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January 28

"Downton Abbey" rumours. According to Express.co.uk it emerged that producers of "Downton Abbey", popular British TV period drama, want Sir Roger Moore to make a cameo appearance in the third series of the show later this year as a potential love interest for Dame Maggie Smith’s character Violet Crawley. "Sir Roger is considered the perfect choice and his involvement would obviously go down very well with fans of the show," the paper was told. "He would represent an exciting part of Violet’s past. Hopefully Sir Roger will be able to fit it into his schedule."

December 28

Sir Roger Moore in 'For Your Eyes Only' Sir Roger talks to "The Telegraph". "'For Your Eyes Only' was shot in Greece over about four months. We started off in Corfu before moving to the mainland to locations including Kalabaka, in the Thessaly region, where there are monasteries situated on pinnacles. I remember having to do the mountaineering shots wearing those terrible shoes and being absolutely petrified of heights." - Sir Roger Moore reflects on the making of "For Your Eyes Only" in a brief but candid interview for "The Telegraph". This year marks the 30th anniversary of the film. Read more..

December 10

'A Princess for Christmas' "A Princess for Christmas" premieres on TV and DVD. Sir Roger Moore's latest film, "A Princess for Christmas" (previously titled "Christmas at Castlebury Hall"), a beautifully photographed modern day fairy tale, is currently showing worldwide. It premiered as announced on December 3 on Hallmark Channel in USA and its French broadcast date is slated for December 22. In the UK it had already been available on DVD since November 21 under slightly changed title - "A Christmas Princess". The film is a definite treat for Roger Moore fans as it's his first acting role (not counting numerous voice-roles) since "Boat Trip" back in 2002. Sir Roger plays a central character in the film and one you'll surely find very likeable. You can watch trailer and photos from the film at AceShowbiz.com and of course our own gallery here.

November 26

'The Saint on TV' by Ian Dickerson "The Saint on TV" by Ian Dickerson. The adventures of Simon Templar - The Saint - have thrilled TV audiences around the world for almost fifty years. With a new TV film in development the time has come to discover the real story of The Saint on TV. Ian Dickerson follows the Saint's TV adventures; from 1940s Hollywood through American TV's formative years in the 1950s, to the boom years of the ITC programme factory in the 1960s and the development and production of the 1970s series "Return of the Saint". He takes an in-depth look at why the character faltered in the 1980s and goes on to document the various attempts made to revive the character on TV in subsequent decades. Featuring exclusive interviews with the cast and crew on all of the Saint's TV adventures, correspondence from the Saint's creator Leslie Charteris, and including two complete, previously unpublished scripts, this book is the definitive guide to The Saint on TV. The book can be purchased direct from the publisher at HirstPublishing.com (copies signed by the author) or online, f.e. at Amazon or Waterstones.

If you enjoyed watching "The Saint" on TV, you'll enjoy reading this book.
- Sir Roger Moore

November 25

Captain Beaky & His Band. Sir Roger Mooore is to take part in a festive evening at the Royal Albert Hall on December 11. Captain Beaky & His Band is the cover title of two fantastic albums of poetry by Jeremy Lloyd, set to music by Jim Parker and recited by British celebrities. First released in 1977, a generation of children and parents enjoyed the adventures of Timid Toad, Reckless Rat and many more through radio, tv shows and a West End Musical as well as performances by New York City Ballet. The Royal Albert Hall now presents a festive treat with The Wonderful World of Captain Beaky and His Band. Introduced by Sir Roger Moore, UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, the evening features a host of special celebrity guests recounting these magical poems with musical interludes and performances. All profits from this event will be donated to UNICEF UK. Read more.

November 8

Sir Roger Moore as Sherlock Holmes "Sherlock Holmes in New York" DVD premiere. In October Sir Roger Moore recorded a DVD commentary for "Sherlock Holmes in New York", an NBC mystery drama starring Moore as Sherlock Holmes. The film, originally broadcast in October 1976, features Moore in one of his lesser known yet exquisite film roles. It was directed by an acclaimed American TV director, Boris Sagal, and co-stars Patrick Macnee as Doctor Watson, Charlotte Rampling as Irene Adler and John Huston as Moriarty. It is the first time the film will be released on DVD. The forthcoming edition of "Sherlock Holmes in New York" is, however, produced for Australian market, but it will hopefully be available through various internet stores.

November 5

Sir Roger Moore Moore praises Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Sir Roger Moore was in Copenhagen this week and attended a reception with Kate and William and Denmark's Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary after they toured the organisation's emergency supply centre. During the reception Sir Roger has praised the "passionate" Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. "We just discussed what they had seen and what their thoughts were and how glad they were that they came to support this extraordinary appeal", said Moore. "They are both very interested in east Africa, they were engaged in Kenya, it's so close to their hearts", continued the actor, for whom the crisis in east Africa is a specially important issue. "It was just reiterating their passion for this cause and I think it must be a passion otherwise the royals wouldn't just give up a day of their very busy lives and the high demands there are on them for attending all sorts of functions and that's apart from the RAF duties of the duke." Read more at The Daily Mirror.

October 31

"Cinema Sex Sirens". "Cinema Sex Sirens" by Cinema Retro publishers Dave Worrall and Lee Pfeiffer and with a foreword by Sir Roger Moore, is now shipping in the UK and Europe. The book is an exuberant celebration of the female stars of the Sixties and Seventies. It was the last great era of the cinematic sex siren – a time when massive cultural changes produced an unprecedented relaxation of censorship and yet old-fashioned Hollywood glamour still held sway. The authors, Dave Worrall and Lee Pfeiffer, present a luminous collection of idealised women whilst at the same time offering a fascinating insight into the movies’ depiction of female sexuality. From international icons like Brigitte Bardot, Helen Mirren, Sophia Loren, Natalie Wood, Ann-Margret, Raquel Welch and Jane Fonda to less celebrated sirens of British and European cinema, such as Susan George, Ingrid Pitt, Sylva Koscina and Britt Ekland.

October 24

Sue Lloyd and Roger Moore in 'Luella' Sue Lloyd (1939-2011). Sue Lloyd, known to audiences mainly through her long-lasting association with television (especially as Barbara Brady in "Crossroads"), first came to prominence after playing opposite Michael Caine in "The Ipcress File" in 1965. Her best remembered roles were, however, on the small screen. In 1960s she appeared in a number of top TV series, such as "The Baron", "The Avengers", "Gideon's Way", and "The Saint", where she debuted in a title role in the episode "Luella" (1964), and returned three years later in a full colour story of an "Island of Chance". Her stunning beauty and strong-willed characters she had played made her one of the most memorable leading ladies in "The Saint" series. In 1971 Sue Lloyd renewed her working partnership with Moore by appearing in "The Persuaders!", in episode "Take Seven". In April 2010 she was among friends and colleagues paying tibute the late Robert S. Baker, producer of "The Saint" and "The Persuaders!" (click here to watch a brief interview with Sue Lloyd at the event). Her last film role was in a comedy "Beginner's Luck" (2001), where she played opposite Julie Delphy, Steven Berkoff and Christopher Cazenove. Sue Lloyd obituary at The Guardian.

George Baker (1931-2011). George Baker may have been familiar to moviegoers around the world for his supporting roles in "On Her Majesty's Secret Service" (1969) and "The Spy Who Loved Me" (1977), but his talents were worth much more than this. A splendid stage actor, very succesful in both classic and modern repertoire (he played at the Old Vic and with the RSC, he also ran the Regency Theatre for a number of years), he also enjoyed a very prolific career on television. In 1971 he worked with Sir Roger Moore for the first time in "The Persuaders!", in episode "Chain of Events". He then also played in "North Sea Hijack" (1979) alongside Moore, James Mason and Anthony Perkins. Baker's most important TV roles included that of Tiberius in "I, Claudius" (1976) and, more recently, the very famous with British audience inspector Wexford in "Ruth Rendell Mysteries" (1987-2000). George Baker obituary at The Guardian.

October 18

Sir Roger Moore 40 years of "The Persuaders!". On Sep 10, 2011 at Kent House, Knightsbridge, London, an event to mark the 40th anniversary of the hugely popular TV series "The Persuaders!". Just before the event, Sir Roger Moore attended press photo-call with the original restored Aston Martin DBS that he and co-star Tony Curtis had used throughout the TV series in 1970-71. The event was hosted by Barry Norman who interviewed Sir Roger and hosted a Q & A session with the 200+ paying guests. Two of the 24 episodes of the TV series were screened at the event, which was also the launch event for the new Blu-ray high definition DVD boxed set of "The Persuaders!". The DVD/Blue-ray sets and a special anniversary brochure can be purchased at NetworkDVD.net.

October 14

Sir Roger Moore Happy Birthday, Sir Roger! Sir Roger Moore turns 84 today. Congratulations on behalf of the whole website team. As usually, here's a summary of the recent year in the life and work of Sir Roger. On the charity side, Moore played active role in a campaign to help raise awareness and support for vulnerable children, particularly those with disabilities. This issue took him to Kazakhstan where there's estimated 150,000 children with disabilities. In April a new book was announced, provisionally titled "Bond on Bond". The book's release, in September 2012, will coincide with the 50th anniversary of the 007 film series. In the book, Sir Roger will share his thoughts about every aspect of the Bond phenomenon, including personal memories and his thoughts about Bond's gadgets, cars and villains. On the acting front, Sir Roger played the role of Duke of Castlebury in Michael Damian's "A Princess for Christmas", a romantic story filmed in Romania earlier this year and set to premiere on Hallmark at Christmas. The film marks Sir Roger's return to the non voice-only acting role, his first since "Boat Trip". The actor has, however, lent his voice-acting talents to the Clemens brothers for their latest short, "The Lighter", which is also due later this year.

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