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U.S. Remake of ‘Gavin and Stacey’ is Happening

Brigid Brown — Thu, 09 May 2013 16:06:36 +0000

Before you get your knickers in a bunch over one of your favorite British shows being remade in the U.S.

Steve Coogan to Star in ‘House’ Creator’s ABC Pilot: Is He the Next Hugh Laurie?

Kevin Wicks — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 01:25:20 +0000

Before Hugh Laurie started pulling seven-figure salaries and faking an American accent on House, he was beloved stateside only by Anglophiles who knew him from his long-running Britcom partnership with Stephen Fry. Then David Shore ...

A Brief History of Michael Caine Impressions

Leah Rozen — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:30:04 +0000

Michael Caine’s birthday celebration is past – he turned 80 on March 14 – but we have one last salute to the veteran British actor.

WATCH: Teaser Trailer For The Alan Partridge Movie

Fraser McAlpine — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 12:41:56 +0000

Stop what you’re doing, even if it’s reading this now, and watch Steve Coogan and Tim Key throw a few ideas around, in the teaser for what is presumably still called The Alan Partridge Movie.

The Enduring Legend (And Mockery) Of Bond’s Martini

Fraser McAlpine — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 13:09:41 +0000

Let’s start at the beginning, with a simple question to the world’s most famous spy.

Do you fancy a drink, Mr Bond?

Watch: School-Kids Act Out The History Of Factory Records With Animation

Fraser McAlpine — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 12:07:43 +0000

If you’ve seen the film 24 Hour Party People, or have more than a passing interest in the music of the British city of Manchester (that’s basically Joy Division, New Order, the Smiths, Happy Mondays, the Stone Roses and all ...

Finally! An Alan Partridge Movie

Fraser McAlpine — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 17:31:27 +0000

The last couple of years have seen a glorious return from one of British comedy’s most cherished characters. Alan Partridge, played with oily glee by Steve Coogan, has released an autobiography, appeared in a series of web-only ...

News Roundup: Steve Coogan’s Alan Partridge And His Autobiography

Fraser McAlpine — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 11:30:41 +0000

We’ve no idea why Steve Coogan, fresh from a triumphant performance alongside Rob Brydon in the BBC reality sitcom The Trip, has suddenly decided to revamp his most celebrated creation – Alan Partridge, the egomaniac failed TV ...

In ‘Our Idiot Brother,’ Steve Coogan Oozes Smarminess of Past Roles

Leah Rozen — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 21:11:50 +0000

The chance to see Steve Coogan starkers is only one of many reasons to catch Our Idiot Brother, a beguiling comedy starring Paul Rudd that opens this Friday (Aug. 26).

Who Does The Best Michael Caine Impression?

Fraser McAlpine — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 18:34:31 +0000

In a recent interview to promote the film Cars 2, Michael Caine was asked about all the people who have attempted an impersonation of his unique way of speaking over the years. And let’s face facts; there have been enough of them (and ...