Comic Relief 2026: when is it, who is in it and what to look forward to A favourite Red Nose will be brought back from each decade as Comic Relief celebrates 40 years Evening Standard · Mar 14, 2024
Steve Brown obituary Composer and lyricist who was a long-time collaborator of Steve Coogan and Harry Hill, and co-created the award-winning musical Spend, Spend, Spend The Guardian - UK · Feb 23, 2024
It’s Alan Partridge meets Gwyneth Paltrow! How Gregg Wallace became the ultimate lifestyle guru The MasterChef stalwart has revealed his weekend schedule – and from his passion for ‘manifesting’ to his love of Harvester restaurants, it’s hilariously bananas The Guardian - UK · Feb 6, 2024
Steve Coogan to return as Alan Partridge in BBC mockumentary Six-episode series will follow the fictional presenter as he reintegrates into UK life after a year in Saudi Arabia The Guardian - UK · Feb 5, 2024
Is it just me, or is Alan Partridge the best comedy character ever? A Total Film writer on why the broadcasting legend always hits the back of the net... Total Film · Jan 5, 2024
Making small talk was a struggle at first, but now try shutting me up US students are relearning how to chitchat after lockdown damaged social skills. Maybe Rishi Sunak could take a course The Guardian - UK · Nov 26, 2023
Alan Partridge on cars, Canadians and Sunday roasts: ‘I’m already about 70% vegan’ The broadcaster, newscaster, sportscaster, podcaster and star of Alpha Papa tackles questions about the climate crisis, Strictly Come Dancing and true love The Guardian - UK · Nov 23, 2023
Big Beacon by Alan Partridge audiobook review – pomposity takes flight Steve Coogan narrates the TV presenter’s attempts to resuscitate his career and ‘emigrate’ to the Kent coast The Guardian - UK · Nov 3, 2023
‘Too Partridge’? No such thing! How I came to embrace my inner Alan As a queer lefty, I should have little in common with Steve Coogan’s comic creation. And yet over the years, we have become one, says author and journalist Luke Turner The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2023
The Reckoning viewers praise Steve Coogan’s ‘skin-crawling’ portrayal of Jimmy Savile Announcement that the BBC was working on the series initially triggered fierce criticism, with some calling it ‘disrespectful’ to the survivors The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2023
The Reckoning review – Steve Coogan is chillingly brilliant as Jimmy Savile Coogan captures the charm and creepy depravity of the notorious abuser. But this is a horrific tale most of us already know – and the BBC’s depressing drama adds little of value The Guardian - UK · Oct 9, 2023
Frasier on Paramount+ review: welcome back! It’s like this weapons-grade narcissist has never been away Kelsey Grammer is back in the hit show, which (joy of joys) manages to recapture the spark of the original Evening Standard · Oct 9, 2023
Steve Coogan’s 10 greatest roles, from Tony Wilson to Alan Partridge This week will see the Lancashire actor pivot to a sphere far beyond anything he’s done before when he plays Jimmy Savile in the BBC’s drama The Reckoning Evening Standard · Oct 9, 2023
Post your questions for Alan Partridge From local radio to TV and cinema stardom, and back again, there are many mysteries to this entertainment giant. Here’s your chance to solve them The Guardian - UK · Sep 28, 2023
Evening Standard · Sep 26, 2023 Steve Coogan to star in Armando Iannucci’s stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s Dr. Strangelove Sean Foley, co-writer of The Play What I Wrote, is directing
The Guardian - UK · Sep 26, 2023 Steve Coogan to star in Armando Iannucci’s Dr Strangelove play Coogan will follow in Peter Sellers’ footsteps to play multiple roles in stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s 1964 satirical war film
The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2023 Steve Coogan to star in West End production of Stanley Kubrick’s Dr Strangelove Alan Partridge star will play multiple roles in West End adaptation
The National (Scotland) · Sep 4, 2023 GMB host Richard Madeley speaks out on Alan Partridge comparisons ITV Good Morning Britain's Richard Madeley isn't concerned about the comparison with Steve Coogan's Alan Partridge as long as it doesn't impact his…
The Guardian - UK · Aug 24, 2023 Best podcasts of the week: Alan Partridge solves the culture wars, grandparenting and more In this week’s newsletter: Steve Coogan’s presenter turned podcaster re-enters the studio for a third season of From the Oasthouse. Plus: five of the best cross-generational podcasts
Cycling Weekly · Aug 21, 2023 Rebels with a Cause: I rode 232-miles with my much fitter brother, and we're still friends It was never going to be smiles all the way round, but car free miles and brotherly love won out
The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2023 The Power of Parker review: An intriguing romp with echoes of Steve Coogan and Victoria Wood Conleth Hill stars as a man whose world is about to fall apart in new sitcom from Peter Kay collaborator Sian Gibson
What Hi-Fi? · Jul 28, 2023 I watched TV at 1.5x speed for a week – here’s what I learned More and more people are speed-watching TV. Here’s how I found the experience, and how to do it yourself on various streaming services.
Space · Jun 30, 2023 Indiana Jones weaves his way into Apollo 11 history in 'Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny' Indiana Jones changes the course of space history in his final big screen adventure. The archeologist crosses paths with four of NASA's most famous figures in "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny."
Wales Online · Jun 27, 2023 Fans and famous faces throw support behind Lewis Capaldi after he announces break from touring due to health issues Lewis Capaldi fans told their favourite singer to take all the time he needed to get better
Daily Mirror · Jun 26, 2023 The Killers' Brandon Flowers leaves Glastonbury fans baffled with drastic new look Rockstar Brandon Flowers made an unexpected appearance at Glastonbury Festival, joining Sir Elton John on stage for a duet but his appearance left some fans perplexed with his slick new look