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The Independent
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Steve Coogan says he now dresses the same as character Alan Partridge
Steve Coogan, 59, has stated he feels he is increasingly morphing into his long-standing alter-ego, Alan Partridge, a character he has played for over three decades since 1991. Coogan recounted an incident where he discovered he was wearing a shirt identical to one prepared for Partridge on set, leading him to feel the lines between himself and the character were blurring. He explained that he needed to change into the costume shirt for his 'own sanity' to maintain a clear distinction between his identity and Partridge's. A new Partridge series, 'And Did Those Feet… with Alan Partridge,' is forthcoming, which will see the character return to his home county of Norfolk after working in Saudi Arabia. Coogan is also set to reunite with Rob Brydon for a fifth season of 'The Trip,' with filming scheduled to commence in Scandinavia later this year.
Wales Online
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Rob Brydon says he 'doesn't get the respect' in rare career insight
Rob Brydon says he 'doesn't get the respect' in rare career insight Gavin and Stacey star Rob Brydon has spoken frankly about his career in recent years, talking about the sorts of roles he'd hope he'd land compared with those he did Rob Brydon has commented on how he thinks he is viewed Gavin and Stacey star Rob Brydon has said that he sometimes doesn't get the respect other actors get due to his crossover between presenting and acting work. Speaking about his career just a few months after turning 60, Rob reflected on how fortunate he feels to still be getting roles in his sixth decade. He told the Telegraph: 'I'm very lucky, I'm 60 and people are still asking me to do things. I like doing lots of different things. 'The downside of that is you don't get the respect that somebody who focuses on one thing [gets], because one minute I'm hosting, the next I'm acting.' Rob's reflections on his career come ahead of filming about to commence on the next series of The Trip, one which sees him and Steve Coogan travel go on road trips in different countries, visiting restaurants along the way. Directed by Michael Winterbottom, the programme has developed an avid following over the years, and it was the director who was the one who convinced Rob to do a fifth series. Rob Brydon has often been described as a national treasure Article continues below When asked why he was doing another now, Rob replied: "Because Michael Winterbottom 'Let's do another one,'. We just turn up.' This isn't the first time Rob has touched on his career in recent years. Last year, he talked to the Guardian about the Gavin and Stacey finale and his relationship with other long-running cast members including Ruth Jones. However, he also touched on rumours that he had ambitions for serious roles such as Succession-type dramas. Rob Brydon and Steve Coogan In response, he said: 'I mean, who wouldn't want to have been in Succession? Watching it, I thought, my God, the wit of it. 'I'd love to be in something like this. But all actors would love to do something different to what they're known for, I think, which for me is a kind of warm-hearted naivety. Article continues below 'My problem is that I am not driven enough or hungry enough to make the effort. And, yes, maybe part of that is, oh, then I won't fail if I don't try.' While Rob may not have appeared in Succession, he will appear in the latest series of The Trip. Due to be six episodes long, it will see Rob and Steve, 59, explore Northern Europe. Speaking about the return of the series, Steve said: 'I'm delighted that Michael Winterbottom has managed to persuade me at the age of 59 to join Rob, aged 60, to squeeze the last few drops of comedy from a bottle that we both thought was pretty much empty.'
South Wales Guardian
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
Steve Coogan spared driving ban after using The Trip filming as excuse
Coogan was travelling on the M6 in a Range Rover near Telford, Shropshire, on July 29 last year when he was caught going over the 70mph speed limit, a court official said. In a letter to Birmingham Magistrates' Court, reported by the Evening Standard, he urged the court not to disqualify him as he had already accrued six points on his licence. The newspaper said the Alan Partridge actor told the court he was expected to film The Trip, which the 59-year-old appears in with co-star Rob Brydon, and a lengthy driving ban would mean 'the production would likely be unable to proceed'. Coogan's request for five penalty points to be imposed instead of six was granted after he pleaded guilty to the offence on January 30. He was ordered to pay a £2,500 fine, plus £90 costs and a £1,000 victim surcharge. The Evening Standard said his letter to the court read: 'I have a series of important film commitments scheduled for 2025, many of which involve driving as a central component of the work. 'I am due to appear in a well-established TV series called The Trip which as the title suggests requires me to drive. 'This starts filming towards the end of June 2025 and if I were unable to drive, the production would likely be unable to proceed.' Coogan previously successfully argued for a shorter driving ban at Crawley Magistrates' Court in August 2019 after being caught doing 36mph in a 30mph zone – saying an extended disqualification would mean he could not film the new series of Alan Partridge. He was also banned from driving for 28 days at Worthing Magistrates' Court in 2016 for travelling at 54mph in a 30mph zone in a Mazda sports car.
Leader Live
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Steve Coogan spared driving ban after using The Trip filming as excuse
Coogan was travelling on the M6 in a Range Rover near Telford, Shropshire, on July 29 last year when he was caught going over the 70mph speed limit, a court official said. In a letter to Birmingham Magistrates' Court, reported by the Evening Standard, he urged the court not to disqualify him as he had already accrued six points on his licence. The newspaper said the Alan Partridge actor told the court he was expected to film The Trip, which the 59-year-old appears in with co-star Rob Brydon, and a lengthy driving ban would mean 'the production would likely be unable to proceed'. Coogan's request for five penalty points to be imposed instead of six was granted after he pleaded guilty to the offence on January 30. He was ordered to pay a £2,500 fine, plus £90 costs and a £1,000 victim surcharge. The Evening Standard said his letter to the court read: 'I have a series of important film commitments scheduled for 2025, many of which involve driving as a central component of the work. 'I am due to appear in a well-established TV series called The Trip which as the title suggests requires me to drive. 'This starts filming towards the end of June 2025 and if I were unable to drive, the production would likely be unable to proceed.' Coogan previously successfully argued for a shorter driving ban at Crawley Magistrates' Court in August 2019 after being caught doing 36mph in a 30mph zone – saying an extended disqualification would mean he could not film the new series of Alan Partridge. He was also banned from driving for 28 days at Worthing Magistrates' Court in 2016 for travelling at 54mph in a 30mph zone in a Mazda sports car.
Rhyl Journal
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Rhyl Journal
Steve Coogan spared driving ban after using The Trip filming as excuse
Coogan was travelling on the M6 in a Range Rover near Telford, Shropshire, on July 29 last year when he was caught going over the 70mph speed limit, a court official said. In a letter to Birmingham Magistrates' Court, reported by the Evening Standard, he urged the court not to disqualify him as he had already accrued six points on his licence. The newspaper said the Alan Partridge actor told the court he was expected to film The Trip, which the 59-year-old appears in with co-star Rob Brydon, and a lengthy driving ban would mean 'the production would likely be unable to proceed'. Coogan's request for five penalty points to be imposed instead of six was granted after he pleaded guilty to the offence on January 30. He was ordered to pay a £2,500 fine, plus £90 costs and a £1,000 victim surcharge. The Evening Standard said his letter to the court read: 'I have a series of important film commitments scheduled for 2025, many of which involve driving as a central component of the work. 'I am due to appear in a well-established TV series called The Trip which as the title suggests requires me to drive. 'This starts filming towards the end of June 2025 and if I were unable to drive, the production would likely be unable to proceed.' Coogan previously successfully argued for a shorter driving ban at Crawley Magistrates' Court in August 2019 after being caught doing 36mph in a 30mph zone – saying an extended disqualification would mean he could not film the new series of Alan Partridge. He was also banned from driving for 28 days at Worthing Magistrates' Court in 2016 for travelling at 54mph in a 30mph zone in a Mazda sports car.
