Starring Dominic Cooper, this action-packed
drama tells the real story of Ian Fleming, the man who created
James Bond.
Fleming
Review
London, 1939: Ian Fleming is an irresponsible
playboy living in the shadow of his dead war hero father, his
successful author
brother and his domineering mother. When the Second World War
breaks out, Ian suddenly finds himself with a chance to shine
- to prove his worth - with a job in Naval Intelligence. At first,
Ian is inclined to treat his new job as a big adventure but,
as the shocking consequences and challenges of war become ever
more clear to him, he begins to learn where his real talents
lie. Packed with romance, humour, jeopardy and explosive action
- and set in Britain, France, Germany and Jamaica - this is the
fascinating story of the man whose own life and adventures were
the inspiration for one of the most iconic spies in modern literature
- James Bond
Episode 1
In London, 1938, Ian Fleming is a dissolute playboy, eclipsed
by his dead war hero father and successful brother. Fleming's
domineering mother secures him a job assisting Naval Intelligence's
Admiral John Godfrey. There, Fleming's valuable findings make
it apparent that an imaginative approach could be just what
the war effort requires.
Episode 2
A mischievous Ann invites Fleming to Esmond's birthday party,
and although Fleming has brought Muriel as his date, sexual
chemistry sizzles between them. Meanwhile, France is looking
like it's about to crumble against Nazi forces. Office bound
and desperate to be a man of action, Fleming urgently tries
to persuade Godfrey to send him to France to oversee the destruction
of some secret files.
Episode 3
While training at Camp X, the Americans ask Fleming to write
a blueprint for a Central Intelligence Agency. On his return
to London, Fleming persuades Godfrey to form the 30 Assault
Unit - a group of the toughest soldiers prepared to play dirty,
with Fleming serving as commanding officer. Meanwhile, Fleming
continues his relationship with Ann, but refuses to consider
taking it to the next level.
Episode 4
The war is nearly over, but Fleming is convinced the Nazis are
hiding nuclear plans. Finally, he is granted permission to
go to Germany to attempt to retrieve the plans. Back in London,
celebrations are underway, but the arrival of peace also means
wartime relationships will have to be reassessed. Will Fleming
and Ann finally find a way to be together?
Datastream
Title: Fleming
Format: Region 2 DVD (PAL)
Language: English
Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 1.78:1
Discs: 1
Release Date: 10th March 2014 (UK)
Run Time: 177 minutes
