There are few fictional characters quite as iconic as James Bond, and we have legendary author Ian Fleming to thank for the creation of the super spy. Now, we have a new documentary that offers never-before-seen insight into the writer and his experience of crafting the Bond novels. You can watch "Ian Fleming and The Curse of James Bond" online from anywhere with a VPN . 'Ian Fleming and The Curse of James Bond' release date and time "Ian Fleming and The Curse of James Bond" premieres on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 9 p.m. BST on Sky Arts HD. • U.K. — Sky Arts • U.S. & AUS — N/A • Watch anywhere — try NordVPN 100% risk free Fleming published 15 Bond novels during his writing career, drawing on his own experiences serving in the Second World War to build a complex, compelling character and putting him into enthralling, dangerous situations for our entertainment.…