Carole Ashby

Carole Ashby (born 24 March 1955 in Cannock, Staffordshire) is an English actress and pinup girl. She appeared as a glamour girl in the British news media during the 1970s.

In 1972, Ashby was named "Britain's most glamorous schoolgirl." Asby is best known for playing the part of Louise, a member of the communist resistance, in 'Allo 'Allo!.

She appeared alongside Roger Moore in two James Bond films, Octopussy and A View to a Kill. Her appearances were brief but they assured her Bond Girl status. She appeared in the 1981 hit movie Chariots of Fire. She was a hostess on the final (1983) season of Anglia Television's Sale of the Century.

Ashby was at one point engaged to Jeremy Lloyd, co-creator of 'Allo 'Allo, but they broke up in 1990.

• Octopussy (1983) – Octopussy Girl.
• Arthur the King (1985) - Princess.
• A View to a Kill (1985) – Whistling Girl.
• 'Allo 'Allo (1988-1992), Louise.
• Savage Hearts (1995) – Receptionist #2
• Cash in Hand (1998) – Veronica Tate (Last appearance)

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