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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

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

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

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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

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

‘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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

Evening Standard

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 Guardian - UK

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 Independent UK

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The National (Scotland)

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

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

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

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

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What Hi-Fi?

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

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

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

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

The Guardian - UK

The week in audio: Scamanda; Shiny Bob; Call Jonathan Pie; The Louis Theroux Podcast; How Do You Cope? – review

The case of scammer Amanda C Riley is exhaustively explored; Myles Bonnar investigates the shocking tale of an Edinburgh lawyer; Tom Walker’s Jonathan Pie is back; and Louis Theroux meets Shania Twain on Spotify

Wales Online

ITV Changing Ends: Plot, cast, how to watch and what young Alan actor had to say about starring

Young Alan himself - Oliver Savell - chats to WalesOnline following the release of the series

Manchester Evening News

Steve Coogan describes sewage pollution of Lake Windermere as 'national scandal'

"They’ve been polluting it since its inception," the Alan Partridge star claimed

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