1977: ROGER MOORE on The Spy Who Loved Me | Ask Aspel | Classic Celebrity Interview | BBC Archive

Roger Moore answers questions from viewers and host Michael Aspel about his latest role in The Spy Who Loved Me, the debonair actor's third outing as super spy James Bond.

Is the submersible Lotus Esprit really waterproof? Does he aspire to direct more in future? Does he do his own stunts? How big is Richard Kiel, and what metal were Jaws' teeth made out of? Who would win in a fight, James Bond or The Saint?

Originally broadcast 21 September, 1977.

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[oddballssherman]

3 years in the army, 9 years in Hollywood during the golden age, 10 years making Ivanhoe and The Saint then 12 years being James Bond. How do you top that lot, 30 years as UNICEF ambassador. Sir Roger, you were a legend

[jagreb]

The fact that he could play James Bond and yet still be such a humble, polite gentleman is such a wonderful testament to Roger's character. Wish he was still with us.

[robg]

Roger Moore was a true gentleman in every way.

[calvindyson]

Such an effortlessly charming, totally affable gentleman. One of a kind!

[colinfrance]

When he died the stories emerged about Roger. Every one with no exception featured him being kind, funny, charming or all three. A real gentleman and nice guy.

[brendus]

What I love bout Roger Moore is that he is self deprecating. Marvellous and entertaining and intelligent.

[bodie]

That voice, amazing, the best Bond ever. RIP Sir Roger Moore, sadly missed

[johnbattalgazi]

Rog was a real specimen. Tall, even featured, humble and suave. He was my Bond by default because of my age so obviously my favourite.

[eamonnevans]

My favorite actor as a boy. I grew up with Moore's Bond and was utterly obsessed with it. RIP Sir Roger.

[maxheadroom]

I met him outside theatre in Belfast very genuine man and gentleman and spends time with his fans as the song says .. nobody does it better .. rip what a legacy he's left

[JohnnyBeane]

"The Spy Who Loved Me" is one of my favorite 007 films. Roger Moore has always been my favorite.

[pro]

Just googled the definition of gentleman and it comes up with Sir Roger Moore.

[davidwaterhouse]

Absolute British Legend! Suave and Sophisticated, but very 'self depreciating ' always laughing at himself ! I Loved him! RIP Roger Moore! dx

[Brimstoneandfire]

Roger remains one of my very favourite Bonds.

[outpost]

Roger was as hard as nails. Numerous actors commented that Roger was built like a brick. Phenomenal actor and a brilliant human being.

[skylined]

This is golden stuff. Roger was so gracious, cartoonishly confident yet comically self-effacing, a lovely man.

He must have been a favourite to interview.

It's uncanny how similar Michael and Roger sound, too!

[perseus]

Sir Rog will always be my James Bond . But his personal style, manner, bearing and humor also made him a role model to emulate . I always say that he deserved a percentage of the sales for every Blazer jacket I've bought in my life.

[jupiterfive]

A great bloke who I’m sure we all miss terribly. Only one Roger.

[gmc]

Best Bond ever. Loved his tongue-in-cheek humour and facial expressions.

[secretagentbloke]

The first 007 film I saw at the cinema was The Spy Who Loved Me, I still yearn for a white Lotus Esprit 🙏🏻
RIP Sir Roger