Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon on Why It’s Time to End ‘The Trip’ Franchise

A lorry driver cheated death by just two minutes after waking up to a massive explosion before quickly leaping out of his cab after a fire-obsessed arsonist set it alight.

A great grandmother claimed to have ‘discovered’ a haul of drugs stashed in her bra after being searched by police.

Apprentice star Thomas Skinner couldn't resist sticking out his claws regarding the sales techniques of this years cast.Thomas, 28, had previously been hailed by British business magnate Alan Sugar for his gift of selling anything to anyone during his time on the programme.And he certainly proved to have the gift of the gab, with the star flourishing during the 2019 BBC series despite not winning the £250,000 business deal from Lord Sugar.Making a cheeky swipe at the lack of sales expertise on this year's show, the former contestant offered up his own assistance on Twitter.Poking fun of this years cast, he tweeted: "There should be a phone a friend option. "Where the candidates can ring me up, and I'll turn up for 45 minutes and sell the lot.

Birmingham Live reports. It appears a man on the floor is being kicked by attackers above him, although the mass of brawlers partly obscures him from view.During the bust-up, a woman desperately screams "get off, get off" as several men attack another man on the ground.At one stage, a man is dragged by his coat along the pavement and struck in the head."F***ing hell, my man is down," shouts a witness, then security staff appear to help the injured person to his feet as the group flees.West Midlands Police said officers were called to reports of a "large fight" at around 4.20 am but were unable to make any arrests because those involved had already dispersed when they arrived.Officers urged anyone with information to get in touch, even if they want to remain anonymous, because the probe into the brawl is still ongoing.A statement from West Midlands Police read: "We were called to reports of a large fight on Broad Street at 4.20 am this morning, February 10."The fight ended and people began to disperse before officers arrived."We're aware of the video circulating online and we're looking into it.

Kate Garraway welcomed the professional baker onto the show to discuss how her life has changed since she won the BBC One series in 2015.But fans were shocked to hear how the 37-year-old struggled growing up in the heart of Luton after she revealed how she was bullied by two fellow students at school.And the bullying didn't just include horrible names being screamed across the playground as she explained how she was regularly hit and beaten in the bathroom.One of the most painful memories included two boys repeatedly slamming her fingers in between a heavy fire door, and forcing her head into a toilet while they repeatedly flushed it.For emotional support you can call the Samaritans 24-hour helpline on 116 123, email jo@samaritans.org, visit a Samaritans branch in person or go to the Samaritans website.This is a live TV story and is constantly being notes updated.Please refresh the page regularly to get the latest TV updates.TV & Showbiz reporters are working to source the latest information, reaction, pictures and video related to this story.You can also follow us on Twitter @DailyStar, or follow us on Instagram @dailystar to get the latest TV and celeb gossip 24 hours a day.Or like our Daily Star Showbiz Facebook page to get the day's biggest stories, and have your say on them.Why not also subscribe to receive our regular Daily Star showbiz newsletters?You can do this on this page by simply entering your email address above and hitting 'subscribe'.Download the Daily Star app for flash alerts on the biggest stories of the day, so you don't miss out.Why not also subscribe to receive our regular Daily Star news bulletins? You can do this on this page by simply entering your email address above and hitting 'subscribe'.

The Apprentice star Amy Anzel has been axed by Lord Sugar after her tourism task went wrong - but she claims his firing was "unfair" and "unjustified".The BBC One show returned for its sixth week on Thursday night (February 10), and it saw the teams go head to head in Wales in a tense bid to put on a fun-filled adventure experience for tourists.Amy's team chose to provide a package which included a zip-line ride, a fact-filled tour of a local underground mine, and a mature cheese-tasting experience.Sadly for Amy, though, her team lost and it was her time to leave the show - after landing in the boardroom with team leader Katherine Louise Burn and Aaron Willis.Speaking exclusively to Daily Star and other press, Amy admitted she was "gutted" to be fired by Lord Sugar, but she's now fired back his reasons for kicking her off the series.Speaking about her reaction to getting the chop, Amy said: "I was gutted. I was so sad and disappointed, but I've never seen someone fired by Week Six for not being PM and I thought 'I've been sub-team leader for four out of six tasks', I've been showing my skillset and my business acumen."I did put myself up as PM in Week Two and ultimately I've been contributing significantly to every single task.

Snoop Dogg has been accused of sexual assault and sexual battery by an alleged former employee, Us Weekly can confirm.

The Masked Singer fans will discover who Mushroom, RoboBunny and Panda really are this weekend - with Saturday (February 12) playing host to the show's grand final.But to help you out, the clever team behind the smash ITV show have given us exclusive new clues as to the characters’ true identities.So here they are - along with other pointers and guesses from the TV judges and viewers.Can you beat Jonathan Ross, who has topped his rivals Davina McCall, Mo Gilligan and Rita Ora by guessing three celebrities correctly this series?Jonathan joked about his success: "I’ve been paying attention to the clues and then you’ve got to also never, ever, ever listen to Rita Ora."Also helping the panel out in the final is last year’s winner Joss Stone (who was Sausage).There is also a treat for the finalists as - in a series first - they will get to duet with some old faces from the past.Robobunny will be joined by Queen Bee (Nicola Roberts) to sing Aretha Franklin and George Michael’s I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me).Panda will team up with Hedgehog (Jason Manford) for Marvin Gaye & Kim Weston’s It Takes TwoAnd Mushroom gets to sing with Robin (Aston Merrygold) on Rihanna’s We Found Love.New clue: Will I win on Saturday? It wouldn’t be the first time funnily enough.Other series clues: She likes to start new things, took the panel "back to school" with one performance, has planted themselves in the woods "far from home", may have her own perfume, wants to "bring peace and love, man", showed us two pints of milk and had the letter W planted in bushes around her.Guesses so far: Charlotte Church, Sia, Rebel Wilson, Vicky McClure, Aisling Bea, Lily Allen and Willow SmithNew clue: The Masked Singer has been one helluva ride but I can’t wait

Bella Hadid looked chic as she was spotted leaving her New York City apartment on Thursday.The 25-year-old supermodel wore eyeglasses as she sported the laid back look, pairing baggy pants with a cropped top.The ex of The Weeknd showed off her toned midriff carried her multiple cellphones and an iced coffee through the streets of the Big Apple. Out and about:Bella Hadid looked chic as she was spotted leaving her New York City apartment on ThursdayGigi Hadid's little sister was on her way to a fashion show in the city.Bella has made a name for herself in the modeling world for the past several years.

Kim Kardashian took to her Instagram Story to share her enthusiasm over the finale of the Sex And The City revival series And Just Like That...On Thursday, the 41-year-old SKIMS mogul posted images from the last episode of the show's first season which aired on February 3.'I'm just finally catching up on last week's episode and this show makes so happy,' Kim wrote on an image of Miranda Hobbes (Cynthia Nixon). Excited:Kim Kardashian took to her Instagram Story to share her enthusiasm over the finale of the Sex and the City revival series And Just Like That...(seen in 2020) Fan:On Thursday, the 41-year-old SKIMS mogul posted images from the last episode of the show's first season which aired on February 3She continued, 'And I'm also really happy that Miranda is a redhead again.

Sterling K. Brown promises that “This Is Us” will stick the landing for its series ending.

Lockdown is starting to ease in all parts of the UK, but there are still numerous restrictions on what people can and can’t do.

Steve Coogan is giving The ­Persuaders! a Hollywood remake, the Daily Star Sunday can reveal.

Steve Coogan has come under fire from a Tory MP after placing his gardener and housekeeper on the government furlough scheme.

Actor Steve Coogan has taken the decision to furlough his gardener and his housekeeper at cost to the tax payer mind the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Good Morning Britain host Piers Morgan, 55, has heavily criticised Steve Coogan, 54, after it was reported that he has furloughed his gardener and housekeeper. According to The Sun, Steve has left the taxpayer to cover 80 per cent of his house staff’s wages at his £4 million country mansion.The presenter addressed the situation on the ITV show this morning and branded the Alan Partridge star “worse than Victoria Beckham”.Piers said: "He's the great man of the people...

Steve Coogan has reportedly furloughed his gardener and housekeeper at his £4million country home during the coronavirus lockdown.

PIERS Morgan slammed Steve Coogan today after The Sun revealed the Alan Partridge star is furloughing his house staff. The journalist blasted the comic as he left the taxpayer to stump up 80 per cent of the gardener and housekeeper's wages at his £4million country mansion.

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has revealed the home release details for Greed, the Michael Winterbottom-directed Steve Coogan starring comedy satire which we absolutely loved. The movie will come to download from 15th June and then he physical formats from 29th June.

By Leo Barraclough

Has it really been 10 years? The fourth 'Trip' film — and maybe the last — finds Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon retracing the path of Odysseus as they continue to eat, drink, and be quippy.