James Bond: The True Story was a one off documentary that aired on the British TV channel Five on April 23, 2008. The documentary chronciled the life of James Bond creator Ian Fleming and what led him to create his famous spy.

The historical documentary series continues with this look at the real-life story behind James Bond. Author Ian Fleming wanted his suave secret agent to be the ultimate spy - but who provided the inspiration for Bond? This film reveals Fleming's wartime service in naval intelligence and profiles two men who could have supplied the basis for Bond's character: the naval officer Patrick Dalzel-Job, and Fleming's brother, Peter.