About this episode
On this episode of The James Bond A-Z Podcast hosts Tom Butler, Brendan Duffy, and Tom Wheatley are joined by Alan J. Porter of The James Bond Lexicon to take a look at the character of Felix Leiter. The character of Felix Leiter is integral to the story of Bond and originates in Ian Fleming's 007 novels. James Bond’s trusted ally has appeared in 10 of the 25 official 007 films so far, played by seven different actors. He's also appeared in 'Never Say Never Again' and countless James Bond stories in comic, book, and cartoon form. This episode takes a look at every incarnation to date and covers portrayals by Jack Lord, Cec Linder, Rick Van Nutter, Norman Burton, David Hedison, Bernie Casey, John Terry, and Jeffrey Wright. Alan also sheds light on the early TV version of Leiter, plus recommends the best alternate versions of the character to date. Visit The James Bond Lexicon . Follow The James Bond Lexicon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BondLexicon Follow Alan on Twitter: twitter.com/alanjporter The James Bond Lexicon is on sale now . Find us on Twitter: twitter.com/jamesbondatoz Find us on Instagram: instagram.com/jamesbondatoz Email us on: podcast@jamesbondatoz.co.uk Buy us a coffee: ko-fi.com/jamesbondatoz Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy