Clive Myrie's Caribbean Adventure

In Jamaica's capital city, Clive learns some Dancehall moves, samples Jamaican-Irish stout punch and learns why so many Olympic sprinters come from this island

In Jamaica's capital city, Clive learns some Dancehall moves, samples Jamaican-Irish stout punch and learns why so many Olympic sprinters come from this island

Clive journeys north, intent on discovering the former home of the renowned novelist Ian Fleming, the creator of the iconic James Bond series. The site in question is the Goldeneye estate, perched on the picturesque Oracabessa Bay, a location that acted as Fleming’s writing sanctuary and where he composed all fourteen of his James Bond books, each one emerging from that very seaside retreat. Even today, the tranquil surroundings of the bay and the historic walls of Goldeneye continue to echo the imagination that gave birth to the legendary spy. Clive’s visit offers a glimpse into the environment that shaped Fleming’s prolific output, highlighting how the serene coastal backdrop contributed to his creative process.

Clive journeys north, intent on discovering the former home of the renowned novelist Ian Fleming, the creator of the iconic James Bond series. The site in question is the Goldeneye estate, perched on the picturesque Oracabessa Bay, a location that acted as Fleming’s writing sanctuary and where he composed all fourteen of his James Bond books, each one emerging from that very seaside retreat. Even today, the tranquil surroundings of the bay and the historic walls of Goldeneye continue to echo the imagination that gave birth to the legendary spy. Clive’s visit offers a glimpse into the environment that shaped Fleming’s prolific output, highlighting how the serene coastal backdrop contributed to his creative process.

In the episode, Clive makes his way to Coronation Market in the heart of Downtown Kingston. While there he experiments with speaking in Jamaican patois, testing his accent and phrasing. After his linguistic trial, he samples a variety of street food available at the market, enjoying the local flavours. Satisfied, he then heads to a nearby reggae club, where he spends the evening immersed in the music and atmosphere. The sequence follows his simple itinerary: market visit, language practice, street‑food tasting, and a night out at a reggae venue, all set against the bustling backdrop of Kingston’s downtown, vibrant scene.

In the episode, Clive makes his way to Coronation Market in the heart of Downtown Kingston. While there he experiments with speaking in Jamaican patois, testing his accent and phrasing. After his linguistic trial, he samples a variety of street food available at the market, enjoying the local flavours. Satisfied, he then heads to a nearby reggae club, where he spends the evening immersed in the music and atmosphere. The sequence follows his simple itinerary: market visit, language practice, street‑food tasting, and a night out at a reggae venue, all set against the bustling backdrop of Kingston’s downtown, vibrant scene.