The Real Story - Season 1 - Eps 5: James Bond
Bond...James Bond. Is this man of mystery a personification of a real spy or a fantasy spun by author Ian Fleming? Fleming wanted his suave secret agent to be the ultimate spy - but who provided the inspiration? Discover Fleming's wartime service in naval intelligence, and meet two men who could have supplied the basis for Bond's character. Uncover the facts behind the fiction - the people, places and even the gadgets that inspired the iconic spy.
About The Real Story

Title: The Real Story
First Air Date: 2008-08-27
Last Air Date: 2013-07-28
Status: Canceled
Rating: 10/10 (from 1 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 5
Total Episodes: 26
Network: Smithsonian Channel
Genres: Documentary
Production Companies: Unknown
Synopsis
Discover the true stories involving very real people, places and events -- some known to the public, others hidden from it -- that went on to inspire some of Hollywood's biggest hits, most iconic heroes and notorious villains.