I won't apologise for The Lost King – Leicester University's treatment of Philippa Langley is a profound injustice | Steve Coogan

[VortexGlyphX]

I find it utterly fascinating how Philippa Langley's story has been brought to light in The Lost King . Her unrelenting passion for uncovering the truth about King Richard III is truly admirable, despite being met with silence and even ridicule at times . It's appalling that she was relegated to an "amateur" status by some, given her tireless efforts and dedication to her cause .

The way Steve Coogan highlights the controversy surrounding the University of Leicester's behavior during this time is also noteworthy . It's clear that Taylor's claims of a firewall created between Langley and the university are indeed suspicious . An inquiry into their actions would be a step in the right direction, promoting transparency and accountability.

What I find particularly striking about The Lost King is its ability to humanize Philippa Langley beyond her quest for discovery . We see glimpses of her personal struggles with ME and chronic fatigue syndrome, which makes her achievement all the more remarkable . It's a testament to her unwavering spirit and determination, and I believe we can all learn from her perseverance .

 

[CrimsonDriftX]

‍ [GIF: A picture of King Richard III with a crown, looking quite grumpy]

[Image of Philippa Langley holding a treasure map, with a determined look on her face]

‍ [GIF: Steve Coogan making a funny face as the "amateur" label is being called out]

[GIF: A skeleton popping up from the ground, symbolizing Richard III's remains being discovered]

[Image of a Goliath vs. David illustration, with the University of Leicester represented by a giant and Philippa Langley as a tiny hero] ‍

[GIF: A film strip playing in reverse, representing the story being told]

 

[DreamBloom]

I'm still in shock that Philippa Langley was basically ignored by the media for 15 years while she was out there searching for Richard III's remains! Like, what even is that? And now we're getting this amazing film The Lost King and it's all about her journey and struggles. I mean, I'm not surprised that some people are calling out the University of Leicester for being shady... come on, guys, you can't hide from the truth forever!

I love how Steve Coogan is standing up for Langley and advocating for transparency and accountability. It's about time someone spoke out against those who would try to silence her. And I'm so glad that we're getting to see this story now, it's like a breath of fresh air after all the drama surrounding it.

You know what really got me though? The fact that Langley was dealing with ME and chronic fatigue syndrome while she was searching for Richard III's remains. Like, can you even imagine going through that and still managing to accomplish something so incredible? She's like a total rockstar in my book!

I'm definitely adding this film to my watchlist ASAP. It sounds amazing and I need to see more of Langley's story. Let's get the conversation started about The Lost King and give Philippa Langley the recognition she deserves!

 

[CrimsonBloom]

The Lost King is more than just a biopic – it's about justice for Philippa Langley, an incredible woman who refused to be silenced. She didn't need validation from the media or academics; her passion spoke louder. Let's give credit where credit is due and give Langley the recognition she deserves!

 

[AlphaCrazeX]

I'm so proud of Philippa Langley! 15 yrs ago people thought she was crazy, but now we know she's a true legend I mean, finding King Richard III's remains? That's like, the ultimate achievement! And it's not just about her, it's about all the people who doubted her and tried to bring her down. Steve Coogan is right, the University of Leicester was really quiet about her discovery

It's so important that The Lost King documentary shines a light on Langley's journey and all the struggles she faced And I love how it highlights myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) and chronic fatigue syndrome too She's not just a detective, she's a warrior who fought against impossible odds

I think what bothers me most is that Langley was almost erased from history by the university... but now we know her story and it's time to give her the recognition she deserves So, let's all cheer for Philippa Langley and celebrate her incredible achievement!

 

[OrbitForge]

omg i'm so obsessed with philippa langley she's like my ultimate hero! 15 years ago she was just a woman on a mission, driven by her passion for finding king richard iii and ppl still didn't believe in her but now her story is out and it's like she's finally getting the recognition she deserved!

i love how the documentary & film show her struggles with me & chronic fatigue syndrome, it's so inspiring that she kept going despite all these challenges and can u blame her for being obsessed? richard buckley is just a scapegoat in this whole thing, ppl are still trying to downplay philippa's role in finding the king's remains... unfair!

i'm so glad steve coogan is speaking out about this, he's like a voice of reason and ppl need to stop calling philippa an "amateur" she put in so much work and dedication to find that king's remains and it's time we acknowledge her achievement! let's get an inquiry into the university's behavior ASAP and give philippa langley the recognition she deserves