Keeping the British End Up! The Bond Vivant & The British James Bond Fan Club Gala on HMS Belfast

[@rog9601]

I cannot think of any TV or film series that celebrates like the Bond films do. No matter how long ago or how big or small the part, it is celebrated. I was able to meet and speak with Lynn-Holly Johnson (Bibi Dahl from For Your Eyes Only) for a few minutes during intermission at a Bond concert a few years ago, she had not changed at all since 1981. What a beautiful woman. I could not resist, but I told her if she'd put her clothes on that I'd buy her an ice cream. We both laughed and it was a great encounter with her. I cannot match you Blair, as you've met so many, but that was my Bond moment.

[@thebondvivant8030]

I met her at the same concert (if it was the Sounds of 007 at The Albert Hall one!), and she was utterly charming. I said that she was a legend, and her daughter, who was standing nearby, screamed out to her friends, "You see- you are a legend!". She still has it!

[@BondUpNorth]

As always, great video. Your PTS scenes are great fun

[@thebondvivant8030]

Many thanks! Always a giggle to make them! Glad you approve!

[@suem3980]

Well done...a lot of hard work obviously went into this and I thoroughly enjoyed it!

[@thebondvivant8030]

Many thanks, Sue! As always, the films that we make are a labour of love! I'm so glad that you appreciated and enjoyed it!

[@JC-ip6lh]

Exellent!

[@thebondvivant8030]

Many thanks, JC! Do check out our other videos, if you haven\t already!

[@JC-ip6lh]

I have been. Yours is the best 007 channel hands down! As a stuntman in film myself, I would love to meet Paul Weston. @@thebondvivant8030

[@matthewwhitney1693]

Love it, love it, love it, brilliant PTS thanks guys for the quality entertainment and how many times has poor jack been killed.

[@thebondvivant8030]

Ha ha ha! But he always lives to die another day!

[@hopgood007]

Hi Blair - you absolutely smershed this one out of the park (see what I did there?). Loved the PTS and once again your interviewing style is so humble and honest, each guest treated with respect & dignity. I could listen to that Paul Weston interview all day. Thankyou so much for another fantastic video.

[@thebondvivant8030]

Hey hey! Thanks so much for the vote of confidence! It's always great to hear that you're doing something that folks enjoy watching. And Paul Weston- what a true gent!

[@yestoadventure007]

Great video! That Paul Weston interview was brilliant and an episode in and of itself! Cheers also to Phil Dewhurst for creating such a wonderful event, club and charity!

[@thebondvivant8030]

Paul was such a gracious and warm like to chat to. I had no idea of his backstory. That guy has LIVED! I could easily have chatted for hours more with him. Maybe I'll try and arrange a full interview with him at a later date.

[@CPProductions2022]

Awesome production value on your intro! Fantastic stuff and great interviews

[@thebondvivant8030]

Thanks so much! They are a labour of love! Glad that you enjoyed it

[@GosseDrent]

Great video! Thank you so much for covering everything!

[@thebondvivant8030]

Thanks so much for your support! It was a fantastic night.

[@frankb821]

Love Love Love the opening...such great production values and editing! Highly entertaining video, man! Oh to be at that party! Unbelievable interview...Paul Weston is a legend! Top Secret is one of my all time favs...Croissant!!!

[@thebondvivant8030]

Thanks so much! As always, Gav and I spend waaaay too long on the PTS! But I can't help myself. Like little kids, but I think this one, especially, captures the Goldfinger PTS quite well. Boys with toys!

[@ascensionwalkies]

Wonderful, so fun Blair. I loved this, especially the opening. Was that your son that you took down, after scaling the wall? Lol So much love ZsaZsa 💎🌞🐬

[@thebondvivant8030]

Hey hey, Zsa! Glad you were tickled by this. Yup- it is Jack who a unceremoniously punch, and then kick! He is also the waiter offering me a heroin-flavoured banana at the end of the pre-titles bit. As someone else mentioned in the comments, Jack gets killed quite often- suffering for our art! Lots of love from us all xxxx

[@ascensionwalkies]

@@thebondvivant8030 🤣

[@Really007]

Great video! Sorry we didn’t get chance to chat (Tom)

[@thebondvivant8030]

Thanks, Tom! It would be great to have a proper chat at some point in the not too distant!

[@Andrew-jh5uv]

Yes hes baaacckk 👏👏👏☺️

[@thebondvivant8030]

It's been way too long! Life gets in the way, but I'll do my utmost to up the output! But that PTS took almost 7 hours to shoot....

[@Andrew-jh5uv]

@@thebondvivant8030 you will do more than try commander........😉 (joke) that intro was gold👏👏👏

[@thebondvivant8030]

@@Andrew-jh5uv Heh heh heh!

[@Elcamelboot]

Cool Ivory dinner jacket, is it from Ede and Ravencroft?

[@thebondvivant8030]

Actually it is an old Moss Bros one from ages ago! But I think it captures the vibes perfectly!

[@Elcamelboot]

@thebondvivant8030 I agree, it’s a very elegant piece. It would be cool if you can get Brosnan on your show and explain how the Bond sartorial community cherishes his tenure as Bond, I have a feeling he’s not aware of us, lol!

[@thebondvivant8030]

@@Elcamelboot Oh that would be epicly cool! Don't suppose you have his number.....?

[@asdrabkin]

Would love to see you explore Bond and Brioni.

[@thebondvivant8030]

That's a great idea! I'll try and get something lined up.

[@juliandigby314]

Another classic pre title sequence 🍌🐿🤣

[@thebondvivant8030]

Thanks, Julian! Great catching up with you guys on the Belfast!

[@Jukebox_Jim]

Bond Vivant back in action 👌

[@thebondvivant8030]

I'm so tempted to pull a Quantum of Solace, and say that I never left- but I know that our videos have been quite sporadic. My son has been taking his GCSE exams, and I had to be on hand to help out with revision. I'll try to be more prolific over the summer, but cameraman Gav is away for August, so I'll be doubling up as cameraman!

[@Jukebox_Jim]

Apologies if my comment sounded pushy! I was going for a reference to the Goldfinger pre title music. Love your content, there's never any rush and I'm always delighted to see an upload 👍👍

[@thebondvivant8030]

@@Jukebox_Jim No pushiness taken! I just wish that we could produce more content, but trying to coordinate available time with Gav is getting harder! We will be trying to up the ante!

[@johnwalters4792]

I have a license to minge

[@thebondvivant8030]

Lucky you!