Alan Partridge: Last News

Coldplay fans have been left in hysterics during their live concert at Wembley tonight as none other than Alan Partridge turned up.And that’s not all. The icing on the cake was the Steve Coogan actor rocking up to duet Kate Bush’s Running Up That Hill as well as a smash hit from ABBA.Only a few nights ago, Coldplay surprised fans at their sold-out Music of the Spheres tour with Craig David, and now, Partridge has made his debut.The comedy character is known for being a parody of British TV personalities, as Coogan plays a failed presenter trying to save his career.Tonight, he swapped news broadcasting for performing on stage to a roaring crowd, and fans couldn’t get over the iconic moment.In true Alan Partridge style, he took centre stage with Chris Martin backing him up.Haha not what I expected… running up that hill.

James Blunt is set to star in a new feature documentary, which has been described as Spinal Tap meets Alan Partridge.The new project comes from Lorton Entertainment, who previously produced the BBC film Bros: After The Screaming Stops, the Oasis documentary Supersonic and the soon-to-be-released George Ezra film End-To-End.The upcoming documentary was filmed on the road during Blunt’s 2022 Greatest Hit Tour, and will explore the singer’s backstory, from his time in the British Army to recording the biggest-selling album of the noughties.The official synopsis reads: “This the story of an ageing, British popstar, still fighting for relevance some seventeen years after his star momentarily twinkled. No one has a more extraordinary story than James Blunt.

Manori Ravindran International EditorJames Blunt, the British singer-songwriter behind the romantic anthem of the aughties, “You’re Beautiful,” is the focus of a new documentary.The project, which is jokingly described as “the story of an ageing, British pop star, still fighting for relevance some 17 years after his star momentarily twinkled,” will follow Blunt all across Europe during his 2022 Greatest Hit Tour.The doc, which is directed by Chris Atkin, will delve into Blunt’s backstory, from witnessing the genocide of the Kosovo War as a British Army soldier to recording “Back to Bedlam,” the biggest selling album of the 2000s in the U.K. The film will also detail how Blunt endured a harsh backlash following his meteoric success, but “tweeted his way back” by becoming a keen social commentator online.

Bros: After the Screaming Stops producer Lorton Entertainment is next turning the camera to cult British singer James Blunt in a doc billed as “Spinal Tap meets Alan Partridge.”

Keith Lemon, you unfortunately have to make do with Celebrity Juice. The reality series – in which comedian Leigh Francis assumes the role of his spray-tanned alter-ego Lemon, subjecting a slew of celebrities to debasing tasks and lewd panel show banter – has been squatting on our TV screens for 14 years. That’s 26 seasons to date.

Steve Coogan has quoted Alan Partridge‘s famous Beatles line from his TV series while watching Paul McCartney at Glastonbury.The music legend headlined the second night of the festival over the weekend, which saw him duet with Dave Grohl and Bruce Springsteen, as well as a virtual John Lennon.The BBC was in the crowd and managed to catch up with Coogan, who referenced a line in I’m Alan Partridge where the character is asked about his favourite Beatles album.“Alan Partridge was asked, ‘What’s your favourite Beatles album?’ And he said, ‘Errr, that’s a tough question… I think I would have to say ‘The Best of the Beatles’,” Coogan quipped.The scene in the series also saw Partridge say a memorable line declaring that McCartney’s group Wings “were only the band The Beatles could have been”.During his BBC interview, Coogan went on to argue: “The Rolling Stones have only ever written about eight brilliant songs, whereas The Beatles have done about 50.”After McCartney finished his set, the actor was asked for his snap verdict, admitting: “I don’t know what to say, it’s quite overwhelming. I don’t think there’s anyone else in the world who can give such unadulterated joy to people.

AMC Networks’ IFC has given a thumbs-up to SisterS, a new original comedy-drama series from Sarah Goldberg (Barry) and Susan Stanley (Hotel Amenities). The series has been in development with Peer Pressure, Shaftesbury, RTÉ and Declan Lowney (Ted Lasso, Alan Partridge). Lowney will direct the first three episodes of the six episode, half-hour series.

BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show in character as Alan Partridge. In true Partridge style, ‘Alan’ told a series of jokes and couldn’t help but take the opportunity to skewer the radio station.The skit began with Zoe informing listeners that a caller named “Alan” was on the line.Listeners then heard Steve Coogan’s distinctive voice asking Zoe to put him “through to the duty manager”.He continued: “I want to speak to the duty manager about the show and the state of it.“I’ve got a few concerns.”Zoe responded reluctantly: “Ok, is this something that I can help with...”‘Alan’ let out a long sigh and said despondently: “Zoe, I’ll level with you, I haven’t listened to Radio 2 since Dale Winton left.“I am only listening today because I am touring the country with my live show and the bus driver likes it, and he’s big.”Zoe chuckled and said: “Well, I’m glad you are listening again Alan,” to which he quipped: “Well that makes one of us!”The host sounded taken aback and gasped: “Oh, oh!”Explaining his issues with the radio station, ‘Alan’ remarked: “I just feel like the entire station has lost its way.“It just doesn’t feel like Radio 2 anymore, people want to know who your station is aimed at.“6 Music [is for] Guardian readers in their 40s who ride skateboards.

Lorraine Kelly had an opportunity and she took it as she made a sly dig at Richard Madeley during Good Morning Britain. The TV presenter appeared on the ITV news programme as usual to tease her own show.

Ricky Gervais has slammed Piers Morgan for his interview with an official Taliban spokesman on TalkTV show Uncensored.

Alan Partridge has poked fun at Piers Morgan’s struggling TV ratings.Steve Coogan’s beloved comedy character took aim at the former Good Morning Britain presenter and his new show in a speech at the TV BAFTAs.“Hello, I’m Alan Partridge,” the comedian began, saying: “Here to commemorate 75 years alongside this fella,”lifting up the BAFTA award.“Yep, it’s the BAFTA trophy,” he added. “A face I affectionately call the TV commissioner because he’s one-eyed, brainless and couldn’t crack a smile if he wanted to.”Apologising for his absence in person, Partridge said: “Sadly I can’t be with you, because I’m on a nationwide tour, performing in person each night to an audience bigger than Piers Morgan gets on the actual telly.”He added: “But the good thing about Piers is it doesn’t bother him.Take a look at the full speech here:A post shared by Alan Partridge (@alanpartridge_aha)Alan Partridge returned for a second series of This Time With Alan Partridge last year.In a four-star review, NME wrote: “Sharp, funny and toe-curlingly cringeworthy in the way that only Alan can be, This Time‘s return is a comforting continuation of the Norfolk celeb’s recent revival.

BBC Scotland show The Nine, Coogan said: “It’s funny because on the one hand I’m pro-European and, I mean, when Brexit happened I was thinking of moving to Scotland. That’s what I felt.”He added: “I can totally understand the desire for Scottish independence.

Steve Coogan has spoken about his role in the forthcoming Jimmy Savile drama, stating his belief that the BBC show will “vindicate itself”.The actor, who plays Savile in the four-part mini-series, told BBC Radio 5 Live he was aware of “a sort of revulsion about the idea of even making it” among many people.“But in actual fact, it’s a mistake to think that the best way to deal with something is to not talk about it,” the 56-year-old said (per BBC News), who is best known for comedy roles such as Alan Partridge.“The script is very well written. And it’s something that needs to be talked about because to understand how predators operate, you have to look at the whole picture.”Coogan also said viewers needed to be reminded that “people who do bad things are also human beings who have a life,” and stressed the importance that more people “understand how it happens”.“Like any kind of figure who is repellent, you have to understand it.

Channel 4 promises: "Chivalry is a fresh new look on gender politics and romance, and asks the question: can one build and sustain a successful, relevant career in Hollywood without sacrificing authenticity?"Chivalry grants the audience permission to laugh while asking complex questions that we as a society often find hard to discuss. "The topic of cancel culture and workplace romance following the #MeToo movement, in which victims of abuse came forward with their stories en masse, sparked a lot of debate in the writers' room. READ MORE: POLL: Should Will Smith have his Oscar taken away for Chris Rock slap?"We had quite vociferous debates and even though they were quite heated, they were never antagonistic," said Steve.

EXCLUSIVE: Princess Diana’s brother Charles Spencer’s book To Catch a King is to be adapted by Philomena and The Lost King duo Steve Coogan and Jeff Pope.

An award-winning Ayrshire chip shop welcomed Ant & Dec TV crews last night.

There was an awkward moment on the latest episode of Saturday Night Takeaway as Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly were joined in the studio by Alan Partridge. Steve Coogan 's comedy creation was the latest guest announcer on the family entertainment show.

Richard Madeley has made quite an impression on the Good Morning Britain sofa, with mixed reviews from viewers. But in a new interview with OK!, meteorologist Laura Tobin revealed she's a fan of the legendary presenter, so much so she says she "loves him" but admits he has no filter. Laura, who has been a part of the Good Morning Britain team for 12 years, told us: "What’s in his head comes out of his mouth." Richard joined the sofa for a permanent role last November and has had fans laughing at his on-air gaffes and some have even likened him to Alan Partridge.

Good Morning Britain viewers were quick to spot a change to the programme and instantly thought it may be because of Richard Madeley.

The One Show presenters Alex Jones, 44, and Harry Judd, 36, on the BBC programme where the British comic addressed his new move, The Alan Partridge Stratagem Live Tour, which kicks off in April.The on-screen star, who is known for his funny quips as the legendary character Alan Partridge, admitted he often "puts his foot in his mouth".The TV star, who has portrayed Alan on and off since he was 26, admitted that his character's off-the-cuff remarks could see him being "cancelled" as the trio discussed cancel culture.Speaking about his upcoming tour, the BBC presenters probed Steve about his role as Alan.It comes as McFly star Harry joked that he faced being "cancelled" as he revealed the subjects that would be covered during the stage tour.When quizzed about the tour, the British comic replied: "It will all be presented by Alan [Partridge]."He will be behaving like a lifestyle guru who will help the audience to solve their problems."Anyone who has any personal problems or they've got psychological phobias I will guide them through that, talk them through that."Give them the benefit of his wisdom and the knowledge that he has accumulated over the years."Steve continued: "He will also be approaching modern issues.

Alan Partridge for his comments on Good Morning Britain.The host and his co-presenter Susanna Reid were on the subject of Shamima Begum when Madeley appeared to embody the popular comedy character.The hosts were holding a debate on whether Begum should be able to return to the UK from Syria.