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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.

Steve Coogan, Chivalry starts this week on Channel 4. Written by Coogan and co-star Sarah Solemani, Chivalry picks up with indie filmmaker Bobby Sohrabi taking over as director of a rather problematic movie produced by Cameron O'Neill. Cameron is desperate to remain relevant while avoiding being "cancelled".

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.

I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Ear. The Geordie presenters will be pranking Oti as the hilarious feature returns on the final episode of the season. Ant & Dec will direct Oti to complete a series of embarrassing tasks in front of unsuspecting members of the public through a hidden earpiece.

Gemma Collins wowed as she left the Opera House theatre following the opening night of her one-woman show. The former The Only Way Is Essex star brought the first show of her GC's Big Night Out tour to Manchester.

Steve Coogan has shared his thoughts about Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars, describing the incident as 'appalling arrogance.' The Middleton-born film and TV actor and comedian said the altercation was the 'epitome of all that’s twisted and horrible about Hollywood' in a conversation on BBC's Loose Ends show.

Will Smith of ‘appalling arrogance’ for slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars, describing the incident as ‘the epitome of all that is twisted and horrible about Hollywood’.Smith later apologised in a statement following the event, claiming Rock’s joke about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith – referencing GI Jane 2 due to her hair loss, which is a result of the medical condition alopecia – had made him react ‘emotionally’.Actor and comedian Coogan discussed the controversial moment during an appearance on BBC Sounds’ Loose Ends with presenter Clive Anderson, sharing his support for Rock. When asked by Anderson whether he had ever seen or experienced something similar during his career, Coogan responded: ‘Well I mean first of all, I thought Hollywood showed itself at its absolute worst.

Steve Coogan has accused Will Smith of “appalling arrogance” after the actor slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars. Smith walked on stage to slap Rock, who was presenting an award at the film awards ceremony, after the comedian made a joke about his wife, actor Jada Pinkett Smith. On Friday (1 April), five days after the incident, Smith made the decision to step down from the Academy following reports he would face disciplinary action.

BBC drama The Reckoning for tackling the subject of disgraced presenter Jimmy Savile.The actor, who plays Savile in the four-part mini-series, appeared on Channel 4’s Sunday Brunch where he stressed the importance of portraying characters like Savile.Speaking on the show, Coogan said: “I think that’s because Jimmy Savile played a trick on the entire nation so there’s a real feeling of antagonism about it.“But you need to look at someone like that to understand how they’re able to operate and to prevent it happening again. If you sweep it under the carpet and don’t talk about it anymore, then those people are destined to come back.”Coogan said he spoke to actors playing the victims on-set to put them at ease.

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.

Prince William is thought to soon fall out with the BBC again in the wake of its upcoming TV programme The Reckoning.The drama is about the late TV presenter Jimmy Savile who, over the duration of his lifetime, is said to have preyed on around 500 vulnerable victims as young as two years old. He died in 2011 aged 84 and never faced justice for his crimes.

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.

Jordan Moreau You haven’t seen the last of Gru and the Minions quite yet.Universal Pictures and Illumination announced Friday that “Despicable Me 4” is coming to theaters on July 3, 2024. Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Pierre Coffin, Miranda Cosgrove and Steve Coogan will all be returning for the next chapter in the animated, family-friendly series about the reformed super-villain and his army of yellow Minions.Chris Renaud, who directed the first two “Despicable Me” movies, is back for the fourth installment.

Illumination and Universal have set release dates for their forthcoming animated films Migration and Despicable Me 4. The former original will be released wide on June 30, 2023, opening against the untitled fifth film in the Indiana Jones franchise from Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. The latest installment in the top-grossing Despicable Me franchise is set for a wide release on the wide-open weekend of July 23, 2044. Both films are taking up slots inhabited by previously announced, untitled Illumination Animated Films.

The racially motivated 1993 murder of 19-year-old Stephen Lawrence in southeast London made headlines — but for all the wrong reasons.It took nearly 20 years for two of his killers to be brought to justice against the backdrop of a massive coverup by the Metropolitan Police. That long narrative road is the crux of “Conviction: The Case of Stephen Lawrence,” a three-part series on Acorn TV starring Steve Coogan as dogged DCI Clive Driscoll, who reopened the case and spent six years getting to the truth of what really happened that night.“Conviction” aired last August on ITV in the UK under the title “Stephen.” It’s not the first time that ITV dramatized the case; a 1997 movie, “The Murder of Stephen Lawrence,” starred Marianne Jeanne-Baptiste and Hugh Quarshie as Steven’s parents, Doreen and Neville Lawrence.Quarshie reprises his role in “Conviction,” with Sharlene Whyte as Doreen.

Edinburgh Television Festival is to return in person after two years online.

BBC Studios has restructured to combine its Productions and Content Partnerships businesses, bringing its units under the same roof as the indies it owns including Lookout Point, Clerkenwell Films and House Productions.

She lived through The Blitz, hid in an underground station and had a plane crash through the roof of her house.

K.J. Yossman Channel 4 has renewed BAFTA-winning series “The Lateish Show with Mo Gilligan” for at least two more seasons.The chat show, which features interviews, games, sketches and music, is co-produced by Gilligan’s production company Momo G and Expectation.

Sally Wainwright, Daisy May Cooper and the hosts of Top Gear, along with senior BBC execs, will address next month’s BBC Studios Showcase, as the commercial outfit unveils a packed lineup for the online-only event.