Nigel Havers: ‘My biggest disappointment? Not playing James Bond’

<p>The actor on mucking out pigs as a teenager, an apology to his first wife and what makes him cry all the time</p><p>Born in London, Nigel Havers, 74, was Bafta-nominated for his 1981 role in Chariots of Fire. His other films include A Passage to India and Empire of the Sun. On television he has appeared in Don’t Wait Up, The&nbsp;Charmer, Coronation Street, The&nbsp;Gentlemen and, most recently, Golden Boys. He has starred in West End plays and panto, and is touring his show, <a href="https://nigelhavers.live/#tour">Talking B*ll*cks</a>. He is married, has a daughter and lives in London.</p><p><strong>What is your greatest fear?</strong><br>
Every actor has the same fear – ie, you’re never going to work again.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/aug/22/nigel-havers-interview-biggest-disappointment-not-playing-james-bond">Continue reading...</a>