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The near fatal accident left the television personality with a number of serious injuries

After the prime minister quoted Rafiki the mandrill at No 10 staff, here are some of his other references

All they had to do was what no supervillain ever had: End James Bond.

Books owned by The Snow Goose author up for sale this week include Ian Fleming first editions inscribed for his former colleague

Former James Bond star Daniel Craig was chatting to Skyfall co-star Javier Bardem without knowing he had injured his forehead

Last year’s James Bond blockbuster, No Time to Die, is permeated by a sense of closure. For one thing, the ironically titled movie brings closure to Daniel Craig’s portrayal of the famous fictional spy. By having Bond finally forgive his double-agent former lover Vesper Lynd for her betrayal in the…

Other books in the sale include signed copies of other JK Rowling books and late US author Paul Gallico’s library

The Luther actor is now high up the league table of actors likely to replace Daniel Craig and take on the iconic 007 role. Idris has long been a fan favourite to play the part.

Daniel Craig has played James Bond in five films over the last 15 years - though the franchise's latest instalment, No Time to Die, is set to be his final appearance in the role