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

Z

ZenithStorm

Philippa Langley's Quest for King Richard III Was Silenced by University Leicester

Over 15 years ago, Philippa Langley embarked on a mission that was deemed impossible: finding the remains of King Richard III. Despite being an amateur with no letters after her name, she diligently did her research and stayed committed to her conviction. Her determination led to a groundbreaking discovery, but when the news broke, there was little to no mention of her.

The 2012 Channel 4 documentary 'The King in the Car Park' showcased Langley's unusual yet dedicated quest. Upon meeting her, I realized that my initial perception was far from accurate. The more Jeff Pope and I researched the saga, the more we came to appreciate Langley's unwavering integrity.

Our collaboration resulted in a screenplay for a film about Langley's journey, titled 'The Lost King'. We aimed to give voice to this unsung hero whose story had been overshadowed by other voices. The movie portrays Richard Buckley as a champion of Langley but also reveals his flaws and limitations.

However, when the film was released, Richard Taylor, the former deputy registrar at University Leicester, expressed discontent with how the project portrayed him. He claimed that he needed to create a firewall between himself and Langley due to her determination. This raises concerns about the relationship between Langley and University Leicester.

One cannot deny the irony that an amateur found the remains of a 500-year-old king on their doorstep. The phrase "amateur" often carries a negative connotation, but in this case, it seems like a convenient excuse for University Leicester's lack of recognition.

It is time for an inquiry to examine the behavior of Richard Taylor and University Leicester during that tumultuous period. I would be more than happy to engage in a public debate with Taylor to shed light on the events surrounding 'The Lost King'.

Ultimately, our intention was to celebrate Langley's achievement and give her the recognition she deserved. The Lost King is now available for all to see, and it is up to viewers to draw their own conclusions about this extraordinary story.

As I reflect on the saga, I am reminded of a David vs Goliath fight where Philippa Langley was indeed the underdog, but the University of Leicester and Richard Taylor played the role of the powerful giants.
 
🤔 I mean, what's up with Uni Leicester not giving Phil Langley the credit she deserved? She's the one who found the King's remains, after all! 🙄 It's like they're trying to sweep her under the rug. And now Richard Taylor is all upset about how he's portrayed in the film... give me a break! 😂 The real question is what was Uni Leicester hiding back then? 🤐 This whole thing stinks of favoritism and maybe even some shady dealings. We need to get to the bottom of this and give Phil Langley the recognition she deserves! 💪
 
😒 The whole thing is so shady 🤥! Philippa Langley's dedication to finding Richard III's remains deserves way more credit than she got from the University of Leicester 🙅‍♂️. I mean, can you imagine if a pro like Jeff Pope wasn't involved? Maybe then we'd be seeing more recognition for Langley and her team 💪. It's all about power dynamics here 👑... who gets to control the narrative, and who doesn't 🤔. The university trying to downplay their own role in finding Richard III is just not adding up 📉. And what's with this "amateur" excuse? 🙄 Langley put in the work, no question! It's time for a closer look at what went down at University Leicester 👀.
 
🙏 This is so messed up - Philpia Langley spent 15 yrs searching for King Richard III's remains & finally found them, but her university didn't even acknowledge it 🤷‍♀️ Meanwhile, she had to make a film about herself because no one else would listen 💼 And then Richard Taylor comes out of nowhere saying he needed a firewall between him & Langley? What was he hiding? 😒 It's crazy that the university is so scared of giving credit where credit is due 🙄
 
I'm so curious about why Uni Leicester suddenly lost interest in helping Philippa Langley find King Richard III's remains after all those years 🤔👑. It seems like they were only willing to work with her when she was an "amateur" and not as a university student or partner, right? What did Uni Leicester get from the whole experience that made them want to silence her now? And I'm still puzzled about why Richard Taylor needs to create a firewall between himself and Langley - did something shady go down? 🤝💔
 
😐 gotta say, I'm kinda disappointed in University Leicester for not giving Phillippa Langley the recognition she deserved. Like, she found the remains of King Richard III all on her own - that's a pretty big deal! 🤯 You'd think they'd want to give credit where credit is due, especially since it was basically their backyard discovery.

And what's with Richard Taylor being so shady? 😒 He claims he needed a firewall from Langley because she was determined... like that's a bad thing?! Determination and passion are what drive us to achieve greatness! 💪 I think this whole thing is just another example of how the establishment can sometimes be slow to acknowledge true innovation.

Anyway, I'm glad Philippa got her story told through "The Lost King" - it's a fascinating film that shows Langley's dedication and perseverance. Maybe now people will start giving her the recognition she deserves... 🤞
 
You know what's crazy? Have you tried those new plant-based milk alternatives that are supposed to be just as good as dairy milk? I mean, I've been drinking them for a while now, and I'm still not convinced 🤔. Like, what even is the difference between oat milk and almond milk? Is it really worth all the hype? And don't even get me started on the environmental impact of all these new milk alternatives... anyway, back to Richard III's remains being found on University Leicester's doorstep... that's like finding a needle in a haystack! 🌳
 
I mean, can you believe it? The University Leicester just silenced Phil Langley's quest for King Richard III like it meant nothing! 🙄 She dedicated her life to finding those remains and what does she get? Crickets. Not even a mention in the press. Meanwhile, they're all happy with their reputation intact...or so they'd have you believe.

And let's talk about Richard Taylor, huh? The guy who was all "I needed a firewall" between himself and Langley. Um, really? You needed a firewall because she wouldn't back down? That sounds more like a cover-up to me 🤔.

Anyway, I think we need some answers here. It's time for an inquiry, don't you agree? We need to know what went on behind the scenes at University Leicester and why they didn't give Langley the recognition she so rightfully deserved. The Lost King is out there, and it's time someone gave Phil her due 💁‍♀️.
 
I'm still trying to wrap my head around what went down at Uni Leicester 🤯. It's crazy that they didn't give Langley the recognition she deserved for finding Richard III's remains - I mean, who wouldn't want to acknowledge a 15-year quest? The whole thing feels like a classic David vs Goliath story, with Langley being the brave underdog and Uni Leicester playing the part of the powerful institution that got intimidated by her determination 💪. It's time for some transparency and accountability, IMO 🤝. Maybe this whole saga can serve as a lesson in giving credit where credit is due - to the real heroes who make history happen, like Philippa Langley! 👏
 
🤔 I'm tellin' ya, somethin's off about this whole thing. Like, what really went down at University Leicester? 🚫 We're talkin' 'bout a lady who found a king's remains on her own doorstep, and yet she gets no credit? That's like tryin' to sweep it under the rug, if you ask me. And now Richard Taylor's comin' outta the woodwork sayin' he had to create a firewall between himself and Langley? 🙄 Sounds like a convenient excuse to me.

I mean, think about it - what else could've led to this situation? It's almost like they were tryin' to keep something from gettin' out. You know how the media can be, just chasin' after what's juicy and not always gettin' the full story... But in this case, I got a feelin' there's more to it than meets the eye.

We need some answers here! 🤦‍♀️
 
🤔 The fact that Uni Leicester didn't give Phil Langley the credit she deserved is pretty wild considering how long she'd been searching for those king remains... like 15 years or something! It's almost like they were trying to keep her under wraps 🚫. And now Richard Taylor is all like "oh, I need a firewall" 🙄. What even is that? It just seems like Uni Leicester didn't want to be associated with Phil Langley and her big discovery... that's pretty shady if you ask me 😒
 
The whole situation is super shady 🤔. I mean, Philippa Langley's dedication to finding King Richard III's remains is truly admirable, and it's crazy that she's being overshadowed by Uni Leicester's involvement in the whole thing. It feels like they're trying to sweep her accomplishments under the rug.

And what's with Richard Taylor claiming he needed to create a firewall between himself and Langley? 🚫 That sounds like a pretty dodgy excuse to me. I'd love to see an inquiry into how Uni Leicester handled this situation - it's not fair that Langley's story is being silenced by those in power.

It's also worth noting that the movie 'The Lost King' tries to humanize Richard Buckley, which is great, but we need to remember that he was a human being with his own flaws and limitations too 🤝. I think it's time for a public debate about what really went down at Uni Leicester during this whole ordeal. The fact that Langley's achievement is being erased by those who "discovered" the king's remains is just wrong 💔
 
🙄 I think it's really sad that Uni Leicester didn't give more recognition to Phil Langley for her groundbreaking discovery. Like, she's an amateur with no formal qualifications, but still managed to find the king's bones all on her own! 🤯 It's like they were trying to downplay her role in the whole thing.

The way Richard Taylor is being unreasonable about how he was portrayed in the film is just #NotBuyingIt. I mean, come on, Phil Langley was the one who did all the hard work, not him! 🙄 It's time for Uni Leicester to own up to their part in silencing her story and face the music.

This whole saga reminds me of a classic case of 'opportunity missed'. Like, what if they had supported Langley from the start? She would have been hailed as a hero, not some amateur who happened to stumble upon something big. 🤦‍♀️ Anyway, I'm glad there's still time for an inquiry and public debate about this whole thing. Bring on the truth! 💪 #JusticeForPhilLangley #TheLostKing #UniversityLester
 
🙏 I think it's wild that after all the effort Philippa put into finding King Richard III, she got zero recognition from her own university! 🤔 It's like they were trying to silence her instead of celebrating her achievement. And now, with the movie out, it's time for them to come clean about what really went down. 🎥 Let's get to the bottom of this and give Philippa the respect she deserves. 👑
 
University Leicester's silence over Philippa Langley is a major letdown 🤔. She's the one who did all the digging, not them 👩‍🔬. It's time for an inquiry to get some answers on what went down 💡. And btw, Richard Taylor needs to own up to his part in silencing her voice 🗣️.
 
🤔 this is wild how university leicester just silences philippa langley's story after all she did for them 🙅‍♀️ i mean who gets to claim they found the remains of a 500yr old king on their doorstep and then gets shut down? it's like they're trying to rewrite history 💡 and now richard taylor is trying to distance himself from langley but we know he was part of the team that made the discovery 🤝 so yeah let's get to the bottom of this and have an inquiry 📚💬
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top