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A portrait of David Bowie, commissioned by Sky Arts to celebrate Bowie topping a new list of Britain's 50 most influential artists of the last 50 years All photos: Press Association

David Bowie tops list for influence over past 50 years

The late David Bowie has been named Britain's most influential artist of the last 50 years for his ability to transcend music, film and fashion.

Music • 10 Aug 22

What's on? 10 top TV and streaming tips for Saturday

There's a look at the career of comedian Rik Mayall in Lord of Misrule, Gary Lineker is back at the helm as Match of the Day returns, there's Paul Simon and Duran Duran live, and some very tasty movies . . .

Television • 06 Aug 22

What's on? 10 top TV and streaming tips for Thursday

Ten Percent - the English language version of Call My Agent! - arrives, contestants are falling like skittles on Special Forces - Ultimate Hell Week, and a Channel 4 doc wonders Where Have All the Lesbians Gone?

Television • 28 Apr 22

What's on? 10 top TV and streaming tips for Thursday

Steve Coogan stars in a new dramedy called Chivalry, there's the first sign of summer as Super Garden returns, as does Special Forces - Ultimate Hell Week, while Bradley & Barney Walsh: Breaking Dad goes on a road trip . . .

Television • 21 Apr 22

Coogan did not take role as Jimmy Savile "lightly"

Actor and comedian Steve Coogan has said taking on the role of Jimmy Savile was not a decision he "took lightly" because "it's fraught with pitfalls".

Television • 03 Apr 22

Alan Partridge is coming to Baile Áha! Cliath and he's bringing Martin Brennan with him. Picture: BBC

Steve Coogan says his rebel Irishman will be back

Comedian and actor Steve Coogan says that Martin Brennan, the west of Ireland farmer who stole the show when he burst into Irish rebel songs on BBC TV three years ago, will be back as part of the new Alan Partridge live shows in Ireland this April.

Steve Coogan • 16 Mar 22

John Cooper Clarke: poetic champion composed

When the punk poet met future President Higgins in 1979

Original people's poet John Cooper Clarke has recalled his first-ever show in Ireland back in 1979 when he met an aspiring young Limerick-born poet who would go on to be the President of Ireland.

Music • 24 Feb 22

Sienna Miller and Steve Coogan to star in Chivalry

Miller and Coogan for Channel 4 series Chivalry

Sienna Miller, Steve Coogan and Paul Rudd are to star in new Channel 4 comedy drama Chivalry.

Television • 24 Aug 21

"Love him or loathe him, we all love Alan Partridge." All photos by Trevor Leighton

Back of the net! Alan Partridge adds new Dublin date

Steve Coogan has added an extra date to his Irish shows after his first gig at Dublin's 3Arena sold out. He will now play the venue on April 23 and 24, 2022.

Television • 29 May 21

What's on? 10 top telly tips for Friday

Tonight's TV picks include new epic drama Domina, Seth Rogen and much more on The Late Late Show, the return of Jools Holland, Tom Allen's new show Quizness, and Amy Adams starring in The Woman in the Window . . .

Television • 14 May 21

What's on? TV highlights for Tuesday March 31

New period crime drama Miss Scarlet and the Duke lands, as does US comedy Pen15, while it's the end of the odyssey for Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon in The Trip to Greece . . .

Television • 31 Mar 20

What's on? TV highlights for Tuesday

Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon are back for The Trip to Greece, Keeping Faith returns to TG4, Glór Tíre hits the live show stage, while Larry David continues his coffee war in Curb Your Enthusiasm . . .

Television • 03 Mar 20

Movie Review Round-Up - The New Releases

Rose Byrne, Steve Coogan, Harrison Ford and Tiffany Haddish are back in cinemas this weekend. Not all in the same film, but that does sound class...

Movies • 21 Feb 20

Film review: Greed is good, not great

Steve Coogan is in his element in this satire about the rise and fall of a British fashion mogul

Movies • 19 Feb 20

Steve Coogan: 'I sang Black and Tans song as a bet'

Actor and comedian Steve Coogan has said he sang rebel song Come Out, Ye Black and Tans on primetime BBC television last year as a "private bet" and as part of an "in-joke".

Movies • 19 Feb 20

The Late Late Show is back on RTÉ One on Friday, September 6, with The Late Late Toy Show front and centre on screens, and in hearts, in the run-up to Christmas

Ryan Tubridy shares Late Late Toy Show origins story

Ryan Tubridy shared the origins story of The Late Late Toy Show with his RTÉ Radio 1 listeners on Monday as the countdown to this year's extravaganza begins.

Television • 26 Aug 19

Steve Coogan to get Bafta Los Angeles award

UK comic actor Steve Coogan will be honoured later this year by Bafta Los Angeles with the Charlie Chaplin Britannia award for excellence in comedy.

Steve Coogan • 06 Aug 19

What's on? TV picks for Friday, Saturday and Sunday

Here are some tips on what's worth watching on the telly this Moon-tastic weekend between now and Sunday night . . . as always, it's a busy one!

Television • 19 Jul 19

Alan Partridge - "I'm more of a Nazi Megastructures man"

Alan Partridge throws shade at BBC ahead of live return

Ahead of his long-awaited return to live television next Monday with This Time with Alan Partridge on BBC One, the veteran presenter has admitted that he is "not an avid watcher" of the channel.

Television • 19 Feb 19

Steve Coogan and John C Reilly

The Stan & Ollie stars tell Harry Guerin just how much their Laurel and Hardy biopic has moved them.

Movies • 11 Jan 19

John C Reilly and Steve Coogan in Dublin's Olympia Theatre - They give arguably their best performances to date in Stan & Ollie

Stan & Ollie stars still fighting back the tears

Stan & Ollie stars Steve Coogan and John C Reilly have told RTÉ Entertainment that they still choke up when they watch their film about Laurel and Hardy's final tour of Ireland and the UK.

Movies • 12 Jan 19

Chance to win Stan & Ollie goodies

To mark the release of Laurel and Hardy biopic Stan & Ollie in cinemas, we're giving you the chance to win some movie goodies.

Movies • 11 Jan 19

Movie Review Round-Up - The New Releases

Hugh Jackman is back on the big screen in political biopic The Front Runner; Steve Coogan and John C Reilly shine in Stan and Ollie, and Kevin Hart and Bryan Cranston team up in The Upside.

Movies • 13 Jan 19

Masters at work - John C Reilly and Steve Coogan

Stan & Ollie a match made in Movie Heaven

If January feels like pushing a piano up a stairs, don't fret: help is on the way.

Movie Reviews • 11 Jan 19

Alan returns and this time we will see how great a genius he is.

Filming finished on new Alan Partridge series

Filming is completed and Norfolk's most consummately professional broadcaster returns with due self-importance to television this year.

Television • 13 May 18