Might Sir Roger Moore be even more politically incorrect than his old alter ego James Bond?

Interviewed in the new Paris Match magazine he is asked about the widely mooted idea of black British actor Idris Elba becoming the next 007.

'A few years ago, I said that [black actor] Cuba Gooding Jnr would make an excellent Bond, but it was a joke!' replies Sir Roger, 87, who starred in seven Bond movies between 1973 and 1985.

'Although James may have been played by a Scot, a Welshman and an Irishman, I think he should be "English-English",' he continues.

'Nevertheless, it's an interesting idea, but unrealistic.'

Bond? Might Sir Roger Moore be even more politically incorrect than his old alter ego James Bond by saying Idris Elba (pictured) can not play the role because he isn't 'English English'

Controversy: A few years ago, I said that Cuba Gooding Jnr would make an excellent Bond, but it was a joke!' replies Sir Roger Moore (pictured)

The Scot who played Bond was Sean Connery, the Welshman was Timothy Dalton and the Irishman was Pierce Brosnan.

But just what is it that prevents Elba from being 'English-English', Roger? He was born in Hackney, raised in East Ham, schooled in Canning Town, started work in Dagenham and he supports Arsenal.

How much more of an Englishman could he be? Even the fictional hero of Ian Fleming's novels was of mixed parentage.

He was born in Zurich in the early Twenties to Andrew Bond of Glencoe and Monique Delacroix, from the Canton de Vaud in Switzerland.

Elba, who made his name as a crime lord in the U.S. TV series The Wire, has long been talked about as the favourite to succeed current Bond Daniel Craig.

In an email leaked by hackers, Amy Pascal, then co-chairwoman of Sony Pictures, producer of the Bond franchise, wrote: 'Idris should be the new Bond.'

'English English': Previous Bond actor Sean Connery (left) was Scottish, Timothy Dalton (centre) was Welsh and Pierce Brosnan (right) was Irish

Even Craig nominated Elba as his successor, saying he was the only man to replace him, and Skyfall actress Naomie Harris let slip that Elba has had talks with Bond producer Barbara Broccoli.

If he succeeded Craig, Elba would become the first black 007. Elba has admitted he would love to land the role, but says he has 'been advised to pipe down'.

'If they thought I was self-campaigning it would be such a turn-off,' he said.

Nor is he so keen on the term 'black Bond'. 'We don't say 'white Bond', we just say 'Bond',' said Elba. 'So I hate that phrase.'

I wonder what he would make of the phrase 'English-English'.

Doting Charles and the grandson he rarely sees

I recently reported that the Prince of Wales has told friends he is concerned about the peripheral role he plays in the life of Prince George, who seems to spend much of his time with the Middleton in-laws.

So here he is showing just how proud he is of the tot in a never-seen-before picture of him with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's son.

Sidleines: Prince Charles (pictured) has told friends he is concerned about the peripheral role he plays in the life of Prince George, writes Sebastian Shakespeare

Proud: Framed image shows just how proud Prince Charles is of the tot in a never-seen-before picture of him with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's son

The framed image of Charles and George at Clarence House takes pride of place in the background of a new video which the Prince released yesterday to support the world's biggest environmental event, Earth Hour.

Although the snap appears to have been taken some time ago, Charles clearly dotes on his grandson, who turns two in July.

Jemima: Calling me a socialite is sexist

Whatever you do, don't call socialite Jemima Goldsmith 'a socialite'. The heiress took to Twitter yesterday to castigate those who describe her as such.

'The term socialite is sexist,' she said. 'I don't see it used to describe men with jobs and friends.' One of her followers suggested a way to appease her critics.

'Sexist': Whatever you do, don't call socialite Jemima Goldsmith (pictured) 'a socialite'

'Then work for a change,' they said. 'I do,' protested Jemima.

'I have two day jobs. In my spare time I wrote a script, produced two films and work for Unicef.' That's what you call a busy socialite.

TV wine buff Oz a dad at 66

At 66, some might have assumed Oz Clarke would be focusing on retirement. But the award-winning wine expert has just become a first-time father.

His wife, Lola, whom he married 17 years ago, has given birth to a baby girl. The presenter said he found his first few days of fatherhood tiring but 'completely delightful'.

Despite becoming parents late in life, Clarke confirmed that the pregnancy and birth had been natural.

'Everyone should do it, get married and have a few kids. I'm just about surviving. If anyone had ever asked me what is my greatest pleasure in life, I probably would have said loads and loads of sleep.'

Issy Blow's widower finds love again - with Fienne's sister

Ever since his wife Isabella Blow violently took her own life by swallowing weedkiller, true love has eluded the exotic stylist's husband, Detmar.

Not long after Issy's shocking death, the art dealer married Brazilian-born video artist Mara Castilho. They had a son, Sasha, but Mara upped sticks to Portugal in 2011 barely a year after they wed.

So it is with happiness I can report that Blow has a new love in his life. She is Martha Fiennes, the celebrated film-maker and sister of Hollywood stars Ralph and Joseph.

The couple (pictured) have been dating for a few weeks. 'Detmar walks with a happy step now,' says a pal. 'He has found the perfect companion.'

Ever since his wife Isabella Blow violently took her own life, true love has eluded the exotic stylist's husband, Detmar (left) who is now linked to Martha Fiennes (right)

Detmar and Isabella, famous for discovering model Sophie Dahl and designer Alexander McQueen, married in 1989. They separated in 2004 when Detmar was revealed to be having an affair with lesbian writer Stephanie Theobold and Issy copped off with a Venetian gondolier.

They were reconciled 18 months later, and Detmar was devastated when Issy killed herself in 2007.

As for Martha, she split from fellow director George Tiffin in 2011 after 20 years together. They have three children including son Hero, who starred in Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince, and daughter Mercy, who appeared alongside Keira Knightley in The Duchess.

She has directed Ralph in two movies, Onegin and Chromophobia, and was last said to be working with Joseph, chronicling the Duchess of Cornwall's late brother Mark Shand's 600-mile trek across India on an elephant.

Freddie film U-turn

We may not have to wait much longer for the eagerly anticipated film about Queen singer Freddie Mercury.

After pulling out two years ago citing 'creative differences' Sacha Baron Cohen has done a U-turn and will star in the movie.

Jim Beach, Queen's manager since 1978, confirmed 'an important breakthrough' at the Artist And Management Awards in London. 'We have managed to persuade Sacha to write, produce, direct and star in this movie,' he said.

In 2013, Queen's Roger Taylor and Brian May expressed fears Sacha's fame might distract from the achievements of Mercury, who died in 1991.

Perhaps Baron Cohen's now less famous than he was.

Selfie obsessed

Proof that Stephen Fry really has gone bananas. The QI presenter posted this picture of himself from Honduras.

Stephen writes: 'Bananas are just so damned quite interesting. They are berries. They are noticeably more radioactive than other plants. They contain tryptophan.

Bananas: QI presenter Stephen Fry posted this picture of himself from Honduras

'The ones you buy in the supermarket are all clones, asexually produced. Parthenocarpically produced.'

If only Fry could wear his learning as lightly as his bananas.

The Queen and the Duchess of Cornwall are said to get on like a house on fire. But that could be about to change as they are set to be rivals at the racetrack tomorrow.

Both have entered a horse in the same race at Ascot, the inaugural Prince's Countryside Fund race-day on Sunday. The Queen's horse Special Agent will take on Ravenous, co-owned by the Duchess of Cornwall.

Camilla may find it's her mother-in-law who gets the bragging rights. Special Agent should start as hot favourite.

A Miss Whiplash near-moment for newly retired MP Sir George Young. He recalls when he was Chief Whip and was given a present by his Australian counterpart: a stock whip with 'a long leather handle and yards and yards of leather'.

Knowing ministers may only keep gifts below the value of £125, Sir George asked staff to find out what it was worth. 'Minutes later a white-faced official came into my room. All the websites he had accessed had been barred by the parliamentary authorities and he feared retribution was imminent.'