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UPI
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- UPI
Heritage sets James Bond memorabilia auction for June 13
1 of 4 | Heritage Auctions announced a collection of James Bond items will go under the hammer June 13, including memorabilia from the eras of every Bond actor, including Daniel Craig. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo May 29 (UPI) -- Heritage Auctions announced an upcoming auction of James Bond memorabilia spanning the character's entire history, both literary and cinematic. The Dallas-based auction house said the June 13 auction will feature items related to both Bond author Ian Fleming and the film franchise that his novels spawned. The items, billed as "one of the most impressive collections of Bond memorabilia ever assembled," includes signed merchandise, posters and rare props from every Bond era and featuring every actor to play the character -- Sean Connery, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan and Daniel Craig. Fleming-related items in the auction include the author's PAN Award, a 1958 copy of Diamonds Are Forever and a signed first edition of On Her Majesty's Secret Service. Other items include an Aston Martin promotional British Double Crown from 1965's Thunderball, a rocket prop from 1987's The Living Daylights, a cast-signed international one-sheet from 1979's Moonraker and a clapperboard used in the production of 2002's Die Another Day. "With the franchise entering a new era, there's never been a more exciting time to revisit Bond's legacy," said Alastair McCrea, Heritage's London-based director of entertainment. "These items aren't just memorabilia -- they're milestones in one of cinema's most enduring sagas."
Daily Record
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Joanna Lumley says she's 'running out of time' and 'doesn't want to waste a minute'
Absolutely Fabulous star Dame Joanna Lumley has opened up about how she is feeling as she gets older and celebrated her 79th birthday on May 1. Dame Joanna Lumley has offered a touching insight into her thoughts on ageing as she celebrated her 79th birthday. The acclaimed actress, known for her roles from a Bond girl in the '60s to the iconic Patsy Stone in Absolutely Fabulous, and soon to be seen in Netflix's Wednesday season two, spoke candidly about her sense of mortality. On her special day, May 1, Dame Joanna reflected on life during a conversation with Vernon Kay on BBC Radio 2. "As you nearly the top of the hill, you suddenly think, 'Gosh, there's not all that much time left,'" she said. She mused about the inevitability of her own passing: "My time must be coming quite soon, and I don't want to have wasted a minute of being on this beautiful planet. I used to panic when I was young, but as I've got older, I've started to live day to day. With age, you work out what matters. I always knew that good stuff would come along when I was older." Lumley also imparted some wisdom on embracing one's years: "When I was 18, I longed to be 30. When I was 30, I longed to be 50. We mustn't be led into thinking getting old is bad. Growing old is good." In a candid chat with Vernon, Dame Joanna opened up about the unique challenges of living with prosopagnosia, a disorder which makes it difficult to recognise even the faces of people she knows well. She light-heartedly said that her tactic is to 'kiss everybody' as she's often unsure of their identity, reports the Mirror. Last week, she shared details about a peculiar condition she suffers from, explaining: "I've got this weird thing with faces, I've got face blindness. It's called Prosopagnosia." Joanna laid out her strategy for handling social situations, noting: "I have to know who people are, I have to know in advance. I always say 'please tell me who's going to be there' then I can match the name to the thing. It's not about meeting many people, it's completely different. It's followed me and I never knew what it was. I'd try a test. I'd look at somebody and then I would shut my eyes and see if I could see their face in my head. And I couldn't." Additionally, Joanna has been open about her habit of smoking, with daily consumption varying wildly from one to an astonishing 40 cigarettes. In typical fashion, she quipped that smoking seems to enhance her vigour, claiming: "I am unbelievably fit," and arguing that "Despite, or probably because of smoking, I am never ill. I have these extraordinary procedures." The iconic British actress had humble beginnings before she found fame. Initially rejected from drama school, she turned to modelling in London during the vibrant Swinging Sixties. She then ventured into acting with minor roles, including a part in the 1969 James Bond film, On Her Majesty's Secret Service. However, her career truly took off when she landed the role of Purdey in The New Avengers. Despite her successful career, Joanna has no plans to retire. Speaking at the SANDS International Film Festival recently, she assured fans that she would continue acting as long as she could speak. Reflecting on her early ambitions, she said: "When I told my school that I wanted to go into acting, they said the only roles available for me in film would be as a continuity or makeup girl," She added: "In the past, women like me would have been sidelined at 38, but now there are leading roles for people in their 50s and significant parts for those in their 70s." Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
Sky News AU
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Sky News AU
'Live day to day:' Dame Joanna Lumley, 79, says she doesn't have 'much time left' in emotional interview moment
Beloved British actress, comedian and presenter Dame Joanna Lumley has opened up about her mortality in a revealing new interview. The Absolutely Fabulous star, who celebrated her 79th birthday on May 1, made the emotional comments during a chat with Vernon Kay on BBC Radio 2. "As you nearly (reach) the top of the hill, you suddenly think, 'Gosh, there's not all that much time left'," she said. "My time must be coming quite soon, and I don't want to have wasted a minute of being on this beautiful planet. "I used to panic when I was young, but as I've got older, I've started to live day to day." She also opened up about her personal health battles, particularly living with prosopagnosia, which is a disorder that makes her unable to recognise faces that she has seen before, even with family and close friends. "I've got this weird thing with faces, I've got a face blindness. It's called Prosopagnosia, which means I can't tell people from faces," she said. "So unless I know who they are, I don't know who they are." Lumley admitted that the condition has led to many awkward, and often hilarious- encounters. "I've been at parties where I've literally said 'do you want another glass of wine?' Gone off, got the glass of wine, come back and I don't know who I've been talking to … their face hasn't registered. Isn't that weird? "Sometimes I don't know whether I've seen that person that day or whether I should've seen them." She added: "I kiss so many strangers, they go, 'Get off!' And I go 'Look, do I know you? Was I married to you? Who are you?' I literally don't know!" Born in 1946 in Srinagar, India, to British parents, Lumley launched her career as a model and later found fame at 23 as a Bond girl in On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969). She went on to enjoy a celebrated career in both comedy and drama, playing iconic roles including a secret agent in The New Avengers, the eccentric Patsy Stone in Absolutely Fabulous, and more recently, a snooty grandmother in Motherland and Amandaland. She has also joined the cast of Netflix's hit series Wednesday, playing Grandmama Addams in the upcoming second season. Off screen, Lumley has fronted numerous award-winning travel documentaries and has been widely praised for her humanitarian work. She was made a Dame (DBE) in the 2022 New Year Honours for services to drama, entertainment and charity. At the time, she described the recognition as a "fabulous" and "incredibly charming" moment in her life.
The Irish Sun
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
BBC comedy legend, 79, reveals she doesn't have ‘much time left' as she makes candid confession about ageing
A BBC comedy legend has revealed that she doesn't have 'much time left' as she makes a candid confession about ageing. The star has been front and centre of major projects at the publicly funded corporation for six decades. Advertisement 9 Dame Joanna Lumley made a candid confession about her age Credit: Getty 9 The legendary TV icon celebrated her 79th birthday last week Credit: Getty 9 She is known for her long-running partnership with Jennifer Saunders (right) Credit: PA Dame She celebrated her birthday on May 1 and she made a candid confession about how she feels about her mortality. She told Vernon Kay on his Radio 2 show: "As you nearly the top of the hill, you suddenly think, "Gosh, there's not all that much time left." "My time must be coming quite soon, and I don't want to have wasted a minute of being on this beautiful planet. I used to panic when I was young, but as I've got older, I've started to live day to day. Advertisement READ MORE ON JOANNA LUMLEY "With age, you work out what matters. I always knew that good stuff would come along when I was older. "When I was 18, I longed to be 30. When I was 30, I longed to be 50. We mustn't be led into thinking getting old is bad. Growing old is good." Dame Joanna rose to prominence when she played a Bond girl in the 1969 flick, On Her Majesty's Secret Service. In the 70's she was known for playing the role of a spy named Purdey in The New Avengers . Advertisement Most read in Showbiz Two decades later, she won critical acclaim and a global fanbase for her role as drunken fashion mogul Patsy Stone in Absolutely Fabulous. Recent projects have included a high-profile cameo in the Wolf Of Wall Street and starring alongside Michelle Keegan in Harlan Coben's Fool Me Once. Watch as Amelia Dimoldenberg teaches Dame Joanna Lumley how to be 'down with the kids' The British national treasure is also set to appear in the highly-anticipated second installment of the hit Netflix smash-hit series, Wednesday. Dame Joanna also spoke to the former I'm A Celebrity finalist about her health struggles that she's faced over the years. Advertisement She opened up about living with prosopagnosia, which is a disorder that makes her unable to recognise faces that she has seen before, even with family and close friends. The famous actress previously joked that she greets 'everybody' with kisses because she cannot tell exactly who she actually knows. My time must be coming quite soon, and I don't want to have wasted a minute of being on this beautiful planet Dame Joanna Lumley BBC Radio 2 Last week she said: "I've got this weird thing with faces, I've got a face blindness. It's called Prosopagnosia." "I have to know who people are, I have to know in advance. I always say 'please tell me who's going to be there' then I can match the name to the thing. Advertisement She added: "I mean, lots of people say "oh but you meet so many people", but it's not to do with that, it's completely different." "It's followed me and I never knew what it was. I'd try a test. I'd look at somebody and then I would shut my eyes and see if I could see their face in my head. And I couldn't." And just like her character in Ab Fab, Joanna admits that she loves smoking and she will puff on anything between one cigarette and 40 every day. The star joked: "I am unbelievably fit. Despite, or probably because of smoking, I am never ill. I have these extraordinary procedures." Advertisement 9 The star has had many notable roles in recent years working with huge directors and for global streaming giants Credit: Getty 9 For ITV she has fronted a number of fascinating documentary series Credit: ITV 9 She rose to fame in the 1960's playing a Bond Girl and she starred in the 70's spy series, The New Avengers Credit: Alamy 9 She then grew a cult following playing Patsy Stone in Ab Fab Credit: Alamy Advertisement 9 Fans loved her iconic character who was a chain smoking drunken fashion mogul Credit: Alamy 9 The sitcom spawned five series, multiple specials and even a worldwide movie that grossed nearly £40 million Credit: Alamy
Scottish Sun
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
BBC comedy legend, 79, reveals she doesn't have ‘much time left' as she makes candid confession about ageing
She was one of the main stars for a legendary sitcom in the 90's STONE COLD BBC comedy legend, 79, reveals she doesn't have 'much time left' as she makes candid confession about ageing Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A BBC comedy legend has revealed that she doesn't have 'much time left' as she makes a candid confession about ageing. The star has been front and centre of major projects at the publicly funded corporation for six decades. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 9 Dame Joanna Lumley made a candid confession about her age Credit: Getty 9 The legendary TV icon celebrated her 79th birthday last week Credit: Getty 9 She is known for her long-running partnership with Jennifer Saunders (right) Credit: PA Dame Joanna Lumley, 79, has had a varied career in showbiz and is known for a variety of huge productions. She celebrated her birthday on May 1 and she made a candid confession about how she feels about her mortality. She told Vernon Kay on his Radio 2 show: "As you nearly the top of the hill, you suddenly think, "Gosh, there's not all that much time left." "My time must be coming quite soon, and I don't want to have wasted a minute of being on this beautiful planet. I used to panic when I was young, but as I've got older, I've started to live day to day. "With age, you work out what matters. I always knew that good stuff would come along when I was older. "When I was 18, I longed to be 30. When I was 30, I longed to be 50. We mustn't be led into thinking getting old is bad. Growing old is good." Dame Joanna rose to prominence when she played a Bond girl in the 1969 flick, On Her Majesty's Secret Service. In the 70's she was known for playing the role of a spy named Purdey in The New Avengers. Two decades later, she won critical acclaim and a global fanbase for her role as drunken fashion mogul Patsy Stone in Absolutely Fabulous. Recent projects have included a high-profile cameo in the Wolf Of Wall Street and starring alongside Michelle Keegan in Harlan Coben's Fool Me Once. Watch as Amelia Dimoldenberg teaches Dame Joanna Lumley how to be 'down with the kids' The British national treasure is also set to appear in the highly-anticipated second installment of the hit Netflix smash-hit series, Wednesday. Dame Joanna also spoke to the former I'm A Celebrity finalist about her health struggles that she's faced over the years. She opened up about living with prosopagnosia, which is a disorder that makes her unable to recognise faces that she has seen before, even with family and close friends. The famous actress previously joked that she greets 'everybody' with kisses because she cannot tell exactly who she actually knows. My time must be coming quite soon, and I don't want to have wasted a minute of being on this beautiful planet Dame Joanna Lumley Last week she said: "I've got this weird thing with faces, I've got a face blindness. It's called Prosopagnosia." "I have to know who people are, I have to know in advance. I always say 'please tell me who's going to be there' then I can match the name to the thing. She added: "I mean, lots of people say "oh but you meet so many people", but it's not to do with that, it's completely different." "It's followed me and I never knew what it was. I'd try a test. I'd look at somebody and then I would shut my eyes and see if I could see their face in my head. And I couldn't." And just like her character in Ab Fab, Joanna admits that she loves smoking and she will puff on anything between one cigarette and 40 every day. The star joked: "I am unbelievably fit. Despite, or probably because of smoking, I am never ill. I have these extraordinary procedures." 9 The star has had many notable roles in recent years working with huge directors and for global streaming giants Credit: Getty 9 For ITV she has fronted a number of fascinating documentary series Credit: ITV 9 She rose to fame in the 1960's playing a Bond Girl and she starred in the 70's spy series, The New Avengers Credit: Alamy 9 She then grew a cult following playing Patsy Stone in Ab Fab Credit: Alamy 9 Fans loved her iconic character who was a chain smoking drunken fashion mogul Credit: Alamy
