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European Championship semi-finals to prove he is the definition of 'foot like a traction engine'.The phrase was famously coined by Steve Coogan when playing the character of inept TV presenter Alan Partridge. It has since entered modern football language to describe any goal that is thundered in from long distance.Essugo's strike against France in the U17 Euros on Sunday certainly fell into the 'traction engine' category.

RICHARD Madeley has been bombarded with abuse from Good Morning Britain viewers. The TV star has fronted GMB alongside Susanna Reid Mondays to Wednesdays since just before Christmas, but viewers have struggled to get on board with his presenting style and line of questioning during interviews.

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.

GOOD Morning Britain fans collectively cringed today when Richard Madeley awkwardly accused Sir Keir Starmer of "social intercourse". The broadcaster, who is often compared to Steve Coogan's fictional radio host Alan Partridge, grilled the Labour leader alongside Susanna Reid on the ITV breakfast programme.

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.

Steve Coogan has again been spotted in Greater Manchester filming scenes for the new BBC drama about the paedophile Jimmy Savile.

Steve Coogan has been filming more scenes in Oldham for a new BBC drama about the paedophile Jimmy Savile.

I'm A Celebrity star Richard Madeley wants to prove that he is not a TV buffoon like Alan Partridge.The presenter reckons he has been wrongly labelled a gaff-prone telly host who puts his foot in it over the years.He now wants to dispel this myth and claims if he had been so bad, he would have been sacked by now.The Good Morning Britain co-host, 65, said: “If the gaff thing was as frequent and as serious as is sometimes written about, I wouldn’t have a job.

People living in a coastal town have had their say on the decision to film part of a controversial drama on a nearby beach.

RICHARD MADELEY has been confirmed as Good Morning Britain's new host and it seems viewers could be in for a lot of laughs if the past is anything to go by. The presenter, 65, often dubbed 'the king of cringe', has got into trouble a number of times over the decades for his cheeky dad jokes and gaffes.