Steve Coogan was the last witness for Tuesday. Tomorrow the Inquiry will hear from Sheryl Gascoigne, Gerry McCann, Mark Lewis and Tom Rowland, starting at 10am.

In a final comment, Coogan tells Leveson why he (and Hugh Grant) have given evidence:"This is not the Steve and Hugh show. We're here because someone has to represent all those other people who haven't the stomach to be here...Of course, there is a personal element to it but it's not just about us, it's about other people."

"Transgressions [by the media] need to be punished meaningfully. Some newspapers... can afford to take the hit."

"I wish there was no need for regulation outside of the press. I wish the press were able to regulate themselves but they have been given many opportunities and failed. If they had a Damascene conversion and behaved themselves that would be great, but I think that's me being naive again."

Coogan made his position on privacy clear to Piers Morgan. He adds that he hasn't pursued some claims becasue he doesn't want to expend all his energy on such things. Also, the system of redress - legal action - is expensive. No confidence in the PCC's effectiveness either particularly when Paul Dacre, editor of the Daily Mail, sits on the Commission.

Piers Morgan interviewed Coogan for GQ, Jan 2006, that was reprinted in 2011 to commemorate release of Alan Partridge memoirs. The interview was held in an 'excruciatingly trendy club in Soho'. "Yes, he chose the venue," Coogan jokingly replies to Jay.

Coogan disappointed about interview with him in the Sunday Times. Hoped a more serious newspaper would have given a better impresison of him. Says he was 'naive' to think so. Also, upset about a picture of him and his children that accompanied the article.

Coogan discloses that he tries to "avoid publicity as much as possible" but has a publicist to help with appearances that may be contractually required. Repeats that he doesn't appear on panel shows, etc.

Coogan a 'little' concerned about giving evidence to Leveson because of possible consequences from the media. Other celebrities also 'fear what will happen' if they give evidence, he says, before adding that "my closet is empty of skeletons", so has less to fear.

Coogan attacking the Mail for a story in 2007 about his friend and fellow actor, Owen Wilson, entitled: Coogan the Barbarian: The Truth about the man blamed for leading Owen Wilson to the brink of suicide. He says the story is complete fabrication and any 'cursory' checking by the newspaper would have discovered that.

Coogan laughs when he's asked how many kiss and tell stories he's been involved with. "Several," he says.

Coogan tells Leveson about a sting operation that involved News of the World Editor Andy Coulson and a girl who was going to discuss intimate details with him. Was tipped off about the impending call so managed to avoid a story being written.

Journalists went into pubs that Coogan frequented asking his friends if they knew him and offering money for stories.

Coogan tells Leveson: "I have never set myself up as a paragon of virtue. I do what I do and that's what I like to judged on, my work" before talking about doorstepping by a journalist which lasted for about a month. He also mentions how his daughter's great-grandmother was duped by a Daily Mirror journalist pretending to be a council worker, undertaking a survey.

Robert Jay begins his questioning of Coogan with background on the actor. Coogan talks about his caeer history. Comedy and acting 'is what defines me', he says but adds that he doens't go on panel shows etc as himself, it is always as a character. Says he has never entered a 'faustian pact' with the media.

Actor and comedian Steve Coogan has entered the witness box to give his evidence to the Leveson Inquiry.

Leveson concerned over Mail's reporting and the Inquiry moves on to Steve Coogan's evidence.

Lord Leveson wants to resolve question of media reporitng witness statements. Lawyers haven't agreed a form of words so discussions begin again.

The Inquiry breaks for lunch and will return at 2pm when Leveson hopes a resolution to the question of media reporting of witness evidence will have been found. Essentially, the lawyers have an hour to sort it out...

Sherborne not happy with Jonathan Caplan's representation for Associated Newspapers, saying his clients (witnesses to Leveson) will have no confidence that their evidence won't be equally damned by the Mail et al. Leveson hopes further conversations will take place during the next hour (lunch break).

Leveson agrees that newspapers should be able to respond to allegations made by witnesses but stresses the difference between articles being 'defensive' rather than 'offensive'.

Sherborne reads out extracts from Amanda Platell article today that attacks Grant's evidence and his motives.

David Sherborne QC raising concerns about Associated Newspapers reporting of Hugh Grant's evidence to Leveson yesterday, accusing the actor of 'mendacious smears'.

Margaret and Jim Watson have finished giving evidence to the Leveson Inquiry.

Margaret Watson concludes by saying she hopes that English politicians 'get some backbone' and look at defamation as well.

Margaret Watson has been involved with a campaign to change laws on defamation, in particular on defaming the dead: "Just because a person's died, their reputation shouldn't die with them. "