This week JBR revisits the Fleming v McClory story, courtesy of JBR editor in chief, Michael Kirwan. The Story of Thunderball is a fascinating one, to say the least, but how did it all happen? In today's episode, Michael examines the court cases, the stolen ideas and much more to find out why it all happened. With interviews from Robert Sellers (Author of the 'Battle for Bond'), Sylvan Mason (Daughter of screenwriter, Jack Whittingham) and JBR's own Dan Gale, it's time to delve deep into the story and the characters surrounding Thunderballand its many iterations. This is Operation Thunderball.

Written & Edited by Michael Kirwan