August 23rd, 2017
by David Leigh
For the first time ever, MI6 Confidential magazine is releasing a double issue to pay tribute to Sir Roger Moore’s tenure as 007. Sir Roger was not only a fine 007, he was a true gentleman, humanitarian, and raconteur. His unique brand of charm, wit, and style permeated everything he did and his self-effacing, humble attitude was […]
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June 12th, 2017
by David Leigh
MI6 Confidential have announced that their next two issues are to be dedicated to the memory of Sir Roger Moore, who died last month at the age of 89. The magazine’s publishing schedule has been changed, with the planned next issue moved to later in the year. The email, sent by editor Hugh Maddocks, is […]
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June 8th, 2017
by David Leigh
In a new book due to be published in September the late, great Sir Roger Moore reflects on life and aging. Delivered, along with his own hand-drawn sketches, to his publisher mere days before he passed away, in À Bientôt, Roger looks back on his life – and gives it his trademark sideways glance, too. […]
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May 29th, 2017
by David Leigh
Following his death last week the hosts of James Bond Radio decided to suspend usual programming and produce a show dedicated to Sir Roger Moore. Announcement from James Bond Radio: Our Tribute to the late, great SIR ROGER MOORE! Sir Roger Moore sadly passed away aged 89 on May 23rd 2017. As the ever popular, ever charming […]
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May 26th, 2017
by David Leigh
A series of special charity screenings in aid of UNICEF starts on 31st May in memory of Sir Roger Moore. Two of Moore’s Bond films will be screened at Odeon Cinemas in the UK, AMC Theatres in the US and Hoyts in Australia and New Zealand from 31st May 2017 with additional locations announced soon. Eon […]
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May 24th, 2017
by David Leigh
It was one hot Saturday afternoon in August 1975 when I got my first taste of James Bond on the big screen. The Man With The Golden Gun had been released in December the previous year, but this was my first opportunity to see it. Hard as it is to imagine today, it took months […]
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May 23rd, 2017
by Q-branch staff
The family of Sir Roger Moore today announced that the much loved actor has died from cancer at the age of 89. Roger Moore was born on the 14th of October 1927 in the city of Stockwell London to Lillian and George Moore, a policeman. After completing his education at Dr Challoner’s Grammar School, he moved […]
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October 14th, 2015
by Tim Mottershead
With Roger Moore’s new tour about to kick off on Sunday, Tim Mottorshead provides his thoughts on Moore’s previous tour. Photo: Sir Roger Moore in 1973 by Allan Warren. Licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0. When I first heard of Sir Roger Moore’s tour, my initial thought (will he be coming to a venue nearby?) was quickly […]
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October 13th, 2015
by David Leigh
A modified Rolex Submariner worn by Roger Moore in Live And Let Die is to be auctioned in Geneva by Phillips on 7th and 8th November. Photo: Phillips Auctioneers. The watch is a 1972 Rolex Submariner 5513 in stainless steel modified by art director Syd Cain to include a buzzsaw bezel. With an estimate of CHF 150,000 […]
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May 19th, 2015
by Andrew McNess
Its high-speed vehicle of choice is an airship. Its breaks between the action “hits” run a little longer than we’re generally accustomed. Its woman of choice is decidedly out of her depth in this espionage world. So, it would seem, is our seasoned James Bond, as the crazed villain of the piece helpfully reminds us. […]
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