whynow Studios’ From Roger Moore, With Love to be screened on BBC 2 on Christmas Day

A new feature-length documentary from whynow Studios, From Roger Moore With Love, will be shown on Christmas Day at 9pm on BBC2. It also has a limited cinema release in selected Everyman and Picturehouse cinemas across the UK from Sunday 15th December.

Made in collaboration with Moore’s estate and family, the film retraces Moore’s rise from a young knitwear model to his iconic breakthrough role as James Bond in the 1970’s. It also features never-before-seen personal archives, letters and home movies, exclusive interviews with his three children – Geoffrey, Deborah and Christian, as well as friends, colleagues and co-stars.

Moore starred in seven James Bond movies, the most of any actor in the official franchise. The documentary will also explore his life as an A-List star, with friends including Dame Joan Collins, Christopher Walken and David Walliams, as well as a Unicef ambassador.

The film is directed by Jack Cocker, executive produced by whynow’s head of content Janet Lee and Gabriel Jagger, and produced by Karen Steyn.

Fremantle’s senior acquisitions manager, international Céire Clark said: “Partnering with whynow Studios, the BBC and the Moore family on From Roger Moore With Love is an incredible opportunity for us at Fremantle. We’re excited to share the fascinating journey of this legendary actor with audiences.

“This documentary honours Roger’s legacy and sheds light on how he revitalised the role of Bond and left an indelible mark on cinema history.”

Janet Lee, executive producer, said: “Whynow Studios is delighted to have had the opportunity to work with the BBC and Fremantle to tell the story of one of Britain’s best loved Bonds. Roger’s style, wit and humility shone through everything he did - people genuinely loved him.

“With one raised eyebrow we tell the story of how Roger Moore the civilian became Roger Moore the superstar both on and off the screen.”

Along with its Christmas Day slot on BBC 2, “From Roger Moore, With Love” will also be shown in selected Picturehouse cinemas on 15th December, and at Everyman cinemas on 15th and 18th December. You can find out locations and timings here: https://lnkd.in/eBEJAvx2