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Observations: Sheep(s) draw an admiring flock to the West End

Saturday 12 May 2012

Sheeps have come up with a novel way to make sure that the atmosphere doesn't dip during their new comedy show. They've prepared a little call-and-response routine, asking the audience to shout out encouragement– "Keep going, Sheeps!" – at key intervals.

<p><b>Steve Coogan</b>:<br/> <i>22 November</i><br/> Another actor-turned-activist, comedian Steve Coogan, appeared at the Inquiry the day after Mr Grant, and accused former <i>News of the World</i> editor Andy Coulson of secretly listening in on a phone call designed to entice him into revealing personal information.<br/> Mr Coogan said he was at the Inquiry to represent those who didn’t 'have the stomach' to be there. After having stories published about him for years, the Alan Partridge creator said he felt his ‘closet was empty of skeletons’ and was ‘immune’ from any repercussions arising from giving evidence. </p>

Steve Coogan faces driving ban threat

Thursday 10 May 2012

Comedian Steve Coogan is facing trial over a speeding offence which could see him banned from the road.

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Saturday 05 May 2012

A critical view

No thanks: We didn't need Adele's speech

Music awards: Roughing up The Brits

Thursday 23 February 2012

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The comedian and actor Steve Coogan has endured a difficult year in which his marriage fell apart amid tabloid revelations of lap dancers and cocaine but, just like his excruciating creation Alan Partridge, he plans on Bouncing Back.

Mackay soars with the high-flying Canaries

Thursday 12 August 2004

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