Episodes
Welcome back to the From Tailors With Love podcast, today we’re talking to my new friend James Bond. Yes that’s his real name, if you’ve seen the film The Other Fellow you’ll know who I’m talking about.   I was in Austin, Texas over the weekend. I put the word out I was in town and Matt Bauer the director connected James and I who lives about 40 miles outside of Austin. So he drove over to my hotel, we sat down had a beer in the lobby and we had a quick 10 minute chat which I enjoyed.  No...
Published 01/25/24
Today we’re talking to Matt Spasier, the Space Man, editor of Bond Suits. He is back on the line to rank his best Sean Bonds and I think his list will surprise many of you.  (0-19mins) After that I have some Bond News. (19-23mins) Then after in the HEAT section of the podcast I have part 2 of the North HollyWood ShootOut to play you. (23-33mins) And I’ll round up with some listener mail. ([email protected])  (33mins-37) Bonus content, dreams and news of a London James Bond...
Published 01/18/24
Today we’re talking to Oscar Winning Costume Designer Mark Bridges about his work on Maestro available now on Netflix. But I also ask him if he's ever thought of doing the costumes for a Bond film.  He replied 'It fascinates me it seems like a huge huge undertaking, but obviously it can be done. And I really love British tailoring.'  Followed by some nuggets of Bond News, including me getting told off by Rosamund Pike.  Catch up with all the latest news in the weekly Newsletter.  ...
Published 01/11/24
Welcome back to the From Tailors With Love podcast, today we’re talking to Matt Bauer, producer and director of The Other Fellow, now streaming on ITVX. I announce a new show format, the week that was in the world of Bond 00RoundUp! A new section of the show where I talk about my favourite film HEAT, and the crazy start I had to the New Year wrestling strangers in a Floridian Luxury resort.  1-12min (Matt Bauer)  15-18min (00RoundUp!)  18-26min (Heat Appreciation: Where it all began).  ...
Published 01/04/24
Last podcast of the year.  Thanks to everyone for tuning in, commenting and subscribing.  Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.  I'll be back in the new year with more Newsletter and guests.  https://fromtailorswithlove.co.uk/newsletter If you want to keep a track of me while I'm on my hols you can find me on my personal instagram page.  https://www.instagram.com/brooker_peter/  
Published 12/13/23
Another Event diary. I was kindly invited down to see the latest Capsule collection from Globetrotter that celebrates the latest Octopussy 40th Anniversary.  More information can be found on the Globetrotter Site.  I spoke to store manager Michael, ambassador for No3 Gin Ross about the martinis being served and finish with some inside scoop of what's coming from Globetrotter in the new year.  My weekly newsletter has more updates like this.  https://fromtailorswithlove.co.uk/newsletter  
Published 12/08/23
Recordings from last night's Q&A with Bond author Charlie Higson, followed by a screening of On Her Majesty's Secret Service.  It starts with the bus ride to Shepherd's Bush where I bump into an old friend Aubrey Charles. We discuss his favourite Bond film and Madonna.  Next I speak to Neil Thomas, Rob Smith, Ajay Chowdhury and James Davies as we queue to get our books signed by Charlie.  Afterwards Rob Smith and I chat a little more about the screening, how Charlie Higson stole my...
Published 12/06/23
Hello everyone.  Thought I'd share some further thoughts on Road to a Million and the concept of Reality TV whilst out walking Roger. I also share my reasoning why I've fallen a bit out of love with Bond for the time being.  The audio is a bit windswept apologies, will get the lapel mic out next time and see if that's any better.  I touch also on Bond Fitness and what Arnold Schwarzenegger and Mark Wahlberg have to say about their routines and NY resolutions.  I plug the weekly newsletter...
Published 12/05/23
Today on the show I'm talking to bespoke tailor Chris Kerr. We've had Chris on the show before to talk about Bond, he did the poker game jacket for Le Chiffre of course, he did the suit for Daniel Craig in the sony advert ahead of quantum. I went to see Chris in person for a catch up, I gave him a copy of the non-award winning book from tailors with love, an evolution of menswear through the bond films. So Chris talks mainly about his work on the latest Mission impossible franchise. Its...
Published 11/17/23
In this episode I speak to Deirdre Kelly on her new book Fashioning the Beatles : The Looks that Shook the World. Available now in all good book stores & Amazon.  I'm giving away a free copy on the Newsletter next week. Announced on the 28th SEPT. Subscribe here.  There is also some 00RoundUp!  The latest news from the world of Bond.  Daniel Craig not a ‘traditional handsome’ guy as other Bond actors, says Casino Royale director. James Bond reality TV show seeks contestants for second...
Published 09/22/23
Today on the show I'm talking to James Attfield, Operations Manager at the 007GB Fan Club, about the upcoming Bond event at the Belfry Hotel & Golf Course.  Around 100 Bond nuts are expected to descend in Birmingham over the weekend, and James sheds some light on what to expect.  I also do some 00RoundUp! News from the World of Bond.  If you sign up to the free weekly Newsletter you'll get all the Bond news & interviews delivered straight to your spam box.  ...
Published 09/15/23
In this episode I talk to Matthew Wood, from the Shaken and Stirred fan page about the event they're putting on at Pinewood.  Tickets available here.  We also have some 00RoundUp! News from the world of Bond, there is not a great deal happening as I’m sure you’re aware but I’ll dip into some of the auctions announced this week, and the interview with Jany Temime on the 007 website. I also play a clip from our Lindy Hemming interview back in the day where I get corrected on how to say Jany...
Published 09/08/23
This episode we’ll dip into some of the financing and brands of the Mission Impossible franchise and pair them off with the James Bond franchise and ask why the brands and licensing is so predominant in the Bond films and not the Mission Impossible films. Or are they?  We’ll take a look at the following subjects, Watches, Cars, Tech and Clothes, and finally finish with personal thoughts on the latest dead reckoning film part one. And where it ranks in the series so far. Relative MI: Casio...
Published 09/01/23
This week I'm thinking on what tips would I give on being a Gentleman. Not that I consider myself one, but we all try to better ourselves don't we?  I also touch on some 'negative' comments I've had on the video I posted about the Sir Roger Moore Auction which will be live in October at Bonhams.  Then lastly in the NEWS, I take a look at the Screen Rant article about Bond being the most expensively dressed character in movie history.  PLUGS Don't forget Q the Music Show tickets are still...
Published 08/25/23
Joseph Robson a specialist from the Popular Culture Department at Bonhams talks to me about Sir Roger Moore's Personal Collection at  Bonhams. This one is all about the suits, their provenance and the upcoming auction October 4th. More info on the auction can be found on the Bonhams' website.  More info about me can be found on my blog: https://fromtailorswithlove.co.uk/about From Tailors With Love is not represented, endorsed, sponsored or supported by EON, MGM, Danjaq or any other 3rd...
Published 08/18/23
For episode 250 I explore some of the latest news in the world of James Bond including :  According to NME.COM Damson Idris is the new bookies’ favourite to take over the role of James Bond Despite Being The Best James Bond, Pierce Brosnan Was Fired For a Very Simple Reason – StarteFacts.Com James Bond death: 007 reboot director Martin Campbell on how Bond 26 will make sense after No Time To Die - The Express. From Tailors With Love is not represented, endorsed, sponsored or supported...
Published 08/11/23
For episode 249 of the podcast I join the dots between the world of James Bond & Cricket. From how Ian Fleming sourced the name for his Bond's nemesis Blofeld to the deleted scenes shot at Eton College Cricket stadium in Casino Royale.  Follow me on Instagram & message me there. Leave a review if you're a good egg. & for anything else check out the blog for more articles on cinematic style.  From Tailors With Love is not represented, endorsed, sponsored or supported by EON, MGM,...
Published 08/04/23
On today's show I talk about Things Roger Moore would never have done. I.E Putting your feet up on bulkheads on long haul flights.  Dolph Lundgren (he of A View to a Kill fame) getting married to a 27 year old. My take on the new Orlebar Brown collection.  Pierce Brosnan's latest flick The Out-Fits.  Make sure you check out my Instagram handle where I hang out the most.  https://www.instagram.com/fromtailorswithlove/ You can reach out to me there or via my blog:  ...
Published 07/28/23
In this podcast I play two interviews from my visit to Globetrotter in Burlington Arcade a few weeks earlier.  I spoke to two separate sales assistants Abhi and Louis and they give me the downlow on what the Bond fans are asking for when they come into the shop.  More on the blog..  https://fromtailorswithlove.co.uk/about And Globetrotter is here.  https://www.globe-trotter.com/  
Published 07/21/23
Today I talk to Daniel Verhay about the process of creating content on YouTube on the subject of Costume Design.  Daniel picks individual films and gives a blow by blow account of the films. Something similar to what we do over on our channel only a little more polished.  You should definitely check out his YouTube channel at:  https://www.youtube.com/@Daniel_Verhey And for more information about me go to:  https://fromtailorswithlove.co.uk/about  
Published 07/14/23
In this episode, something slightly different to tailoring & costumes, but I speak to Warren Ringham from Q the Music.  Warren talks about his upcoming concert at the 02.  We also talk about the logistics of putting an event of this magnitude on. What's involved? What's on the rider? etc For more about me follow: https://fromtailorswithlove.co.uk/about For all tickets and information about the band and the concert head to.. https://qthemusicshow.com/
Published 07/07/23
For the first ten minutes I catch up with Matt Spaiser from Bond Suits.  I then do a quick review of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, including my incident at the cinema last night.  After I recap Anastasia's 50th Bday.  The some listener mail.  An update on the missing DB5 and what happened to the CHARTS feature?  https://fromtailorswithlove.co.uk/about And for Matt  https://www.bondsuits.com/    
Published 06/30/23
I Thought I’d do a quick debrief of the Licence to Grill event that Anastasia and I put on last weekend. We had a couple of Bond nuts turn up, Fleming Never Dies, Calvin Dyson, Simon Firth, Views From Mark. I share some thoughts on how to audition Bond and some listener mail about the missing DB5. Get in touch: https://fromtailorswithlove.co.uk/about
Published 06/23/23
No guests on the show this week so I do a quick solo debrief on why it's depressing being a Bond fan right now.  No Bond, no announcements, no film, no production.  Lots of red letters still which I'll get into.  After that I offer some thoughts on Queen and John Deacon and wonder what Brian May would sound like if he walked onto the film set of Darling Buds of May by mistake.  1 - 10.45mins (Where is EON?)  10.45 -18mins (John Deacon & The Darling Buds of Brian May)  Find me over...
Published 06/16/23
Today on the show I am doing a recap of the 40th Anniversary of Octopussy down at Nene Valley Railway. An event hosted and created by On the Tracks of 007, Martijn Mulder.  The event was a reunion of the cast and crew including the movie's director John Glen and Bond girl Kristina Wayborn (Magda) to name but a few.  To breakdown the event I'm joined by author and event organiser Marc Hernandez.  And the other half of Thunderballs, Joe Allen.  Enjoy this one:  1-10 mins (Tom Holland and...
Published 06/09/23