The Book Club episode 35 examines Ian Fleming's 1959 novel Goldfinger through the lens of 1950s Britain. Hosts Dominic Sandbrook (a historian) and Tabitha Syrett explore three central questions: why James Bond resonated with post-war British audiences, whether the novel has aged poorly, and the real-world inspiration…
Worth it if you're a James Bond enthusiast, 1950s history buff, or enjoy literary analysis grounded in historical context.