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S17:E15 · Episode 15: Sam Mendes: Licence to Thrill - A Culture Show Special

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Episode 7: The Culture Show at the Edinburgh Festival - Part 1

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Episode 9: The Culture Show at the Edinburgh Festival - Part 3

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Episode 11: J K Rowling - Writing For Grown-Ups: A Culture Show Special

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Episode 15: Sam Mendes: Licence to Thrill - A Culture Show Special

Episode 16: Sam Mendes: Licence to Thrill... Even More - A Culture Show Special

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Episode 30: Danny Boyle: Man of Wonder

Episode 31: Danny Boyle: Man of Wonder - Extended

Episode 32: Sincerely, F Scott Fitzgerald

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Episode 15: Sam Mendes: Licence to Thrill - A Culture Show Special

Season 17 · Episode 15 · Oct 24, 2012

Mark Kermode talks to director Sam Mendes about his latest film, Skyfall - the 23rd outing of the James Bond series. Featuring contributions from Skyfall stars Daniel Craig, Javier Bardem and Dame Judi Dench, this Culture Show Special also reflects on Mendes' prolific career in both film and theatre. From directing Dench in the West End at just 24 years of age, to sweeping the board at the Oscars with his debut movie American Beauty, Mendes has always done things his way. Celebrated for his visual elegance and ability to coax great performances from his actors, the director reveals why he wanted to take on Bond and what surprises lie in store for Skyfall audiences around the world.

The Culture Show

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20041h6.6

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Episode 15: Sam Mendes: Licence to Thrill - A Culture Show Special

Season 17 · Episode 15 · Oct 24, 2012

Mark Kermode talks to director Sam Mendes about his latest film, Skyfall - the 23rd outing of the James Bond series. Featuring contributions from Skyfall stars Daniel Craig, Javier Bardem and Dame Judi Dench, this Culture Show Special also reflects on Mendes' prolific career in both film and theatre. From directing Dench in the West End at just 24 years of age, to sweeping the board at the Oscars with his debut movie American Beauty, Mendes has always done things his way. Celebrated for his visual elegance and ability to coax great performances from his actors, the director reveals why he wanted to take on Bond and what surprises lie in store for Skyfall audiences around the world.