Alan Partridge is a work of genius and for me, the most quotable character in British comedy.

@nickbeer2658

4 ай бұрын

...and he knows a great owl sanctuary ;-)

@paulosborne7874

4 ай бұрын

Smell my cheese you mother 😂

@RCEASTMIDLANDS

2 ай бұрын

@@nickbeer2658 A Ha! I see what you did there!

One of my greatest joys in life is finding someone who has never seen Alan Partridge but just instantly loves it. Me and my friends in school could all pretty much recite entire episodes word for word. Takes me back!

I think my favourite episode was the one when he had a stalker fan. Running away from him calling him a mentalist 🤣

@nathanltalbot

Жыл бұрын

That’s my favourite moment, it’s funny no matter how many times I see it.

@Jobladesuck

Жыл бұрын

Me too

@jamesfield1674

Жыл бұрын

he stops for a bit... then just keeps running don't know why but thought that was hilarious

@davidmummery3076

Жыл бұрын

It's a dead end!

@glenndouglas8822

Жыл бұрын

I still call people... mentalist....to this day. Don't say it to people in wheelchairs though, they get a bit Mardy.

So there used to be a spoof news show on the BBC called The Day Today. Steve Coogan was asked to be the sports reporter and come up with a weird voice for it, but no one could think of a name. While he was doing the voice, one of the production crew said 'he's definitely an Alan', and then someone else came up with Partridge as a surname, and so The Day Today's sports reporter became Alan Partridge. After The Day Today moved TV channels (from the BBC to Channel 4 where it was renamed BrassEye), Alan got his own show on the BBC which was a spoof chat show called Knowing Me Knowing You with Alan Partridge. After that, Alan got divorced and his career went into a bit of a hole and he moved into a hotel (the Linton Travel Tavern) because it was equidistant between his home town of Norwich and London. This period of his life is covered in a spoof fly-on-the-wall documentary called I'm Alan Partridge. He then did a number of internet specials where he was hosting a radio show, followed by a movie (Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa) where the radio studio gets invaded by terrorists and Alan has to save the day. Most recently he's presenting another spoof chat show called This Time with Alan Partridge.

@quantumgamer6580

3 ай бұрын

just to point out but the radio station was actually taken over by an ex employee and also a somewhat friend of Alan's. Not terrorists.

He is so inappropriately funny. His bits with the receptionists are priceless. Classic British comedy. ✌️♥️🇬🇧

@davidz3879

Жыл бұрын

And his conversations with Michael.

You’ve got to watch, I’m Alan partridge, the two series. Mid morning matters, knowing me knowing you and this time are all funny but the two series he did, one where he’s staying in a hotel and the other where he’s in a caravan whilst his house is getting built are amongst the best comedies I’ve ever seen. Remember it’s, I’m Alan partridge.

You need to watch full episodes to fully appreciate how good this is. Legend is AP

It’s less about the jokes but more about the situation. He’s a master of situational comedy.

His 'Alan Partridge' autobiography is an absolute masterclass. The audiobook read by Steve Coogan as Alan Patridge is amazing. He stays completely in character and manages to tie together every single Alan Partridge series or radio show, even the film, together into an autobiography that makes complete sense.

It's almost impossible to fully appreciate the comic genius of this character, without having witnessed the rise and fall of his 'career', portrayed over decades on tv, radio, in film and in blogs. Alan Partridge is an incredible creation. His life and career has been closely and lovingly followed by generations, even though we're often cringing with embarrassment at the same time. A beautifully drawn and incredibly detailed character portrait. Incredibly funny too, of course! :)

One of Britain’s great comedy creations. Many of America’s top comedians are huge fans of Alan Partridge. Sadly the American mainstream are oblivious to him. Possibly because he’s a very British creation.

@fuzzlewit9

Жыл бұрын

The US audience, in general, seem to like a joke to have a punchline, and Partridge is more squirm TV than traditional punchline jokes. I'm sure there are lots of people (like King Boomer) who can appreciate this type of comedy, but US TV execs generally cater for the wider majority.

Started as a sport commentator on The Day Today (spoof News show) then his own chat show called "Knowing Me, Knowing You with Alan Partridge." Which lasted 1 series before being canned (not for real just for the show), the next series was "I'm Alan Partridge" first season was about trying to get a 2nd series of his chat show whilst living in a Travel Tavern (cheap motel), 2nd season in a caravan whilst building a new house. He worked as a late night early morning DJ for Norfolk Nights radio. After that there was the feature film Alpha Papa, shorts called "Mid Morning Matters with Alan Partridge", "Alan Partridge's Scissored Isle" which is where the first clips of his in the field and woods came from and then a new series in 2019 called "This Time with Alan Partridge". My favourites are definitely I'm Alan Partridge, but it's all good.

@raphaelperry8159

Жыл бұрын

"Knowing me, knowing you with Alan Partridge" was first produced as a radio comedy series on BBC radio 4. When it transitioned to television they didn't change the scripts very much and recycled the same material but threw in a lot of visual gags that undermined the subtlety of the original comedy. That being said Alan's always funny whether he's on the radio or the telly.

@CupidStunt0001

Жыл бұрын

@@raphaelperry8159 I remember hearing an episode on radio 4 around 1992, Alan was insulting and humiliating the guests, a lot of listeners thought he was a serious presenter, and there were lots of complaints to the BBC from what I can remember

@jsmith1561

Жыл бұрын

@@CupidStunt0001 I first heard Alan in 1992 as well. He began on the Radio 4 programme 'On the Hour' (broadcast at 6.30) Stewart Lee and Richard Herring were two of the writers, and it later came to BBC2 as 'The Day Today.'

@raphaelperry8159

Жыл бұрын

Did those listeners not listen to the opening credits or read the program entry in the Radio Times? I was studying for my GCSE's at the time and I could tell it was a comedy. Then again it's a tribute to the quality of the show that people thought it was the kind of content that it was actually lampooning. That's impressive.

@alexmousley7213

Жыл бұрын

@@raphaelperry8159 Steve Coogan's original talent was as an inpersonator- he was Margaret Thatcher in Spitting Image amongst other characters. I think he transitioned to TV really well, I love how he manages to dress so badly as Alan and how he manages to look kind of lost as he's trying hard to be fashionable.

When I moved to the Philippines seven years ago, one thing I had to bring with me was all the Alan Partridge DVD's...... Whenever I'm feeling a bit low, I put him on and he lifts me straight away. Such a complex character and master creation by Steve Coogan.

Partridge's debate with a farmer on his radio show is my favourite moment of his show, not to mention how they get him back. But also his work as a sports presenter on The Day Today was epic.

Alan Partridge, the perfect 'putting foot in mouth' character. Steve Coogan is a comedy genius in his own right. 👍🇬🇧🇺🇸

Partridge is Steve Coogan’s master work. He does other stuff but always comes back to Partridge eventually. As others have said, it’s hilarious and cringe in equal measure. The only other person who’s managed to do that kind of comedy anywhere near the same level is Ricky Gervais with The Office. Full episodes are well worth a watch and highly recommended 👍🏻

So many quality Alan Partridge moments over the years, TV gold 🥇

I can see you really get Alan from the off, you're gonna just love this. They made 2 seasons with 6 episodes each, starts where he has just split up with his wife an living in a cheap hotel. I recommend watching full episodes.

He's awesome and been going for years, the character was first devised in 1991 for a spoof news radio show, then went onto have his own spoof radio chat show before first making it onto TV screens in 1994, and there's been many different TV series since, even a film and a podcast which is ongoing. It would be great to see you react to the first TV show he appeared in called 'The Day Today', it's one of my favourite shows of all-time, so funny!

What a reaction. Both series of I'm Alan Partridge are absolute gold. I watch it regularly. If you love it, Mid Morning Matters is great too, all his radio show.

You have hit 25 years of Comedy Gold since Alan first hit our screens. North Norfolk Digital is a local radio Hic Station but Alan thinks he is Brioadcasting in London😀

"Some of these people have come from Stoke" - Stoke-on-Trent, often just referred to as Stoke, is a city (pop around 250k) about 150 miles as the crow flies from Norwich (pop 150k-ish), which is the area Alan... infests. A 3-3 1/2 hour car trip, 5-6 by train, because you have to dog-leg via London. in the context of the episode, he's desperate for this to go well, because he's just set up an events company, and this is the first gig, and - having forgotten his access card, and been a dick to the staff at the country club where the event is to take place - he's just impaled his foot on a spike trying to climb over the railing. Spoiler alert: Lynn would have done a far better job than Alan is about to.

Partridge is a 'failed' TV talk show presenter who now presents a late night show on Radio Norwich. He dreams of getting back on TV. Worth watching whole episodes from the start. Will make you cringe and laugh out loud in equal measure.

@Seafarer-Ade

Жыл бұрын

Partridge is back on TV.. on the BBC.

@emmanuelgoldspleen2905

Жыл бұрын

Great banter, David, it really is...

@richarddimeck4578

Жыл бұрын

All the way back to KMKYWIP or even the day today

Was waiting for this series with Alan !!! Thank you King Boomer 🤍👊🏼😬👊🏼 Alan started off as a Sports host segment on a spoof News show called " The Day Today ". He then did some " Children in need " hosting. Then developed into a " Chat Show " host ( hilarious ) " Knowing Me, Knowing You ". Then did " I'm Alan Partridge " following his BBC employment dismissal ( 🤭 ) and his employment at his Norfolk Nights radio show. Then he's gone on to do Midmorning Matters radio show, an autobiography, a movie, a host of other amazing Alan acts ... only for him to come back to his roots as a TV host on " BBC " again 👊🏼🤍👊🏼 All crazy funny, but his Midmorning Matters radio show is mind-blowing comedy at It's best 👌🏻 Start with one or two episodes of " Knowing Me, Knowing You " ... then anything from " I'm Alan Partridge - S1 then S2 " ... his biggest fan episode is super funny from S1 🤣🤣🤣 the writers of " Father Ted " make an appearance 😬 That should ease you into Alan 🤭👊🏼 Welcome to the party 🍻💥🤍

@TheThird1977

Жыл бұрын

Talking of "The Day Today", KingBoomer should react to the Brass Eye special on CAKE, and the special on peadophiles.

Loved his character for years. You’ve gotta check more of him out. I’ve been watching it for years & I still find it funny. Just keep looking

@OfficialSituation

Жыл бұрын

Cant wait for more Oasthouse in September! :)

@leonskum.5682

Жыл бұрын

It's the gift that keeps on giving!!

Me and my mates must quote Partridge more than anything else over the years. "Spice World!"

@jdee4956

Жыл бұрын

Back of the net!

Not sure whether anybody has responded earlier in the comments; but Partridge's reference to "page three stunners" refers to bygone times, when a popular daily 'newspaper'; The Sun, for many years used to picture topless girls on page three of their newspaper. Hard to imagine now, but throughout the 70/80s this was taken for granted. Some of these models, went on to find fame and fortune.

Alan Partridge is one of my favourites. A failed TV presenter who is now hosting a local radio program whilst trying to make it back on tele. The funniest ones are the later series when he was living in a hotel.

Alan partridge is amazing, probably top 5 best British comedies of all time. Also Steve coogan best character. There is about 3-4 seasons of it.

@Isleofskye

Жыл бұрын

My first British Comedy was The Rag Trade in 1961 and you are right imo..

Steve Coogan, like Ricky Gervais is a comedy genius !! So pleased you loved it as Alan Partridge is a British Institution…. Look out for his Interview Chat Show …. Its hilarious

Not sure why , but I find this guy laughing at British comedy so funny. Keep up the good work pal 👍

The "yeah, that's it. Goodbye" slayed me back then and still slays me now.

He first did a spoof chat TV show, check out these 2 clips: Alan’s Flirting Fail | Knowing Me Knowing You Alan Sacks Glen Ponder | Knowing Me Knowing You

Alan Partridge, what a man! there is an ocean of content awaiting you should you wish to seek it out. The Alan Partridge character created by Steve Coogan first appereared on BBC radio in the early nineties and were very funny. Alan then found his way onto television, later in the nineties, first on 'the day today' in a minor role but then hosting his own spoof chat show called 'Knowing me, knowing you' then there was the 'I'm Alan Partridge' shows where he's living in a hotel seperated from his wife (Carol) and two children (Fernando and Denise) and this was followed by 'mid morning matters' where he's hosting a radio show on North Norfolk Digital in the early hours featuring 'sidekick Simon' his assistant. There is also an Alan Partridge film called 'Alan Partridge Alpha Papa' where a disgruntled ex employee lays siege to the Radio Station where Alan is working , it's a great film, very funny, and then more recently Alan has starred in 'This time with Alan Partridge' which is a spoof of breakfast TV, personally I didn't rate this that much, it was okay and had its moments, but no where near as funny as his earlier stuff. He's also done other stuff such as various podcasts, books and live shows, I was privilaged to have him get me on stage at a show he did in Nottingham where I live in the Uk and rip the pi $$ out of me, great stuff! Anyway, I think that just about covers it all, I'm happy to be corrected if I've made any mistakes or forgotten anything 😀

Alan Partridge has been going for decades on and off and unlike many things it got better and better, there was even a film called Alpha Papa made a couple of years ago. Then there's "The Trip" with Rob Brydon from WILTY where he and Steve Coogan travel the UK as themselves in a comedy drama, pure class.

The original two series of 'I'm Alan Partridge' is probably the best British comedy ever made it is worth watching. Some of the later stuff is good too but that was classic every line is perfect. He was made up to look old originally but now he can just be himself. kzread.info/dash/bejne/mK6Kppezia-xYc4.html

@Seafarer-Ade

Жыл бұрын

The original series was knowing me knowing you with Alan Partridge

@mst1740

Жыл бұрын

The film was good too. Can't remember the name of it now.

@ericconnor8419

Жыл бұрын

@@Seafarer-Ade Originally it was a radio 4 show. They were the very first T.V programmes but I don't think they were the best he had not developed the character fully at that stage I will always consider IAP to be 'classic' Partridge the rest are trying to recapture that magic. My personal ranking: I'm Alan Partridge Scissored Isle Mid Morning Matters Alpha Papa Knowing Me Knowing You Knowing Me Knowing Yule The Day Today This Time with Alan Partridge (apart from Martin Brennan the Irishman he is brilliant a show with him would be number 2)

@bl4zerunn3r89

Жыл бұрын

@@mst1740 Alan partridge alpha papa. Brilliant wee film

I'm Alan Partridge is the funniest sitcom of all time. And there's some stiff competition with Fawlty Towers, Bottom, and many others. Every scene of every episode will make you laugh.

Alan Partridge is the best. Such a funny man. I actually live in Norwich where this is filmed.

I went to watch alan partridge live a couple of months ago. Stratagem. It was amazing

For me, Partridge is the greatest British comedy character ever created but I'm not surprised he's not popular in America

@HighlandMike325

Жыл бұрын

Correction...The Good Old US of Stateside

Partridge is absolutely amazing, but please, to get the absolute most out of it you need to watch the episodes in order. You'll love the character! So glad to see this.

Alan Partridge originated on a radio show and first appeared on TV on "The Day Today" which was a satire of a news programme from 1994. This was created by Christopher Morris and Armando Ianucci (the guy behind Veep). Never seen anybody react to The Day Today, but one of the finest 3 hours of British TV comedy ever.

@neil_9000

Жыл бұрын

kzread.info/head/PL60ASgN1cYx0vK8uQJYTBQbcsbLbbJCmg

@Isleofskye

Жыл бұрын

Spot On. Anything with Armando is Comedy Gold with Partridge,VEEP and The Thick Of It being exceptional..

Funniest character ever. 'I'm Alan Partridge' series 1 and 2 are the funniest things I've ever seen!!!

Hours of shows and even a movie. He's been doing Alan since I was a kid and I'm 41.

He has done this character on and off for 30 years.

Alan Partridge is iconic, one of his other characters - Saxondale - is pretty good too

@johnmurphy9911

4 ай бұрын

Also Paul and Pauline Calf.

Alan Partridge is the stuff of comic character legend. From the early stuff through to now, just fantastic! His audio books are great too!

Alan Partridge is an amazing character, Steve Coogan started his story as a TV Presenter who gradually alienated just about everyone in Television and most of the people who watch it. He then ends up as a DJ on a regional radio show, living in a motel while he tries to make a comeback. There is so much excellent comedy in these shows its hard to pick favourite bits, you really need to watch full episodes but it's a BBC show, so might be hard to do.

An amazingly detailed character (his narcissism alone is a source of hilarity, as is his huge ego) that Steve Coogan, the actor who created and plays him, has made into a National Treasure (even though he's not real...Alan, I mean, not Steve Coogan). His chat show (a parody of the chat show format that was big in the 90's) was epically funny. It was called 'Knowing Me, Knowing You with Alan Partridge' and every episode (of 3 series', I think) was a masterclass in character portrayal and superb comedy.

@leonskum.5682

Жыл бұрын

Great comment. I couldn't have put it better myself although I disagree with you when you say he's not real!...I'm absolutely believe that Alan does actually exist out there..somewhere!! 🤣🙃

@tonygriffin_

Жыл бұрын

@@leonskum.5682 Fair point. He's more famous than Steve Coogan!

@seedsetter

Жыл бұрын

@@tonygriffin_ Ipartridge the audio book is probably 7 of the finest hours ive spent listening to anything in my life. please do yourself a favor and give it a go.

@tonygriffin_

Жыл бұрын

@@seedsetter I did myself the favour years ago and read the written book. And the follow-up book, Nomad. Not a fan of audio books usually but " I, Alan Partridge" was hilarious with Alan narrating.

Please watch his series it's non stop laughter 😂 great reaction I love Alan partridge so funny

Love Steve Coogan and love Alan Partridge, one of the best comedy characters ever created. Enjoy watching your videos buddy, have family in America and enjoy watching Americans 'getting' our Brits humour!

Definitely watch full episodes, absolutely love AP x

It's so enjoyable to see someone enjoying Alan. I've been loving this stuff for the past 25 years or so

You really have to watch him from the start of his first TV series to understand his character and truly appreciate the subtleties aswell as the obvious stuff. You can watch him time and time again and it gets funnier!!

Alan Partridge is a Legendary character, the most deliciously inappropriate man in light entertainment.🤣

Norwich in the county of Norfolk is England’s backwater. A place were nothing much happens. That said whenever something strange happens, the saying is ‘Normal in Norfolk’. My sister lives in Norfolk. Her young daughter was scratched on the leg by a feral chicken. The local TV station got there very quickly to record the story of dangerous wild chickens! All perfectly Normal in Norfolk!

Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa - The Movie. A masterclass in comedy.

Alpha Papa was such a great movie, the character translated to the big screen perfectly

Watch each and every episode of Partridge,comedy gold indeed

Alan Partridge TV shows in order: The Day Today (Presenting Sports in a News Show) Knowing Me, Knowing You (Presenting his own TV Show) I'm Alan Partridge (Having just a small radio show and living in a travel tavern) I'm Still Alan Partridge (as above, but living in a mobile home, and wanting to get back on TV) Mid Morning Matters (Having his own Radio Show) I, Partridge: We Need to Talk About Alan (spoof memoir) Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa (Movie) This Time With Alan Partridge (spoof 'magazine' show) It's not essential to see them in order but you do get a proper feel for the character by watching them like that.

Paul and Pauline Calf are also two great characters he plays.

@noneofyourbeeswax01

Жыл бұрын

Americans tend to just be confused by the "drag" elements of classic British comedy though.

Some of this is proper old school comedy, you can't beat it.

Lovely video young lady. It’s people like you who make me realise I probably live in the best country in the world,and I’ve been to a LOT of countries worldwide and overall,I wouldn’t live anywhere else. Thank you for showing me why. There’s a hell of a lot more too!

This is the creme de la creme of British comedy and you’ve just touched the surface.

One of the best character creations ever!!!

Alan Partridge's "THis Time" series is very good as it his spin off series "Mid Morning Matters" and you would love the AP film Alpha Papa

Bit of Alan! ..Now you're talkin

Alan is a classic. I can't see many Americans really getting it. I think it helps if you understand British humour and culture first (which you clearly do). He exemplifies that middle of the road, D-list celebrity who's totally obsessed with becoming more famous and desperately sad that he isn't already (or slightly deluded at times).

As others have said, you cannot really fully appreciate Partridge out of context. For me, he is the best comedy character ever invented. David Brent, Edmund Blackadder. Bow to the king!

Coogan is a comedy god. All his AP series are comedy gold.

Alan partridge is one of my all time faves!

Tip of the iceberg mate. Its up there with the best British sitcoms. Shame you cant do the full episodes tho.

I watched him live many years ago. And whatever character he was portraying at the time. If he was heckled, he would reply in the character he was portraying at the time. Genius!

Mid Morning Matters might be peak Partridge (as a character), but the place to start is definitely I’m Alan Partridge series 1&2. Absolute classics.

yessssssssssssssssssss!!! partridge!! ok going to watch now!!

For anyone wanting to get into Alan P, start off with Knowing Me Knowing You, I'm Alan Partridge, Mid Morning Matters, Alpha Papa, This Time and finally From The Oasthouse!

Alan Partridge is a brilliant creation, you need to see more, thanks 🙏

The full episodes are epic....you've gotta watch them!!!

I saw him do his live Alan Partridge show in Leeds earlier this year. That was really good. Also, he did a couple of books written in character as Alan and also did the audiobooks in character too. He's also did a "podcast" as Alan and all three are on Audible.

Steve Coogan is not the funniest guy himself... but Alan Partridge is probably the best ongoing comedy character in British history. A couple of decades worth of content from tv to radio to podcasts to a movie! He is pure comedy gold.

If you like this then you’ll probably like “The Day Today”. It’s a comedy spoof of a news show (and it features an early version of Alan Partridge).

@simonspoke

Жыл бұрын

Chris Morris is a Comedy god! Him playing Fur Q was gold! kzread.info/dash/bejne/dGuaj7F-pqa3h8o.html Loved "Brass Eye" too.

@RobPalmer80

Жыл бұрын

@@simonspoke And the Nirvana parody "Panty Smile".

@richardboyce4635

Жыл бұрын

@@simonspoke He's an Uzi lover

Alan partridge is best experienced from his origins through to his audio books and podcasts, the context really helps and it can be quite self referential. It's all absolutely golden though.

The funniest series on TV ever, IMHO.

Partridge is hilarious, iconic probably👌🏽this was better to watch than a short video but you still need more context around the clips from the whole episode, you will love it😂😂🤣🫶🏽

"That was classic intercourse" 🤣🤣 I'm using that

Yess dude I forgot how funny this was been a while

Steve Coogan is the funniest man in British history

Hey boomer ,glad you enjoyed partridge ,he is Coogans best character, just to put you in the picture, when he says people are coming from Stoke, its a small city comprising of six towns where the UK pottery industry started,Wedgwood, Royal doulton ,moorecroft,,also a closed steelworks and lots of pits ,,its where I live Stoke on trent in Staffordshire, it bugs me when he says it

Alan Partridge began on radio in the 80's then madei it to TV in the 90's. Then made his own showsome time later.

I would certainly recommend watching the whole of the episodes to really appreciate the character of Alan.

Brilliant, so pleased you found him 👏🏻😁🤣😂😍👍🇬🇧

The entire 2 seasons are phenomenal.

Check out the series 'Knowing Me, Knowing You' with Alan Partridge. This is a BBC Television comedy series of six episodes (beginning 16 September 1994), and a Christmas special Knowing Me, Knowing Yule on 29 December 1995. It is named after the song "Knowing Me, Knowing You" by ABBA (the main character's favourite band), a rendition of which was used as the show's title music. Steve Coogan plays the incompetent but self-satisfied Norwich-based talk show host Alan Partridge, who often insults his guests and humiliates himself in the process.

One of my favourite episodes when he met one of his fans with 2 TV producers, and the fan turned out to be a creepy stalker with an Alan Partridge tattoo on his chest, the guys living room was a strine to Alan, with pictures of Alan on every inch of the wall apart from one little bit of a corner which had David Copperfield pictures, drinking tea out of makeshift cups with only one chair to sit , the producers sneaked off leaving Alan alone with the stalker, who ended up putting Alan in a headlock when he tried to leave

Based on the real life character of Morning TV, Richard Madley, without a doubt

‘Blood out of my feet’ best bit! 😂

Partridge is a trip brother. His different shows have run since the 90s to present day. And there's a film and some 12 webisodes as well...oh and a few hour long special. Scissored Isle is so funny

Love Alan!

I'm Alan Partridge is absolute genius! Classic British comedy. Great choice!

Classic Partridge! Aaaa Yes!