THE star of seven Bond films is taking to the stage in ­Glasgow to have a chat about his life.

Sir Roger Moore is making a special appearance at the Theatre Royal tomorrow afternoon.

The star, who also featured in classic television series' such as The Saint and The Persuaders, will be in town to appear in An Afternoon With Sir Roger Moore, as part of his UK tour.

The 86-year-old will rewind on his life and times in television and film, talking about the actors he's worked with, from the likes of Tony Curtis to Britt Ekland.

"The main reason I decided to do this tour was to let my wife, who's part Swedish, see the UK," he said.

"So far she hasn't really been able to enjoy the countryside, it's been all rain and puddles, but I am looking forward to bringing her up to Glasgow.

"I used to come up to Glasgow with my then wife Dorothy Squires when she appeared in variety."

He adds, smiling: "And of course, back then Glasgow had a terrible reputation for treating acts badly. I do so hope I won't have to appear on stage with a glass shield around me.

"Then again, you just hope that if people pay to come out and see you, they may like you. But you can never tell."

Sir Roger admits there's another reason why he's decided to tour his life story.

He wants to be close to an audience, an experience which as a film actor you don't get.

The actor didn't join rep theatre as a young man. While at drama college, he was already lined up for leading roles in film and TV.

He said: "Yes, I wanted to play the heavies at times. But no-one ever saw me as a heavy.

"Olivier was a great exponent of that. That's why, when he worked he liked to wear a different nose or a moustache, anything to change his appearance.

"And I would liked to have played the character roles in theatre and on film. But producers didn't think I had any. I was too nice."

Sir Roger has a reputation for being self-deprecating. And it seems a genuine character trait rather than a tactical device to deflect criticism.

But here's a tester; surely it must irritate a little when Sir Sean Connery picks up another Best Bond Ever award, as he did this week?

"Oh God, no!" he said.

"The world got it right. Although I think Daniel Craig is Bond for these times. He looks like a killer."

He adds, grinning: "And he's so athletic. I think he did more stunts in Casino Royale alone than I did in all of my Bond films."

All the signs are Moore's afternoon re-wind on his life will delight.

He's consistently funny and his energy is great, although he can't ski or play tennis anymore. But he can delight in Andy Murray's success.

"I never doubted he'd become a Wimbledon champion," he says in serious voice.

"He has that Scots aggression and determination. And of course he has Sean behind him."

The two knights of the realm haven't been in touch recently.

"But I have been speaking to Michael Caine who's been talking to Sean," he says.

"He says he's fine, although he does have problems with his knees. But don't we all?"

Fun, says Moore, these days comes from watching Eggheads and Strictly Come Dancing. And he admits he's more aware of his own mortality.

"I was thinking recently about Peter Sellers, Peter Finch, Frankie Howerd," he says.

"It got me wondering who's going to turn off the lights when I go."

And of course screen legend Tony Curtis has also passed on. Sir Roger says any reports of fall-outs between he and his Persuaders co-star were greatly exaggerated.

"We just had different ways of going about filming," he reveals.

"I liked to keep to the script."

Does he have career regrets?

"Not really, although I really would have loved to have played Lawrence of Arabia. Or perhaps Albert Finney's character in Skyfall.

"But I really can't complain. I've had a great life, with a gorgeous wife and great kids. And I've had great friends, the likes of Frank Sinatra, Gregory Peck and David Niven, who was wonderful.

"That's why I prefer to stay positive in life."

Are all his friends the types who like to laugh easily?

"Oh, I think so. I don't like to be around miserable people," he says.

"What's the point?"

And it can't have been too difficult to turn up to work in the morning as Bond to be met by some of the most beautiful women in the world, from Maud Adams to Britt Ekland?

"Well, I'm a man. And the blood does flow through my veins," he says, grinning.

l Sir Roger Moore, Theatre Royal Glasgow, tomorrow, 3pm.