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Charles Spencer's novel to be adapted for the screen
A novel by Charles Spencer, the brother of Princess Diana, is to be adapted for a TV series or film - to be decided - by Jeff Pope and Steve Coogan. The book, To Catch A King, is based on the real-life escape of the future King Charles II from Oliver Cromwell's army in revolutionary England.
Max Goldbart, Deadline, 4th April 2022Steve Coogan accuses Will Smith of 'appalling arrogance' over Oscars slap
Coogan says he agrees with Jim Carrey's strongly worded condemnation of Smith.
Annabel Nugent, The Independent, 4th April 2022Ant and Dec squirming as Alan Partridge almost breaches ITV guidelines
At one point, the iconic character who was this week's guest announcements on Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway, joked he was coming dangerously close to violating ITV guidelines by nearly mentioning P&O Ferries.
Kirsty McCormack, The Mirror, 3rd April 2022Celebrating Mindhorn, a home-grown comedy gem
Mindhorn is an underrated gem from writers and stars Julian Barratt and Simon Farnaby - here's why you should spare some time to watch it.
Sarah Myers, Film Stories, 28th March 2022Steve Coogan will meet Jimmy Savile's victims dressed as the monster paedo
Jimmy Savile victims will watch actor Steve Coogan dressed as the sex fiend during filming of a controversial BBC drama.
Rod McPhee, The Sun, 27th December 2021Mae Martin, Sarah Kendall and Aisling Bea's shows up for writing award
The Writers' Guild Of Great Britain Awards shortlist features Feel Good creators Mae Martin and Joe Hampson, Sarah Kendall (Frayed) and Aisling Bea (This Way Up).
British Comedy Guide, 7th December 2021Steve Coogan eerily transforms into Jimmy Savile
Steve Coogan fans may be left cold by his uncanny likeness to vile paedophile Jimmy Savile who he has been transformed into for a new BBC drama.
Seamus Duff, The Mirror, 25th October 2021Steve Coogan has apparently paid back furlough cash
Steve Coogan has apparently paid back furlough cash after being named and shamed. The Sun revealed that the Alan Partridge comic, 56, used the scheme to keep on a gardener and housekeeper at his £4million mansion. He also furloughed nine staff at Baby Cow Productions.
Rod McPhee, The Sun, 22nd October 2021Steve Coogan goes jogging as he films Savile drama
Steve Coogan goes jogging as he portrays the early days of sex attacker Jimmy Savile.
Rod McPhee, The Sun, 21st October 2021Steve Coogan seen as Jimmy Savile for the first time
Eerie photos show the Alan Partridge star as Savile wearing a jester costume.
Katie Fitzpatrick, Manchester Evening News, 11th October 2021