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Steve Coogan to play ex-Ireland football manager Mick McCarthy in film
Steve Coogan is to star as former Ireland manager Mick McCarthy in a new film about his bust-up with captain Roy Keane ahead of the 2002 World Cup.
Chortle, 29th July 2024British Podcast Awards 2024 shortlists 8 shows for Best Comedy
Daisy May Cooper, Alan Partridge, James Acaster, Kathy Burke and Joanne McNally are amongst the nominees for the British Podcast Awards 2024.
British Comedy Guide, 25th July 2024Further cast set for Dr Strangelove in the West End, as show extends run
The satire is based on the iconic Stanley Kubrick film. Award-winning actor Giles Terera will join Steve Coogan in the world premiere stage production.
What's On Stage, 19th June 2024Alan Partridge filming spotted in city
Fictional Norwich-based DJ Alan Partridge, portrayed by Steve Coogan, has been spotted filming in the city for a new BBC series.
Helen Burchell, BBC, 15th June 2024Steve Coogan's Richard III film had defamatory meaning, judge rules
The portrayal of a university academic in a Steve Coogan film about the discovery of Richard III's remains did have a defamatory meaning, a judge has ruled. Richard Taylor is suing the comedian, who wrote the film, as well as his production company Baby Cow, and Pathe Production for libel.
Dan Martin & PA Media, BBC, 14th June 2024Steve Coogan wants more live Alan Partridge & preps Thatcher TV drama
Steve Coogan plans to perform live as Alan Partridge again, has confirmed that there will be no more This Time ... and is making a drama about Margaret Thatcher's relationship with the political journalist Brian Walden, he has revealed.
British Comedy Guide, 10th June 2024Alan Partridge's documentary series is now being filmed
It's been confirmed that filming is underway for Alan Partridge's new documentary series, And Did Those Feet... With Alan Partridge.
British Comedy Guide, 20th May 2024Steve Coogan, Sarah Solemani working on Chivalry 2 but Channel 4 pass
Steve Coogan and Sarah Solemani are developing a second series of their Hollywood-set #MeToo comedy drama Chivalry but it will not be returning to Channel 4.
British Comedy Guide, 10th May 2024Laura Smyth wins gold at Radio Academy Awards 2024
Radio 4 stand-up show Laura Smyth: I Don't Know What To Say took the gold prize in the Comedy Award at the ARIAS 2024. The Skewer took silver, with Kathy Burke's podcast getting bronze. John Robins revealing his struggles with alcohol was named Moment of the Year.
British Comedy Guide, 8th May 2024Steve Coogan stars in new Joker movie
Steve Coogan has a role in the second Joker film, Folie à Deux, as revealed in a trailer released today.
Chortle, 10th April 2024