News about Stephen Mangan

Netflix's Baby Reindeer has led to a police investigation after fans wrongly accused a theatre director of being the inspiration behind an abuser depicted in the show.  The seven-part thriller series follows the real-life story of comedian Gadd, who plays himself in the form of struggling Scottish comedian Donny Dunn as he deals with relentless stalker 'Martha'.  

On Thursday, the actor, 55, completed Classic FM's all-star line-up, which included Dan Walker, Alexander Armstrong, Myleene Klass, Margherita Taylor, and Joanna Gosling. Stephen, who has been doing narration work as late, will host the program from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday, beginning on January 7. Stephen outlined his new role: "I am honored and excited to join the country's top classical music station with my own show," Stephen said at one of his favorite times of the week - Sunday afternoon. It's been a dream to appear on Classic FM as a lifelong listener and a big fan of classical music.' I can't wait to hear the listeners and to reveal my love of classical music, and I'm looking forward to their company every Sunday.'

IAN HERBERT: On Saturday, actor Stephen Mangan referred to a 'View from the Boundary' book to learn how his school geography teacher would have the cricket commentary on during lessons, and I suspect it fits into a strong association with the game. In the summer of 1981, our art teacher erroneously decided that an outdoor'sketching class' near the banks of the Shropshire Union Canal was required. He carried a radio for the Ashes Test, which would be remembered for the Miracle of Headingley. The sun was shining the day, as I recall, but perhaps that's just confirmation bias; a conviction that no one could ever compare Botham, Dilley, and those golden days of the early 1980s.

RICHARD EDEN: Sir Terence Conran, the late Sir Terence Conran's grandfather, changed the country's shops and restaurants and created iconic furniture. So when Felix Conran (pictured) founded a company to produce what was described as 'perfect, life-lasting' sofas and chairs, it was welcomed with excitement and acclaim. But I fear that, five years later, the only thing that has lasted is a blizzard of customer reports, reporting that months, even years, after being handed over thousands of pounds as a cushion.

CARIAD LLOYD: The five stages of grief. Can you name them all? Maybe you could have voiced out indignation and denial in a line-up, but the majority of the story would be a bit hazy (as you could always remember Robbie in Take That, but it was impossible to tell Howard and Jason apart). And yet, the five stages of grief theory is deeply embedded in our culture. Even if the nearest you have to death is the school rabbit dying on your watch, you'll be able to relate to the fact that after someone dies, you will have specific emotions: denial, rage, bargaining, sadness, and acceptance.

Today, jubile crowds lined the streets of London to spark the mass of runners, some of whom were dressed in vibrant costumes, as they began their 26.2-mile run from Blackheath to the finish line on The Mall. There was a moving interpretation of the national anthem performed before the mass gathering started this morning in honor of late Queen Elizabeth II, who died last month. Leah Williamson, Jill Scott, and Ellen White, all members of England's Euro 2022 winning team, are among the official race starters following the tribute. Stephen Mangan (inset) ran for Marie Curie United Kingdom, whilst McFly drummer Harry Judd (top, centre left) ran for the Children's Trust. Stephen Warnock, a former Premier League footballer, received a double thumbs up after finishing the campaign, which was also won by reality TV star-turned-presenter Mark Wright (top left), journalist Sophie Raworth (top right), and Paralympian Richard Whitehead (left) and former Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron (top, centre right), both finished with prosthetic legs.

Liz Jones says she has always borrowed clothes for big events in the past. The writer, who was ruled out of attending her sister's funeral, did not need an outfit. Prada's only appropriate outfit is a black pencil skirt and matching jacket. ILLUSTRATION: Tom Peake at Meiklejohn. Liz Goddess (lizjonesgoddess.com) or stalk her @lizjonesgoddess.com.

Nicola Walker is currently playing Emma in BBC One drama Marriage (right, with Sean Bean as Ian). However, the Essex-born actress and Cambridge graduate, 52, has other notable accolades to her name since she first appeared on spy drama, Spooks. Walker has been lauded for her appearances as Gillian in Sally Wainwright's Last Tango in Halifax (left), Hannah in The Split (centre) and DCI Cassie Stuart in Unforgotten (inset).