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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.

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.

Netflix UK line-up for April 2022 has been released – scroll down to see the full list.Ozark fans will be pleased to see part two of the crime drama final season landing on April 29, while Todd Phillips’ DC Comics spin-off movie Joker (2019) will hit the small screen.The second season of the Groundhog Day-esque Russian Doll finally hits Netflix three years on from its debut.

Netflix has released the complete list of titles heading to the streaming service in April 2022!

Vernon Kay didn't have the best start to his Tuesday morning!MORE: Strictly's Tess Daly looks ageless in rare wedding photos with Vernon KayThe TV star took over hosting duties on The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show – but stunned listeners with a big slip-up.WATCH: Tess Daly impresses fans with dietary changeVernon, 47, was reading out fan tributes to Soft Cell's Marc Almond when the mistake occurred. He read out one message which read: "Love Marc Almond! Great voice, so unique, his music has helped me through some dark days.READ: Tess Daly's favourite mouth-watering dish leaves fans intriguedMORE: Vernon Kay and Tess Daly fairytale wedding day - all the photos"I saw him at Pride, and I think I was the first one at Hyde Park to run down and wait for him at the front.

Vernon Kay was left embarrassed after making a Jimmy Savile blunder live on radio this morning.

Former BBC Radio 1 DJ Mark Page has been found guilty by a jury for four counts of trying to arrange sex with a child in court on Wednesday 9 March. Page, 63, denied the charges, which consisted of five counts of arranging the commission of a child sex offence. A jury found him guilty of four of those counts.

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.

Good Morning Britain has sparked 850 Ofcom complaints after Richard Madeley questioned the death threats made against Sir Keir Starmer. On February 14, it was reported that an investigation had been launched into harmful messages that were sent to the Labour Party leader, after Boris Johnson made the false claim that to prosecute paedophile Jimmy Savile. Last Tuesday’s edition of GMB saw Madeley discussing Starmer’s experience, explaining that there are trolls who have been ‘calling for his execution’ online, which led the presenter to ask whether it was ‘that big a deal.

Good Morning Britian has been slapped with more than 800 complaints after comments made by Richard Madeley.

Good Morning Britain viewers are demanding Richard Madeley be sacked after he made controversial remarks.

Richard Madeley has cleared up his comments after he came under fire for a remark about Kier Starmer on ITV Good Morning Britain.

EXCLUSIVE: Carl Beverly and Sarah Timberman, the prolific producers behind series including SEAL Team and Justified, have teamed with Andrew Davies, the writer behind the original British drama House of Cards on a drama about a fictional UK Prime Minster facing a string of crises.

The Scottish Government has confirmed 15 people have died from coronavirus in the last 24 hours,

Nicola Sturgeon contemplated quitting last year over an investigation into her actions during a Government probe into Alex Salmond.

Boris Johnson will not apologise for accusing Sir Keir Starmer of failing to prosecute Jimmy Savile, No 10 has said.

Boris Johnson will not apologise for his Jimmy Savile slur against Keir Starmer despite protesters harassing the Labour leader outside parliament on Monday.

Boris Johnson has announced new staffing appointments at Number 10 following a turbulent week for the under-fire Prime Minister.

Marvel star Anthony Mackie and The Matrix actress Priyanka Chopra are set to star in an explosive new action film, Ending Things. Written by Kevin Sullivan, the story sees Chopra star as a hit-woman who is attempting to leave her life as an assassin behind (via Deadline).

Boris Johnson's spin doctor has resigned, the second major departure from Downing Street in one day.

Downing Street’s head of policy, Munira Mirza, has reportedly resigned after Boris Johnson failed to apologise for using a Jimmy Savile slur against Sir Keir Starmer.

Boris Johnson has u-turned on his false claim that Keir Starmer failed to prosecute the notorious child abuser Jimmy Savile.

A paedophile and rapist ex-DJ died in Strangeways prison following a battle with cancer, an inquest has heard.

Kate Moss's little sister Lottie Moss has checked into rehab. The OnlyFans model announced the update to fans in a video on TikTok on Wednesday (February 2).

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Video: Oti Mabuse admits she thinks AJ and Kai were undermarked (Birmingham Mail)BBC's Dan Walker warns Sally Nugent 'don't do those eyes at me'This Morning have a go at WordleMet Office weather for the week ahead from January 31 – Snow could arrive by end of week as things turn ‘wintry’The countries open to UK holidaymakers and their entry rules - at a glance'Please be financially considerate' - Martin Lewis pleas for people to be aware of those struggling with moneyDame Arlene Phillips reveals which I'm a Celeb campmates she still speaks toBoris Johnson makes Jimmy Savile reference in swipe at Keir StarmerGMB viewers complain over partygate scandal coverageGMB star Susanna Reid issues 'swipe' at Adele’s ticket prices for her cancelled Las Vegas gigsDancing on Ice star Connor Ball says Kye Whyte is recoveringDancing on Ice star reveals why he had to turn down a curry made by Taylor SwiftDuchess of Cambridge releases video after taking on rugby patronagesCoronation Street: Daniel pushes Max down the stairsRhona Goskirk is blackmailed on EmmerdaleCoronavirus Headlines February 1 - Liz Truss tests positive, 300 pictures in Met Police investigation and morePhillip Schofield shows his positive lateral flow test to viewers on This Morning as Alison Hammond stands in for him. mp4 The model, who married the Peaches hitmaker in 2018, has discussed her desire have a family in the past.

after Prime Minister Boris Johnson faced MPs in the House of Commons following the publication of Sue Gray’s report into alleged illegal gatherings at Downing Street.Part of the exchange between Labour leader Keir Starmer and Johnson saw the Prime Minister incorrectly accuse Starmer of failing to prosecute Jimmy Savile when he was head of the Crown Prosecution Service.Channel 4 News presenter Krishnan Guru-Murthy interviewed Dorries and asked why Johnson had used “fake news” and an “old meme repeated by conspiracy theorists” against Starmer in the House of Commons.Dorries shook her head and rolled her eyes when asked saying: “I don’t know, I don’t know the details…” she repeated before saying “the prime minister tells the truth,” despite repeated challenges from Guru-Murthy.On social media, users were quick to point out the sharp comparison’s to Tate’s character Lauren, a stroppy teenage school girl whose catchphrase was “Am I bovvered” and “are you disrespecting me?”You can see some of there reaction and comparisons here:Check out this excellent (but doctored) @krishgm interview with Tory MP Nadine Dorries.

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.

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

Steve Coogan has been snapped in costume dressed as Jimmy Saville for his role on new drama The Reckoning on Tuesday 2 November. Actor and comedian Steve is starring as paedophile Jimmy Savile in the BBC drama, which has been met with some mixed reactions since the BBC announced the making of show.

The Queen has carried out her first official engagements in seven days after she was ordered to rest by doctors and spent the night in hospital.

Steve Coogan has been spotted filming in Manchester for a new BBC drama which will see him transform into paedophile Jimmy Savile.

BBC drama director Piers Wenger has stressed the “public interest” in the network’s controversial Jimmy Savile project as he showcased eight upcoming shows that “don’t fit into the convention of genre.”

Steve Coogan's decision to take up the role of disgraced TV host Jimmy Savile has raised eyebrows.

Top stories from the Manchester Evening News today include a terrifying gang fight at Radcliffe Metrolink station involving 30 youths, Steve Coogan being spotted filming a new Jimmy Savile drama in Bolton and a Rochdale cafe which was praised for its response to an angry note left by a customer.