THE TOP TEN

THE SPY WHO LOVED ME (1977) Neil: “Rog’s favourite of his own Bonds is ours too, which seems like a fitting tribute to the man. It’s easily Moore’s best; he even does some acting in it. Alan Partridge will be thrilled about this.”

GOLDFINGER (1964)

Ian: “Goldfinger is the best of Bond: villain, Bond woman, henchman, car, and in Connery the right balance of power and panache.”

LICENCE TO KILL (1989)

Chris: “Much-maligned upon release, my boy Tim’s finest hour came close to taking the top spot. Hard-edged but with humour, it’s ace.”

GOLDENEYE (1995)

John: “A resuscitation of 007 after five years of inactive service, with a climax that is up there with the classic films of the franchise.”

CASINO ROYALE (2006)

Chris: “Introduced Daniel Craig’s batteringram Bond, but I favour the quieter moments: consoling Vesper, and the epic poker game.”

YOU ONLY LIVE TWICE (1967) Neil: “Japan looks great, but everything in this is a weak facsimile of previous Bonds’ ingredients. Wouldn’t even make my Top 20.”

THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS (1987)

Neil: “Team Tim should be delighted that both his Bonds made the Top 10, and rightly so. Ian Fleming would have been proud of them.”

ON HER MAJESTY’S SECRET SERVICE (1969) John: “Thrilling stunts, a poignant love story, and Lazenby brings real gravitas at the end.”

LIVE AND LET DIE (1973)

Ian: “Roger Moore’s debut is problematic but offers snakes, crocodiles, flying speedboats and a killer Paul Mccartney theme tune.”

FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE (1963) Chris: “The second Connery has memorable villains (Rosa Klebb), Sean on fine form, and a train fight that still hasn’t been beaten.”