Philippa Langley's quest to uncover the remains of King Richard III was met with widespread skepticism, with many regarding her efforts as a fool's errand. However, despite the odds being against her, she persevered, driven by an unwavering conviction that she would find the last Plantagenet king of England.
The 2012 documentary 'The King in the Car Park' brought Langley's story to light, but at the time, little attention was given to her achievements. It wasn't until the Channel 4 film adaptation, 'The Lost King', which Steve Coogan co-wrote and starred in, that her remarkable journey received the recognition it deserved.
Coogan takes issue with his portrayal of Richard Taylor, the former deputy registrar at the University of Leicester, who played a key role in the discovery. He feels that the film gave Langley a more nuanced representation than the university's own accounts, which portrayed her as an amateur without expertise or qualifications.
The controversy surrounding the film centers on Taylor's claims that Langley was an amateur and should not have been credited with the discovery. Coogan disputes this, arguing that Langley initiated the search for Richard III, determined the precise location, and raised funds to keep the project alive when funding was withdrawn.
Taylor has suggested that there should be an inquiry into his and the university's behavior during the tumultuous period surrounding the discovery. Coogan welcomes such an opportunity to examine the events in detail and to set the record straight.
Ultimately, 'The Lost King' is a testament to Langley's determination and perseverance, as well as her integrity. The film gives voice to her remarkable achievement, which was largely overlooked in favor of more prominent stories. As Coogan so eloquently puts it, "The Lost King" is a story about David taking on Goliath, with the University of Leicester as the latter and Philippa Langley as the former.
The 2012 documentary 'The King in the Car Park' brought Langley's story to light, but at the time, little attention was given to her achievements. It wasn't until the Channel 4 film adaptation, 'The Lost King', which Steve Coogan co-wrote and starred in, that her remarkable journey received the recognition it deserved.
Coogan takes issue with his portrayal of Richard Taylor, the former deputy registrar at the University of Leicester, who played a key role in the discovery. He feels that the film gave Langley a more nuanced representation than the university's own accounts, which portrayed her as an amateur without expertise or qualifications.
The controversy surrounding the film centers on Taylor's claims that Langley was an amateur and should not have been credited with the discovery. Coogan disputes this, arguing that Langley initiated the search for Richard III, determined the precise location, and raised funds to keep the project alive when funding was withdrawn.
Taylor has suggested that there should be an inquiry into his and the university's behavior during the tumultuous period surrounding the discovery. Coogan welcomes such an opportunity to examine the events in detail and to set the record straight.
Ultimately, 'The Lost King' is a testament to Langley's determination and perseverance, as well as her integrity. The film gives voice to her remarkable achievement, which was largely overlooked in favor of more prominent stories. As Coogan so eloquently puts it, "The Lost King" is a story about David taking on Goliath, with the University of Leicester as the latter and Philippa Langley as the former.
I think its pretty cool that the film gave Philippa Langley more credit for her work, even if some people thought she was being too ambitious back in 2012 
. Its clear that Coogan is defending his portrayal of Richard Taylor and the university's involvement in the discovery, but maybe we can just agree to acknowledge Langleys efforts without getting caught up in who's right or wrong? 
It feels like 'The Lost King' has sparked a bigger conversation about how often unsung heroes get overlooked in history 
. Maybe its time for us to shine a light on people like Philippa Langley, who refused to give up even when the odds were against her 
. The university's just trying to deflect attention from Phil's awesome achievement, but I think it's cool how Steve Coogan is speaking up for her! It's all about giving credit where credit is due, right? I mean, who doesn't love an underdog story? 
, I'm just amazed by how far Philippa Langley went to find those remains! The whole thing was like a real-life Indiana Jones adventure 
️. I mean, can you even imagine if she'd given up when everyone else doubted her? It's crazy how the film made her story shine, especially after that documentary in 2012 
. Interesting to see Steve Coogan standing up for her too 
And then the film goes and shows her as this driven, intelligent person, not some amateur like Taylor makes her out to be... 
It's so frustrating that the film didn't just stick to the facts and show Langley for who she is. The whole thing feels so... petty 
. I mean, I get why Taylor would be a bit miffed, but come on, Phil Langley was the one who initiated the whole thing, not some amateur! 
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. But then, 'The Lost King' comes along and it's like, game-changer for Langley's story 
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. And let's be real, 'The Lost King' gave her the recognition she deserved 
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