Guns, girls, gadgets and glamorous locations: these elements, much copied though seldom bettered, are the staple of any Bond movie worth its salt.

But when it comes to exotic locations, the latest 007 offering has a London surprise up its sleeve.

It's not often, for instance, that we can show you Hackney as the heart of the Hollywood film machine.

In the upcoming 'Die Another Day' however part of E8 has miraculously been turned into a...Cuban cigar factory.

"007 goes to a cigar den seeking information," explained Bond star Pierce Brosnan, speaking exclusively to BBC London, "Bond is synonymous with London, England...so it's great fun whenever I'm on location in London."

Another sting in the tale

Brosnan, dressed impeccably in a close-fitting shirt matched with dark slacks, was speaking as 'Die Another Day' wrapped and headed for post-production.

When our Entertainment reporter Amanda Hussain put it to him that she'd heard he was in the frame for a further two Bond movies, Brosnan laughed and said:

"I like that because I never know if they'll invite me back. If it's true, you heard it here first on BBC London...!"

See the full interview here

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