If anyone fancies a bit of James Bond related news (read: gossip), then I think this is worth a read. It’s just a pretty standard, mainstream film magazine article, although I’m told it’s author is pretty reliable. It does, however, contain two key details which I think are worth highlighting: firstly, those in the know assure us that the next actor to be cast as 007 will be British and male. Given that is broadly in keeping with the character created by Ian Fleming, I find that satisfactorily reassuring. Secondly, we are told that filming for the next Bond film is set to begin in 2027, ready for a release in ’28. Given that doesn’t seem that far off, it feels like I suddenly have something to look forward to.

Needless to say, this is certainly a topic I’ll be returning to: the world seems so dismal right now, we can all do with some James Bond escapism, sooner rather than later.