BBC Radio 4 - James Bond Radio Drama, Moonraker

Ian Fleming

(4.7 stars; 27 reviews)

It's 1954, Winston Churchill sends Bond undercover to protect Moonraker against possible treachery. Can the launch go ahead? Martin Jarvis directs Toby Stephens and a stellar cast in this surprisingly up-to-date, all-star guided missile drama. It's 1954 and British patriot Sir Hugo Drax (Samuel West) has built an atomic rocket, Moonraker, vital to Britain's defences. It's ready for a trial launch. But after a double-murder, James Bond (Toby Stephens) goes undercover at Moonraker's secret base. He and agent Gala Brand (Katherine Kingsley) discover possible treachery. Can they prevent a catastrophe? Archie Scottney's compelling dramatization of Ian Fleming's novel is Jarvis and Ayres' seventh Bond on Radio 4. Janie Dee, John Standing and Julian Sands return as Moneypenny, M and Q. Jared Harris is Head of Special Branch, Patricia Hodge a hearty missile expert, Ian Ogilvy a BBC man, and Nigel Anthony is a Peter Lorre-inspired Krebs. Sound design: Mark Holden Specially composed music: Mark Holden and Mike Lopez Producer: Rosalind Ayres Director: Martin Jarvis A Jarvis and Ayres production for BBC Radio 4. DISCLAIMER: I do not own the rights to this radio drama. All rights go to BBC Radio 4 and all its contributors. ENJOY!

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.