Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa
- 2013 film
Alan Partridge makes a long-awaited transfer to the silver screen. Stars Steve Coogan, Colm Meaney, Tim Key, Felicity Montagu, Simon Greenall and more.
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Secrets of Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa revealed
The initial version of Alan Partridge film Alpha Papa was almost twice as long as the finished version and was 'the worst first cut' writer Neil ​Gibbons ever saw.
Neil Martin, Chortle, 12th March 202410 best UK TV comedy film adaptations over 30 years
In the past 30 years there has been a trend in British comedy involving attempted transitions from TV to film, all the way from Keith Lemon to The Thick Of It - very much an obvious time and money saver when no original idea is forthcoming.
Katie Doyle, The Film Magazine, 23rd September 2020Partridge returns to the BBC as a pro-Brexit broadcaster
Steve Coogan has revealed initial detail of Alan Partridge's return to the BBC next year, as a pro-Brexit voice.
British Comedy Guide, 3rd August 2017Film of the day - Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa
Steve Coogan's revels in the role of the fading one-time talk show host now graveyard shift local radio DJ Alan Partridge. The Partridge character has evolved over 20 years, a period in which he has seen his star rise and fall - courtesy of killing a guest on live TV.
Gareth Hargreaves, On The Box, 22nd December 201613 UK TV comedies that became movies, best to worst
Here's a rundown of the best and worst since the year 2000...
Sophie Davies, Cult Box, 19th September 2016Alan Partridge: still Jurassic Park after 25 years
I can't imagine ever not finding Alan Partridge funny.
Dan Burke, Cultured Vultures, 22nd February 2016Steve Coogan returns as Norfolk's most self-deluded radio host, blagging his way on to the big screen via this very funny siege thriller. Partridge's marriage and career are, unsurprisingly, down the drain, but when a shotgun-toting, newly sacked colleague (Colm Meaney) takes the staff of North Norfolk Digital hostage, Partridge sees the chance to make his name as a negotiator. It's his finest, most hypocritical hour in East Anglia's Ace in the Hole.
Paul Howlett, The Guardian, 22nd December 201510 things you didn't know about Steve Coogan
There's so much more to this guy than Alan Partridge.
Rachel Bailey, What Culture!, 16th May 2015Alan Partridge: a guide for Americans
As Alan Partridge: The Movie hits US screens, here is everything you need to know about Steve Coogan's greatest comedy creation. Aha!
Stuart Heritage, The Guardian, 4th April 2014Alan Partridge aims for American success
Say the name Alan Partridge in Britain, and everyone knows who you're talking about.
Bob Mondello, NPR, 4th April 2014