Bond, James Bond. For more than 50 years the name has been seared into the popular consciousness, and if (I stress if) the recent rumours prove true, we may have reached that point when conversations about Bond go into overdrive: with the casting of a new actor in the role.

The purpose of this article isn't really to speculate on where the series should go from here, but if you'll indulge me for a moment: personally, I think it's definitely time for Daniel Craig to move on. Credit where it's due, he's been a revelation, and come what may he's got two of the best ever Bond movies under his belt.

But even ignoring what Craig's said in interviews (that "I'd rather slash my wrists" remark is never going away), one need only watch his performance in Spectre to see how utterly bored he is of the role. To keep on a lead actor who no longer has any interest in playing the part would, I think, be a terrible mistake.

But of course - the Bond series has made its fair share of creative mistakes. Inevitably, after 24 films, there are innumerable moments from the 007 archives which leave us wondering what the filmmakers were thinking.

Let's not forget, a level of knowing silliness has always been key to Bond's appeal. But at times, Bond has just got a bit too silly; and worse yet, some of the silliest moments were meant to be serious...

