| Desmond returns a 17th time to play good old Q,to show off the latest Q Branch technology to an unimpressed Bond. Although he has an assistant (R) who may well be his eventual replacement, the gadget-laden man will still be equipping Bond in his latest adventure. The Gadgets this time include rocket-firing bagpipes and a speedboat that is able to operate in only three inches of water. There was no truth in the |  |
| rumour that Q was retiring, at least for this film anyway. Instead, he is training up a replacement in the form of "R", who may well take over in the Bonds to come. | |
