Very rare to find a really engrossing interview on breakfast tv these days, but that was excellent...Coogan seems to be a rarity in that he's always very genuine and engaging in most interviews I've seen him do.
It's all down to the tablets Alan takes to dial down the mania - they only work for a few hours a month so he has to time them just when he's pretending to be Steve.
It was brilliant. I was cynical about watching it due to the controversy, but his performance was so incredible it changed my mind. He is able to play a character in Alan Partridge which has made me cry laughing and played one of the most despicable monsters to perfection. The Reckoning made my skin crawl.
Steve is a very talented, down to earth, thoughtful, decent guy, rare these days. He thoroughly deserves his acting success. The best interview I've watched on Breakfast for a long time. One of the best lines from AP. "Lynn, some of these people have come from Stoke!" My dear, late mother and I cried with laughter all the way through that episode. Superbly acted by all with brilliant script writing. A wonderful memory... Steve, please do another 'The Trip' series with Rob. "What time's the battle, bout 12 o'clock, soooo we'll leave about 9-ish?!, 8.30 for 9.00, but it is a continental breakfast, thank you brother Rob (?)". Just superb comedy. Steve needs to be knighted...
Thank you Mr Coogan for taking on this role of Saville, although I obviously knew what he did you actually made me feel the horror of this man because of your amazing take of him. Glad to see Alan back he has always had me in tears of joy.
No one needed to see it. We all know what he did. The BBC should never have been the ones to profit from it. It's also deeply unsettling why a man would ever want to play that part. It's sick and pretty twisted. Shame on you.
Rubbish, some of the best shows have been about serial killers, murderers, peados etc. The Saville show was great…Coogan’s performance was award winning.
@@mojorisin8368It was absolutely riveting. One of the most terrifying performances of a real life monster that has ever been put to film. Coogan will likely be overlooked for an award because of the controversy surrounding it, but he deserves recognition. It was superbly done.
Also demonstrated how Steve recognised the importance of coming back to answer Charlie's question when Naga interrupted about shaving his head. Charlie's question was more apposite.
No that's not what it was, he was explaining the different methods of acting an actor uses. Coogan isn't a method actor, where one would continue to act as the subject outside of scenes.
@@davetoms3correct but he naturally evolved it into a joke but then stoped due to the seriousness of the subject. Classic Alan Partridge stuff just there
All credit to Steve he's learnt from his earlier venture into films. His portrayals of Stan Laurel and Jimmy Saville were outstanding. I guess with both those he had a character framework to work off. Can't be easy moving from comedy caricatures to real life personalities. Shaping the normalities of those characters and in particular fictional characters. Still love his Paul and Pauline Calf and people seem to have forgotten what a brilliant mimic he was. Yeah I agree Steve. Comedy (laughter) and music are so important, particularly at difficult points in your life. All the best with your future endeavours.
Stellar interview, Coogan is extremely talented, one of my favourites, while I was watching this I was just thinking about some of the things I’ve seen with Partridge in the past and I cracked up laughing.
Steve Coogan as Saville was chilling and there were times when I flicked the channel over rather than see what the sick outcomes were of particular scenes. So different to his role as Martin Sixsmith in Philomena with Judy Dench, in which he was equally convincing. A great actor who just happens to be very funny when it comes comedy.
When Coogan played Partridge back in the day it was brilliant, as Saville as much it was a factor, he done it well and it required great talent to do that
Coogan is a one off...doesn't get nowhere near the plaudits he should...so versitile and way to clever for the majority of us.To have a character still going strong after 30 yrs is impressive and love life Alan I say 👍
Because Steve IS so well known for Alan, amongst other things, that's exactly why he could play Savile without having to worry about people really associating him with that role. Alan is a true powerhouse creation, and I'm glad Steve never 'retired' him. I guess he could still kill Alan off, but it would be very sad indeed! Btw is Charlie really that much of a personality vacuum?? I don't normally watch Breakfast.
I was convinced by the Jimmy Saville act. I couldn't have watched it if it was the real character playing himself. Steve Coogan got the arrogance down to a fine art.
I didn't see Steve at all in that, he was totally immersed in the part and what's amazing is he could turn the act off as soon as the director yelled "Cut" and talk normally with the other cast. Proper professional.
Creative is an adjective isn't it? When did it become a noun? I don't like the way that people in the arts describe each other as "creatives" somehow trying to monopolise creativity for themselves. It's really narrow-minded. Lots of people in all spheres of life are creative thinkers, from people working in manufacturing to teachers to scientific researchers. People in the arts need to look outside of their little bubble.
When he said he was doing the saville program just thought why the hell but just done it do well tough watch though just shows how universal he can be a fantastic talent never dull
We all love Alan, but his saxondale series was fabulous. Additionally, characters like Paul and Pauline calf were just fantastic. We won't talk about the car salesman 😄. I'd like to see saxondale revived, but not at the expense of Alan, and neither his audiobooks, which are fantastic.
These two muppets are rubbish at conducting interviews but thank goodness for Steve Coogan’s ability to steer the conversation and provide entertaining anecdotes.
How frustrating to have the chance to interview Steve about his varied work but then blow it by having such banal questions. So typical of the poor quality of the BBC. How Michael Parkinson is missed.
Even though he’s an amazing actor, I could see him panicking internally as he realised he’d touched on “exposing political wokeness” while actually on BBC breakfast
I do like Steve C, very intelligent entertainer. However, I do wish the BBC studio staff would have affixed his poppy onto the correct side (Left, over the heart)
Steve Coogan is brilliant in alfa papa, Alan P, Paul Calf, his impressions and road trips. Not sure Saville was necessary but he was good. Wish he’d just shut up on politics.
I love this Steve Coogan character that Alan Partridge does. It's incredibly well studied and subtle; he really inhabits the role.
Alan Partridge was a brilliant character, but I really liked Saxondale as well. It is a bit overlooked, but quite brilliant.
Absolutely agree..... I loved Saxondale, was very under rated
It was excellent.
I loved Saxondale!
Is
I’ll give it a look. Never watched saxondale but love Steve
Very rare to find a really engrossing interview on breakfast tv these days, but that was excellent...Coogan seems to be a rarity in that he's always very genuine and engaging in most interviews I've seen him do.
It's all down to the tablets Alan takes to dial down the mania - they only work for a few hours a month so he has to time them just when he's pretending to be Steve.
Whenever I use a hotel buffet as i take my plate from the stack i always hear in my head the words 'got your big plate Alan?'😂
🤣🤣
TEA. OR. COFFEE. TEA. OR. COFFEE.
12 inches!!!!!
I watch the Christmas special EVERY year!..it's pure comedy gold, Absolute brilliance!
He is still very wary of media you can tell. I think he's a genius and still underappreciated, his performance in the Reckoning is phenomenal.
Is that the Jimmy saville one? I don’t have the guts to watch that, it sounds horrific (largely thanks to Coogan doing such a good job)
It was brilliant. I was cynical about watching it due to the controversy, but his performance was so incredible it changed my mind. He is able to play a character in Alan Partridge which has made me cry laughing and played one of the most despicable monsters to perfection. The Reckoning made my skin crawl.
Steve coogon playing savile gave me the chills his voice was exactly the same as savile 😮
Not quite but the mannerisms were there
The voice was bang on nearly@@jaggass
...if Savile was from Manchester, you mean. At times in The Reckoning Coogan sounded more like Paul Calf than Saville
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Great interview with really thoughtful questions. Coogan is brilliant.
Steve is a very talented, down to earth, thoughtful, decent guy, rare these days. He thoroughly deserves his acting success. The best interview I've watched on Breakfast for a long time. One of the best lines from AP. "Lynn, some of these people have come from Stoke!" My dear, late mother and I cried with laughter all the way through that episode. Superbly acted by all with brilliant script writing. A wonderful memory... Steve, please do another 'The Trip' series with Rob. "What time's the battle, bout 12 o'clock, soooo we'll leave about 9-ish?!, 8.30 for 9.00, but it is a continental breakfast, thank you brother Rob (?)". Just superb comedy. Steve needs to be knighted...
Totally agree. He's an amazing talent, such a fertile creative imagination.
A warm bath with a capful of Dettol, and that's non-negotiable.
A day doesn't go by when I don't use at least three Alanisms. Steve Coogan is a legend.
Thank you Mr Coogan for taking on this role of Saville, although I obviously knew what he did you actually made me feel the horror of this man because of your amazing take of him. Glad to see Alan back he has always had me in tears of joy.
No one needed to see it. We all know what he did. The BBC should never have been the ones to profit from it. It's also deeply unsettling why a man would ever want to play that part. It's sick and pretty twisted. Shame on you.
@@mojorisin8368I completely agree. Totally repulsive
Nice gold suit, though - do you reckon he had it made to measure or was off the rack@@mojorisin8368 ?
Rubbish, some of the best shows have been about serial killers, murderers, peados etc. The Saville show was great…Coogan’s performance was award winning.
@@mojorisin8368It was absolutely riveting. One of the most terrifying performances of a real life monster that has ever been put to film. Coogan will likely be overlooked for an award because of the controversy surrounding it, but he deserves recognition. It was superbly done.
I swear when Steve looked at the camera a couple of times it was like Alan peeking through a little 😅 Lovely stuff
Steve there enjoying his warm bath
He's an amazing talent.
8:30 “I’d jump in and jump out of it, I wouldn’t need to wander around as him at lunch time - ” so close to making a joke but stops himself. Legend
Also demonstrated how Steve recognised the importance of coming back to answer Charlie's question when Naga interrupted about shaving his head. Charlie's question was more apposite.
I noticed that too! Haha!
No that's not what it was, he was explaining the different methods of acting an actor uses. Coogan isn't a method actor, where one would continue to act as the subject outside of scenes.
Classic Alan Partridge line coming out just there
@@davetoms3correct but he naturally evolved it into a joke but then stoped due to the seriousness of the subject. Classic Alan Partridge stuff just there
Yeah, good interview. Glad you're here and doing this Steve.
All credit to Steve he's learnt from his earlier venture into films. His portrayals of Stan Laurel and Jimmy Saville were outstanding. I guess with both those he had a character framework to work off. Can't be easy moving from comedy caricatures to real life personalities. Shaping the normalities of those characters and in particular fictional characters.
Still love his Paul and Pauline Calf and people seem to have forgotten what a brilliant mimic he was.
Yeah I agree Steve. Comedy (laughter) and music are so important, particularly at difficult points in your life.
All the best with your future endeavours.
Steve Coogan= Cool guy. Well done mate
Stellar interview, Coogan is extremely talented, one of my favourites, while I was watching this I was just thinking about some of the things I’ve seen with Partridge in the past and I cracked up laughing.
Bloody brilliant performance from everyone in those episodes. I found Steve (as Savile) extremely unnerving.
I cannot wait to get the audio book, frankly the books are my favorite of all Partridge.
its prety great
i've been listening to it, pure liquid partridge
You got the audio book ? Needless to say, you had the last laugh
Chapter 14 - Edmonds
@@iamtheresurrection5603 I've heard he's still at large.
I consider Alan to be a real person at this point.
you mean he's not?
Very talented man still watch Alan partridge still makes me laugh 😂
8:35 - 'I didn't have to wander round as him, at lunchtime' 😂
Hes such an utter pro, respect to Steve
Steve Coogan as Saville was chilling and there were times when I flicked the channel over rather than see what the sick outcomes were of particular scenes. So different to his role as Martin Sixsmith in Philomena with Judy Dench, in which he was equally convincing. A great actor who just happens to be very funny when it comes comedy.
Savile! one l 🤣
When Coogan played Partridge back in the day it was brilliant, as Saville as much it was a factor, he done it well and it required great talent to do that
Saxondale was a masterpiece in my opinion.
Yes, yes, and yes again 🤘🤘🤘
@@thecalmingorange Do you fancy a drink?
Neither do I
@@readventurekids
A big fat shot of directors
@@MADCHESTERUTD-me7cu Ooooooh, ladyboys!
Steve Coogan has so much talent. I will always remember him as Alan Partridge.
He's not dead.
The BBC will be eternally grateful for The Reckoning.
Many former BBC Managers can settle back and enjoy their retirement pensions once more.
Coogan and Gervais are our country's finest!
Coogan is, definitely. Gervais, not so much.
Coogan is a one off...doesn't get nowhere near the plaudits he should...so versitile and way to clever for the majority of us.To have a character still going strong after 30 yrs is impressive and love life Alan I say 👍
5:49 I don't think that's the right word, Naga. I think it's remindful. It reminded me of Jimmy Savile.
God that’s good. Textbook
An overwhelming sense of a monster predator
Because Steve IS so well known for Alan, amongst other things, that's exactly why he could play Savile without having to worry about people really associating him with that role. Alan is a true powerhouse creation, and I'm glad Steve never 'retired' him. I guess he could still kill Alan off, but it would be very sad indeed!
Btw is Charlie really that much of a personality vacuum?? I don't normally watch Breakfast.
I was convinced by the Jimmy Saville act. I couldn't have watched it if it was the real character playing himself. Steve Coogan got the arrogance down to a fine art.
I didn't see Steve at all in that, he was totally immersed in the part and what's amazing is he could turn the act off as soon as the director yelled "Cut" and talk normally with the other cast. Proper professional.
Steve is a very talented man.
Very funny, a brilliant impressionist and a fine actor he was very convincing and menacing as Jimmy Savile.
Steve Coogan is a truly exceptional creative.
Creative is an adjective isn't it? When did it become a noun? I don't like the way that people in the arts describe each other as "creatives" somehow trying to monopolise creativity for themselves. It's really narrow-minded. Lots of people in all spheres of life are creative thinkers, from people working in manufacturing to teachers to scientific researchers. People in the arts need to look outside of their little bubble.
Great hair, Steve. I'm so jealous 😭
When he said he was doing the saville program just thought why the hell but just done it do well tough watch though just shows how universal he can be a fantastic talent never dull
sorry that was just a noise
Steve looks older than the current age Alan Partridge now
Legend
Steve Coogan being interviewed by Alan and Jenny on This Time
He should get a bafta for the reckoning
You reckon?
9:08 Alan's deep bath
I think Gareth Cheeseman’s “A wank, I think!” would be even better than “ahaaah” to embarrass Steve in public!
Oh, rattling roaring Willy is he, He's off to the BBC!
Oh will he go dere dere DERE!
Don’t look in the drawer
Extraordinary... 😁
Steve Coogan was excellent as Stan Laurel.
We all love Alan, but his saxondale series was fabulous. Additionally, characters like Paul and Pauline calf were just fantastic. We won't talk about the car salesman 😄. I'd like to see saxondale revived, but not at the expense of Alan, and neither his audiobooks, which are fantastic.
Excellent banter
I love the looks to the camera 😂
Great actor
There are no risks playing Jimmy Savelle in the Reckning------HES AN ACTOR !!!!
Love alan partridge he displays a true parody of life awesome BRITISH talent !
Lovely sense of humour
Steve's ears are growing at such a rate , he is now in competition with top Irish luggists Terry Wogan and Pat Jennings.
Alpha Papa was a brilliant movie that he did
I love this brilliant man. ❤
My life has become Alan quotes.
Stop getting life wrong
yes ! He got it in .."a warm bath !" Anyway he`s my neighbour in Brighton.
You're listening to this mornings Farmer
Who else could see the elephant in the studio ?
I saw a rabbit....
These two muppets are rubbish at conducting interviews but thank goodness for Steve Coogan’s ability to steer the conversation and provide entertaining anecdotes.
I remember sitting in the audience at Shepherds Bush Empire in 1980. Jim’ll Fix It…
'a warm bath' 😄
A character that has lasted this long (and got funnier) is incredible.
The colour is sonic blue, fender!😊
Charlie State does a good Alan Partridge impression.
02:30 - "that's the fame tax"
Just listening to him talking about it Jimmy S. Why was it necessary or important after the documentary was made?
A drama, to make money, get viewers and provoke public discussion.
2:25 is SO Partridge
Gareth Cheeseman for me (after Alan, of course!).
Coogan improves like a fine wine. A clever person can act the part of an idiot. But an idiot can’t act the part of a clever person.
How frustrating to have the chance to interview Steve about his varied work but then blow it by having such banal questions. So typical of the poor quality of the BBC. How Michael Parkinson is missed.
It's a powder-blue safari suit, Roger Moore style.
"The headslap"
Deat Jim, please can you fix it for me to get a second series.
Tacky
Long live Alan !!!
One day he will be fully recognised by the British public as a treasure.
Not when he gets involved in politics and insults half the electorate like he did before the last election.
@@4879danielget over yourself muppet
Patrick Marber
Even though he’s an amazing actor, I could see him panicking internally as he realised he’d touched on “exposing political wokeness” while actually on BBC breakfast
yeah and staring at her over there, on the couch, while he said it. He knows who the problem presenters are.
Anyone who thinks wokism is real is a cretin
@@meisterlymanu5214What a stupid comment.
Free Palestine. Admirably, he's also a big advocate of that. How does that make you feel? Inconvenient, Michael? Xx
@@jamescarr4662I think you have come to a wrong conclusion about Michael's comment.
He could learn from these wooden tops 😊
Come back on the telly Alan and give us another series.
Give him another series you shits
Charlie was out-Partridging Steve.
His ears look enormous. I’m a fan (of him, not ears in general, or his ears in particular). That is all.
Imagine if coogan had stayed in Jimmy savile character when the cameras weren't rolling. Jeez, that would have been awkward for the other actors.
"We did it with the survivors." Yeah, 'victims' he meant. Saville wasn't a serial killer.
how do you know?
@@oliver8510 he says it later on, did you not hear it?
@@documax123 how do you know he wasn't a serial killer?
@oliver8510 oh, yeah, good point. Yes, you never know.
I would like to see Steve portray Bill Cosby next in a mini series.
9:08 sponsored by Dettol.
I do like Steve C, very intelligent entertainer. However, I do wish the BBC studio staff would have affixed his poppy onto the correct side (Left, over the heart)
I quite like him.
There is only one film named The Reckoning, for me, and that stars Nicol Williamson. A great film!
They’re talking about a 4 part mini series not a movie.
@@octagonseventynine1253 obviously! My writing 'For me' should have conveyed exactly what I meant.
@@octagonseventynine1253 totally unrelated to Mr. Coogan. But, I recommend the film regardless. He's a right character in it. 👍
I thought Steve coogan was absolutley brilliant as Saville. Not many actors would be able to do that.
Passed a note under a toilet cubicle!! Bahahaha! Humans are so weird
top boy
Steve Coogan is brilliant in alfa papa, Alan P, Paul Calf, his impressions and road trips. Not sure Saville was necessary but he was good. Wish he’d just shut up on politics.
Boo hoo
8:37
When I see Steve Coogan I see my old lesbian English teacher.
Someone tell the presenter it’s aha! Not yaha ffs 🤦🏼♂️
Now then
As he gets older he's stopped pretending to have neutral, semi-RP accent. Just lets it flow out.