Steve Coogan to play ex-Ireland boss Mick McCarthy in film about Roy Keane bust-up ‘Saipan’ will tell the story of Keane’s departure, with the Alan Partridge star confirmed in the role of McCarthy The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2024
Everything we know as Prince Harry to appear in ITV phone hacking scandal documentary ‘Tabloids on Trial’ Hugh Grant, Liz Hurley, Elton John, Paul Gascoigne and Steve Coogan will also feature in the ITV documentary The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2024
Rob Brydon: ‘I knew Gavin & Stacey was coming back ages ago, but had to deny it’ The actor and panel show host talks to Katie Rosseinsky about the return of the sitcom phenomenon, his new historical romp about Lady Jane Grey, and the perils of having a goatee beard The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2024
Netflix's spooky comic book sequel getting a touch of Alan Partridge magic Aha! Steve Coogan joins the cast of The Sandman season 2. T3 · Jul 3, 2024
The Sandman season 2 adds Game of Thrones and The Conjuring stars – and Steve Coogan as a talking dog The long-awaited Sandman season 2 is on the way Total Film · Jul 2, 2024
Brian and Maggie: release date, cast, plot, trailer, interviews and everything you need to know Brian and Maggie on Channel 4 features Steve Coogan and Harriet Walter as TV interviewer Brian Walden and Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. WhatToWatch · Jun 19, 2024
What does Steve Coogan’s Lost King case mean for future biopics? The appetite for drama based on real events seems insatiable, but a preliminary ruling that a British film defamed the original of one of its characters – along with legal action against Baby Reindeer – may give producers pause for thought The Guardian - UK · Jun 17, 2024
Portrayal of character in Steve Coogan’s film The Lost King is defamatory, judge rules Coogan, production company Baby Cow and Pathe, the distributors of the 2022 film, will now face a full trial The Guardian - UK · Jun 14, 2024
More than 100 artists tell Starmer to halt arms sales to Israel if he becomes PM Letter signatories from Steve Coogan to Paloma Faith urge Keir Starmer to ‘take stand’ for human rights and international law The Guardian - UK · Jun 2, 2024
From Green Wing to Buffy: why classic TV shows are returning – as podcasts Audio reboots aren’t just fun and fast to make – they’re also a way to create the easiest naked scenes stars will ever record. For the stars of retro television hits, the future is audio The Guardian - UK · May 28, 2024
How are you? It's Alan (Partridge): everything we know How are you? It's Alan (Partridge) follows the famous broadcaster as he examines Britain's mental health WhatToWatch · May 20, 2024
Joker 2 star Steve Coogan reveals his surprise role in the DC sequel Steve Coogan has revealed more about his role in Joker 2 Total Film · May 14, 2024
Shardlake: murder mysteries don’t get more fantastically creepy than this Set in a spooky Tudor monastery, Arthur Hughes and Sean Bean must solve a fateful crime while all the monks seemingly have secret affairs. It’s fun, knowing TV … I just hope you’ve all done A-level history The Guardian - UK · Apr 27, 2024
Joker: Folie à Deux trailer breakdown – is it a musical, who is Lady Gaga playing and your biggest questions answered The first trailer for Joker: Folie à Deux has been released – and we're here to answer your most pressing questions about it. TechRadar · Apr 10, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Feb 29, 2024 Steve Coogan and makers of The Lost King sued by academic over his portrayal in the film The former deputy registrar of the University of Leicester claims the 2022 movie presented him as ‘dismissive, patronising and misogynistic’
Evening Standard · Feb 29, 2024 Steve Coogan facing libel claim over ‘weasel-like’ portrayal in Richard III film Richard Taylor, formerly deputy registrar of the University of Leicester, is bringing legal action over a portrayal of him in the film The Lost King.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 23, 2024 Steve Brown obituary Composer and lyricist who was a long-time collaborator of Steve Coogan and Harry Hill, and co-created the award-winning musical Spend, Spend, Spend
The Guardian - UK · Feb 5, 2024 Steve Coogan to return as Alan Partridge in BBC mockumentary Six-episode series will follow the fictional presenter as he reintegrates into UK life after a year in Saudi Arabia
The Guardian - UK · Feb 4, 2024 ‘One-off talent’: UK comedy composer Steve Brown dies aged 66 Hit composer scored TV and radio as well as the stage shows X-Factor and TONY!
The Guardian - UK · Dec 27, 2023 ‘A total cringe-fest’: the TV letdowns of the year From dramas with dialogue so schmaltzy you want to dry heave to possibly the worst TV show in history, there have been plenty of televisual disappointments in 2023. Here are the biggest stinkers
The Guardian - UK · Dec 25, 2023 Caroline Aherne: Queen of Comedy review – an unforgettable celebration of comedy brilliance Craig Cash and other friends and collaborators look back at the phenomenal, but sadly all-too short, career of a woman who insisted comedy didn’t need jokes, only people
The Independent UK · Dec 24, 2023 ‘I’d never seen anything like it’: How Caroline Aherne changed comedy A new BBC Arena film exploring the work of the co-creator and star of ‘The Royle Family’ will air on Christmas Day, seven years after her death. Katie Rosseinsky speaks to the filmmakers about her comedy legacy
The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2023 After Harry’s phone hacking victory, is it last orders for tabloid top brass? Some commentators now believe that the duke’s crusade against the popular press will finally bring about a reckoning
The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2023 Steve Coogan: phone-hacking ruling reveals ‘systemic concealment’ Actor and comedian says Prince Harry’s partial high court win shows need for tighter press regulation
The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2023 Top judge says anyone who lied to phone hacking inquiry should be prosecuted for perjury He also accused TV presenter and former Mirror editor Piers Morgan of ‘shameful reaction’ to court ruling