Steve Coogan

Steve Coogan is taking on the role of Jimmy Saville in the new BBC drama mini series The Reckoning written by High Peak's very own BAFTA winning Neil Mckay. Photo BBC press office

Derbyshire TV writer on the new BBC Jimmy Savile drama

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Coogan said the decision to play the role was not one he took lightly (Photo: Getty Images)

Steve Coogan to play Jimmy Savile in new BBC drama The Reckoning

Alan Partridge will tour to Sheffield Arena on Saturday, April 30, 2022. Photo by Trevor Leighton.

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A statue of Alan Partridge has appeared in Norwich - here’s why (Photo: Shutterstock)

A statue of Alan Partridge has appeared in Norwich - here’s why

The new podcast is 18 episodes long (Photo: Audible)

Everything you need to know about the new Alan Partridge podcast

Dark Knight rises at Wollaton

Steve Coogan talks Alan Partridge

Comedian Steve Coogan, as his alter-ego Alan Partridge, attends the world premiere of his new film Alpha Papa at the Hollywood Cimema in Anglia Square, Norwich, Norfolk. Picture: Chris Radburn/PA Wire

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