Steve Coogan

Audio: Coogan on Leveson's 'watershed week'

The actor and comedian Steve Coogan has said that the evidence given by witnesses at the start of the Leveson inquiry has made it "a watershed week". Mr Coogan, who this week gave evidence to Lord Justice Leveson's examination of the inquiry, which is examining press ethics in the wake of the recent phone hacking scandal, added that "the McCann evidence alone was vindication of the inquiry".

But while agreeing that it was right to look into the current system of press regulation in the United Kingdom The Guardian's Simon Jenkins said that "I do think celebrities are distorting this debate."

The inquiry resumes on Monday, when those giving evidence will include the singer Charlotte Church.

Coldplay charity gig to feature Steve Coogan

Coldplay will be joined by Steve Coogan's alter ego Alan Partidge for the Under 1 Roof benefit concert at London's O2 Arena.

Leveson inquiry: Steve Coogan gives evidence - live

Live coverage as the comedian joins Elle Macpherson's adviser, Mary-Ellen Field, and footballer Garry Flitcroft in giving evidence.

Steve Coogan gives evidence to Leveson Inquiry

Comedian and actor Steve Coogan has given evidence to the judge-led inquiry into media ethics at the Royal Courts of Justice in London.

The Leveson inquiry into the media in the wake of the phone hacking scandal has seen a number of high profile celebrities give evidence including Hugh Grant, and ex-footballer Garry Flincroft.

Video: Steve Coogan 'duped' by NoW reporter

Steve Coogan has been giving evidence to the Leveson Inquiry into media ethics. He described how he was telephoned by a News of the World reporter, Rav Singh, who was working for Andy Coulson, and duped into talking about a relationship he was in.

Rob Brydon: Steve Coogan is a very unpleasant man

Comedian Rob Brydon talks to Metro about his ascent to fame, from starting out on The Shopping Channel to teaming up with Julia Davis for Human Remains, and why distancing himself from Steve Coogan was a great move.

Alan Partridge - He's alive!

Thankfully, for all our sakes, not to mention Alan Partridge, Steve Coogan has decided to not pull the plug on his alter-ego any time in the near future.

Why Steve Coogan won't kill off Alan Partridge

Steve Coogan has revealed he has no plans to kill off his alter ego Alan Partridge because he finds him "endlessly fascinating".