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Story by Heather Metherell
IF
YOU like your cocktails shaken, and not stirred, then you'll love the new
James Bond exhibition at the Science Museum. It boasts the largest
collection of memorabilia from 40 years of Bond films, along with the chance
to test your skills of espionage as you become an honorary member of MI6,
and get a taste of life as the world's favourite spy.
The exhibition is set around a series of themed rooms, allowing the visitor
to 'step into' the films. On arrival, you are presented with an 'Agent Card',
which allows access to interactive terminals placed throughout the exhibition,
that test your knowledge of all things 007, and inform you about the work
that goes on behind the scenes.
Before registering and choosing the difficulty level of your mission, a blast
of Shirley Bassey gets you in the mood for a wonderful collection of original
artwork from the title sequences of the films. Then the fun really starts,
with a trip to M's office for your briefing, where you can view the original
Top Secret file from 'Thunderball'.
Perhaps the most exciting, and, no doubt, the most popular part of the exhibition,
however, will be Q's workshop, in the technical section.
Here we are treated to a rare glimpse of the wo