Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorPaul Simon, who celebrates his 80th birthday on Wednesday, hasn’t written the last chapter in his epic singer-songwriter career.The musician’s life and career are the subject of an upcoming audiobook biography, “Miracle and Wonder: Conversations With Paul Simon,” from Malcolm Gladwell and New York Times journalist Bruce Headlam. It’s set to be released on Nov.
Steve Coogan to play Jimmy Savile in new BBC One drama
26.09.2021 - 20:11 / nme.com
BBC One drama The Reckoning.The controversial series, which was first announced in October last year, will follow Savile through his early years as a DJ in the dance halls of North England, his career with the BBC, right up to his twilight years and how he used his celebrity and powerful connections to dispel the growing rumours about his personal life and hide in plain sight.The former Radio 1 DJ rose from working-class origins to become one of the biggest stars of British television, including
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deadline.com
13.10.2021 / 10:21
BBC Drama Boss On Jimmy Savile Drama ‘The Reckoning’: “There Is Still A Public Interest”
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.”
deadline.com
13.10.2021 / 01:11
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manchestereveningnews.co.uk
12.10.2021 / 20:51
What you said about Steve Coogan's controversial Jimmy Savile role - and his explanation
Steve Coogan's decision to take up the role of disgraced TV host Jimmy Savile has raised eyebrows.
variety.com
12.10.2021 / 20:01
Smash Mouth Singer Steve Harwell Retires After Disoriented New York Concert
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etcanada.com
12.10.2021 / 18:07
Will Ferrell Gets Therapy From Paul Rudd In New Trailer For ‘The Shrink Next Door’
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nme.com
11.10.2021 / 21:37
First image released of Steve Coogan as Jimmy Savile
The Reckoning.The behind-the-scenes shot via News For All shows Coogan with Savile’s light blonde hair in a jester’s outfit on a Bolton hospital ward, signalling that this would be the phase of the presenter’s career where he volunteered at Leeds General Infirmary and Stoke Mandeville Hospital.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
11.10.2021 / 19:11
Steve Coogan seen as Jimmy Savile for the first time as controversial BBC drama films in Bolton
Steve Coogan has been seen for the first time as disgraced radio and TV presenter Jimmy Savile.
dailyrecord.co.uk
07.10.2021 / 16:33
Jimmy Savile victim opens up on being groped by beast live on Top of the Pops ahead of new doc
One of Jimmy Savile's victim has opened up on the horror moment he repeatedly groped her live on BBC's Top of The Pops.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
06.10.2021 / 16:09
Filming for new BBC drama The Reckoning about Jimmy Savile set to begin in Greater Manchester
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manchestereveningnews.co.uk
01.10.2021 / 10:21
Cyril Smith and Jimmy Savile 'would have been stripped of their knighthoods' if they were still alive
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evoke.ie
30.09.2021 / 15:19
Dakota Johnson trades in Jamie Dornan for Paul Mescal in new flick
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evoke.ie
27.09.2021 / 22:33
People are furious with BBC over new drama about life of ‘twisted monster’ Jimmy Savile
A BBC drama about paedophile Jimmy Savile has triggered a massive backlash on social media. The UK’s national broadcaster has come under fire because it was where Savile worked for decades but was never exposed for his disturbing behaviour.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
27.09.2021 / 09:11
Steve Coogan to play Jimmy Savile in new BBC drama
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