Stephen Mangan
- 56 years old
- English
- Actor and executive producer
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Following a one-off episode as part of Channel 4's Fake News Week (it even managed to seed some of its own fake news, many outlets picking up its made-up story about Kanye West planning an appearance on Pointless), The Fake News Show gets a proper series. Stephen Mangan hosts the panel show that aims to separate the alternative facts from the alternative fiction, with help from captains Katherine Ryan and Richard Osman.
Ben Arnold, The Guardian, 15th May 2017The Fake News Show to return to Channel 4
The Fake News Show, a panel show hosted by Stephen Mangan that looks at false headlines, is to return to Channel 4.
British Comedy Guide, 25th April 201716 times Green Wing was one of the funniest shows ever
From the surreal quirks of Sue White to the stammering awkwardness of Dr Alan Statham, we've rounded up some of the best bits below...
Sam Haysom, Mashable, 14th April 2017The enduring appeal of Adrian Mole, aged 50
Adrian Mole, the angst-ridden diarist created by the late Sue Townsend, reaches his 50th birthday on 2 April. His diaries, over eight volumes, made Townsend one of the best-selling British authors of recent decades. But what made the character so compelling?
Liam Barnes, BBC, 2nd April 2017Once again, Channel 4 steps heroically forward to address the drought of panel shows featuring Stephen Mangan, Katherine Ryan and Richard Osman. This, part of C4's Fake News Week, promises to be a one-off dissection of current propaganda - but prompts the thought that a regular (and serious) show of this sort would be a valuable service. Followed later by Confessions Of The Paparazzi, a portrait of photographers who pester celebrities.
Andrew Mueller, The Guardian, 6th February 2017Preview - The Fake News Show
This week is being devoted by Channel 4 to the weird and sometimes disturbing world of "fake news". They are starting things off with a panel show pilot, which may sound dreary to some, but there are some interesting aspects to it, such as the fact it is a rare pre-watershed comedy.
Ian Wolf, On The Box, 6th February 2017Channel 4 reveals Fake News Week
Channel 4 will broadcast a documentary about satirist-prankster Simon Brodkin, and a new panel show looking at 'fake news', early in February.
British Comedy Guide, 19th January 2017Stephen Mangan spotted filming Bliss
Stephen Mangan, the actor and comedian from Episodes and Green Wing has been filming a new TV comedy in Weston-super-Mare.
Sarah Robinson, Weston Mercury, 6th January 2017Sky Atlantic announces new comedy Bliss
Stephen Mangan, Heather Graham and Jo Hartley will star in Bliss, a new Sky Atlantic comedy by David Cross.
British Comedy Guide, 10th November 2016The 12 best worst poets on TV
Including Baldrick, Guy Secretan and the Vogons.
Louisa Mellor, Den Of Geek, 6th October 2016