Alan Partridge back next month

[Merlin5]

The part in the library when between the shelves and the dodgy "yeah".. man, it got me.

I cracked up at that, simplest yet funniest moment of the series for me. The long silence was totally worth the wait leading up to him saying "yeah" in an obviously uncomfortable voice.

 

[Andybtsn]

If anyone is into Audiobooks, I highly recommend "I, Partridge" and "Nomad" , both are superb and listening to Alan Partridge read his tales is hilarious.

Cheers for this. I listened to both on my commute to work and I'm gutted I've finished them! I might re-listen

 

[Merlin5]

Put Friday 30th April in your diary. He's back.
Humour, a dish best served funny

https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/comed...-with-alan-partridge-in-new-season-2-trailer/

 

[opethdisciple]

The first series was excellent.

 

[Lartyconshayo]

Is there a separate thread for "From The Oasthouse" ? Hands down the best Partridge in years IMO. I've listened to it through about 6 times now since it came out.

I hope there is another outing of that at some point.

Rewatched Alpha Papa yesterday. Still just ok. Doesn't have the rewatchability of the TV shows.

 

[tracertong]

 

[VincentHanna]

Steve Coogan is now 8 years older than Alan was supposed to be in the second series of 'I'm Alan Partridge'

 

[Merlin5]

Just watched the first episode.

"Silence is golden? Bronze at best."

 

[jpaul]

No - I thought his recent Greed film was good, and the (lamented) Trip, but I only watched this for a few minutes,

I think he lost a lot of his facial mannerisms/contortions that used to contribute a lot to his comedy, too.

 

[Dianbobo]

Is there a separate thread for "From The Oasthouse" ? Hands down the best Partridge in years IMO. I've listened to it through about 6 times now since it came out.

I hope there is another outing of that at some point.

Rewatched Alpha Papa yesterday. Still just ok. Doesn't have the rewatchability of the TV shows.

You’re right “From the Oasthouse” is so good! I wish more people would give it a go.

 

[opethdisciple]

I didn't think the first episode of season 2 was that great.

The only genuinely funny bits where the bits with Lynn.

 

[Andybtsn]

I didn't think the first episode of season 2 was that great.

The only genuinely funny bits where the bits with Lynn.

Season 1 was a slow one too, still enjoyed it. The scenes with Ruth are always great.

 

[DrToffnar]

Rewatched the first series leading up to Friday and I dunno.

There's moments when it really shines through, particularly in the cutaway segments where it's just Alan. But the studio stuff I really struggle with and I can't quite put my finger on why.

For me the only Partridge stuff that's held up past IAP is the Audiobooks and podcast. I think maybe because it's just the character in isolation? He doesn't quite translate to real world scenarios for me.

 

[opethdisciple]

I thought season one (what I remember) was very funny.

 

[weringo]

Enjoyed the first episode but thought that the Tim Key / Lolly sections were a bit rehashed. There's only so many times you can do the same gag.

 

[DrToffnar]

Enjoyed the first episode but thought that the Tim Key / Lolly sections were a bit rehashed. There's only so many times you can do the same gag.

Yeah definitely. A real shame because they're both great and feel a little wasted here at times.

 

[Dianbobo]

Much better episode this week, last season was similar it got better week by week as well.

 

[danoliver1]

Ball pong ping cracked me up.

 

[opethdisciple]

Another so so episode.

The funniest bits seem to be the bits right at the beginning or with Lyn.

'Look down'

 

[Deleted member 651465]

Rewatched the first series leading up to Friday and I dunno.

There's moments when it really shines through, particularly in the cutaway segments where it's just Alan. But the studio stuff I really struggle with and I can't quite put my finger on why.

For me the only Partridge stuff that's held up past IAP is the Audiobooks and podcast. I think maybe because it's just the character in isolation? He doesn't quite translate to real world scenarios for me.

Fully agree. I can’t get “in” to This Time and it’s bugging me because I love IAP.

The prison sketch and the ankle tag were the closest to classic Partridge but I’m just not a fan of the studio stuff.

I think it’s Jenny. Alan works best when he feels morally superior (Michael in the BP garage/hotel etc) but he’s playing second fiddle to her so just feels a bit cringe / needy.