Did Steve Coogan just reveal that a fifth season of “The Trip” is on the way? According to a letter sent by the comedian to Birmingham Magistrates Court and obtained by the Evening Standard, the answer is yes.

Steve Coogan has been banned for driving for two months instead of six, after telling the judge that a lengthier ban would impact the filming of his popular TV comedy series The Trip. The actor and comedian was caught going at 97mph, well over the 70mph speed limit, while travelling in a Range Rover on the M6 in Staffordshire in July last year.

Actor Steve Coogan has narrowly avoided a driving ban for speeding at almost 100mph after he told a court it could impact on the new series of hit TV show The Trip. The 59-year-old star of Alan Partridge was behind the wheel of a Range Rover which was caught at 97mph on the M6 on July 29 last year.

Steve Coogan has managed to avoid a driving ban after pleading with the judge that a six-month disqualification could impact the making of his TV show.

Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon are making another series of The Trip this summer, Coogan has revealed, as he sought not to be banned from driving after being caught speeding.

Actor and comedian avoids six-month disqualification after being caught above 70mph limit in Range Rover on the M6

Actor and comedian Steve Coogan has dodged a lengthy driving ban after he said it would interfere with his filming for The Trip with Rob Brydon.

Steve Coogan has avoided a driving ban after pleading with the judge that it would impact his upcoming TV show - something he has successfully argued before. The Alan Partridge actor, 59, was caught doing 97mph on the M6 near Telford on 29 July last year.

Steve Coogan has managed to avoid a driving ban after pleading with the judge that it would affect his upcoming TV show. The Alan Partridge actor, 59, was caught driving at 97mph on the M6 near Telford on 29 July last year. Coogan already had six points on his licence, meaning that a further six would have led to disqualification.