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Film review: The Lost King
Frustratingly, though, Frears is so blunt in his efforts to make this a populist underdog story in which she's sidelined in her own endeavour that he stacks the decks in Philippa's favour by turning virtually every academic expert she encounters into a snivelling, treacherous, elitist moustache-twirler.
Alistair Harkness, The Scotsman, 12th October 2022The Lost King review - Sally Hawkins saves Richard III dig drama
Stephen Frears, Jeff Pope and Steve Coogan turn the true story of how the infamous king's remains were found under a Leicester car park into an uneven comedy drama.
Mark Kermode, The Observer, 9th October 2022Steve Coogan explains why The Lost King includes Richard III character
In The Lost King - the new film telling the remarkable true story of the discovery of Richard III's remains in a Leicester car park - the 15th Century monarch himself appears as a character, played by Harry Lloyd.
Radio Times, 7th October 2022The Lost King, review
Steve Coogan's comedy about the discovery of King Richard III is no Philomena.
Francesca Steele, i Newspaper, 7th October 2022In my experience... Steve Coogan
The actor and comedian, 56, on how becoming a dad saved his life and why he won't be saying goodbye to Alan Partridge.
Danny Scott, Saga Magazine, 6th October 2022The Lost King film review
A plucky outsider seeks to rectify a centuries-old libel in Stephen Frears's utterly English film.
Danny Leigh, The Financial Times, 6th October 2022The Lost King review
Spearheaded by Hawkins's performance, and guided by the dexterity of Frears's craft, the The Lost King not only constructs an intriguing and understatedly bold character study but crystallises the latest historical evaluation of Richard III's reign.
Matthew McMillan, The Upcoming, 3rd October 2022The Lost King review
Warmly funny and historically curious, Sally Hawkins' spirited, humane performance helps overcome a slight lack of dramatic tension.
John Nugent, Empire, 3rd October 2022The Lost King: On the red carpet with Sally Hawkins, Steve Coogan and Stephen Frears
The Upcoming had the pleasure of chatting with the cast and creatives of The Lost King on the red carpet at the film's UK premiere. The lovely Hawkins explained the allure of playing Langley and telling her fascinating story.
Sarah Bradbury, The Upcoming, 30th September 2022Steve Coogan interview
'Alan Partridge would love to go out with Liz Truss'.
Nick Reilly, Rolling Stone, 27th September 2022