Yorkshire Moore

The argument over who was the best James Bond may never be settled – but there can be no doubt who has the biggest head – Sir Roger Moore, in a field near York.
Sir Roger, along with Bond's Aston Martin DB5, has been immortalised in maize at this year's York Maze by farmer Tom Pearcy, who chose the 007 theme in part because of the year – 2007 – and also because it is the 30th anniversary of his favourite Bond film, The Spy Who Loved Me, which starred Sir Roger.

"I've included the Aston Martin DB5 in the maze because it is the most iconic James Bond car and to mark the re-release of Goldfinger in cinemas this year," said Mr Pearcy at yesterday's launch, which had been delayed a week because of the wet weather.

It is believed to be the biggest maize maze in the world and Sir Roger expressed his appreciation.

"It's amazing to hear that I'm in a maize maze in York," he told Mr Pearcy. "I absolutely adore sweetcorn and I'd have quite happily chomped my way around the maze, but you've saved me the job. Now, go get lost!"

York has more Bond connections as the birthplace of Oscar-winning Bond composer John Barry and Dame Judi Dench, who has become a fixture in the films as Bond's boss, M.

The maze, next to Grimston Bar park and ride, opens on Saturday and opens daily until September 9 from 10am until 7pm, and then at weekends for the rest of the month.

(pic to follow when I find one !)