Real life of Alan Partridge legend Steve Coogan - from humble beginnings to household name

The musical Wicked is celebrating its 20th anniversary on Broadway this weekend!

the real life Ed Gein) was first introduced in 1974’s “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.” The hulking murderer has gone on to appear in nine films in the franchise – including the 1990 film “Leatherface: Texas Chainsaw III,” that starred Viggo Mortensen before he was famous, and 1995’s “Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation,” which starred a pre-fame Matthew McConaughey. Leatherface disgustingly wears a mask made up of the skin of his victims over nine movies, he’s been played by a variety of stunt men and actors, including Bill Johnson, Robert Jacks and Dan Yeager.

Steve Coogan has defended his decision to sign an open letter calling for a ceasefire in Gaza amid the current Israel-Hamas conflict, while also condemning the “horrific” Hamas attacks.Coogan was among over 2,000 names from the arts world who signed the letter. Tilda Swinton, Massive Attack‘s Robert Del Naja and Miriam Margoyles are also among the signees.The letter condemns various governments for “not only tolerating war crimes but aiding and abetting them” amid the current conflict between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas, as well as “every act of violence against civilians and every infringement of international law whoever perpetrates them”.Citing Israeli Minister of Defence Yoav Gallant’s depiction of Palestinians as “human animals”, the letter goes on to argue that Palestinians “have become people to whom almost anything can be done”.However, some have criticised the letter for not openly condemning the actions of Hamas, who reignited tensions between Israel and Palestine when it launched its biggest ever attack on Israel on October 7, killing over 1,000 people.In response, Israel imposed a “total siege” on Gaza, threatening to cut off electricity, fuel and supplies of food and water.

Stacey Solomon took to her social media and told fans she 'just wanted to apologise' as she did a weekly shop around her local supermarket. The Loose Women star was just going about her business but couldn't seem to escape herself as she was featured around the Asda store.

Disgraced paedophile Jimmy Savile abused his position of power decades before his TV career, targeting young girls and boys at DJ nights held at clubs in the north of England.

She's been on the cobbles of Coronation Street for decades and Audrey Roberts has now found herself thrust back to the forefront of a major storyline following the death of her son, Stephen Reid. The broke businessman returned to Weatherfield last year and it wasn't long before fans were fearing for Audrey.

Emily Blunt and Jaume Collet-Serra will reunite for something beyond a “Jungle Cruise” sequel. Deadline reports that actress and director will work together on “Kate Warne,” an action thriller for Amazon MGM.  Dawyne Johnson‘s Seven Buck banner also fronts the project, making it the third Collet-Serra film it’s backed after “Jungle Cruise” and “Black Adam.” Currently, Blunt is only on board as a producer, but she’s looking to star in the picture, too; obviously, conversations about that can’t start again until the SAG strike lifts.

Steve Coogan meeting Jimmy Savile for the first time – check it out below.Coogan plays the disgraced presenter in BBC series The Reckoning, which follows Savile’s upbringing, career and history of sexual abuse over decades.Following the show’s release last week, footage of Coogan meeting Savile from 1988 on The James Whale Radio Show was unearthed from the archives on Talk TV.In the clip, Coogan does an impression of Savile opposite him. “That was turning the clock back to when I was first on the radio, my first week in showbiz with a very young Cliff Richard,” Savile replies.

Coronation Street's Ryan Connor - played by Ryan Prescott - hasn't had it easy in recent times.

Dancing With the Stars seems to have a better success rate at making successful couples than some of your favorite dating reality shows!

Tilda Swinton, Steve Coogan and Massive Attack’s Robert Del Naja are some of the 2,000 people from across the arts and entertainment world who have signed an open letter calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.Miriam Margoyles, Maxine Peake, Frankie Boyle and Charles Dance are also among the signatories of the letter, which condemns various governments for “not only tolerating war crimes but aiding and abetting them” amid the current conflict between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas, as well as “every act of violence against civilians and every infringement of international law whoever perpetrates them”.Citing Israeli Minister of Defence Yoav Gallant’s depiction of Palestinians as “human animals”, the letter goes on to argue that Palestinians “have become people to whom almost anything can be done”.“We are witnessing a crime and a catastrophe. Israel has reduced much of Gaza to rubble, and cut off the supply of water, power, food and medicine to 2.3million Palestinians.

More than 2,000 figures from the UK’s arts and culture world have signed an open letter calling for the immediate cessation of Israel’s blockade and bombing of Gaza.

Coronation Street fans were left in a state of dismay during the latest trip to Weatherfield as it was revealed that Peter Barlow was the reason for Stephen Reid's shocking permanent exit. Fans have been speculating as to how the serial killer would leave.

Coronation Street star Joe Duttine has joked he's got to 'be careful' when it comes to mixing up his real wife and his on-screen wife as they share the same name. The actor is known for playing Tim Metcalfe in the ITV soap and the much-loved character is married to Sally Metcalfe, played by Sally Dynevor.

Steve Coogan’s portrayal of Jimmy Savile in The Reckoning has been praised as “absolutely convincing” by critics.Created by writer Neil McKay and executive producer Jeff Pope, the four-part series covers Savile’s upbringing, his career as a TV presenter for the BBC and his history of sexual abuse over decades. Four survivors of Savile are also dramatised in the series.The Reckoning, which debuted on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Monday (October 9), has received praise for its portrayal of the disgraced presenter – but hasn’t convinced everyone on whether its existence is necessary.In a three-star review on the Guardian, Coogan is described as “brilliant” in the role of Savile.

BBC viewers say they have been left 'feeling sick' after watching Steve Coogan's transformation into Jimmy Savile on The Reckoning. Last night, (October 9) the BBC One drama aired its first episode, with the Alan Partridge star telling the story of how the radio and TV show host covered up horrific crimes. Children's presenter Jimmy was exposed as a paedophile in the years after his death, with The Reckoning telling the stories of his real-life victims.

Steve Coogan stars as Jimmy Savile in a new BBC drama series about the disgraced presenter's rise to fame and his sickening crimes, which he hid in plain sight for decades.

A new BBC mini-series will tell the horrific story of sexual predator Jimmy Savile and his victims. The Reckoning, which will air on BBC1, stars Steve Coogan as disgraced DJ and entertainer Savile.

Marta Balaga World War I spy drama “Davos 1917” was inspired by real stories, says head writer and creative producer Adrian Illien. As well as real women. “There were all these Swiss nurses who would go abroad during the war.

Coronation Street star Daniel Brocklebank has heaped praise on his now-on-screen husband Peter Ash after viewers saw them tie the knot - twice - in the ITV soap. There was joy in Weatherfield on Monday night (October 2) as Billy tied the knot with Paul Foreman in front of their nearest and dearest in the Bistro.