Steve Coogan

The Alanaissance has been a joy to behold, but after blustering his way back into primetime can Norfolk's finest get through a #MeToo debate without putting his foot in it? The result is Rolls-Royce-level buffoonery in a series that has seen Partridge routinely but lovingly outwitted by numerous capable female co-stars.

This Time with Alan Partridge review

Partridge Irish 'lookalike' was peak TV comedy.

Now that he has elbowed his way back on to primetime, Alan has some scores to settle. In the latest edition of the more-fun One Show, he targets "squiggle-haired horticulturist" Monty Don in a product-placement sting before co-host Jennie brings him face-to-face with a Partridge lookalike.

This Time with Alan Partridge, episode 4, review

There has never been a Partridge moment more genius than this.

Steve Coogan's first film - The Parole Officer

These days, the film has earned a cult following, and was popular enough to be re-released on blu-ray, which is a luxury that few British comedies are afforded.

After last week's awkwardness, Alan is back in his astonishing puffer jacket and back on top, letting us in on both his weekly meat consumption and his views on corporal punishment. An inch broader than some previous Partridges, but no less expertly constructed, with big laughs everywhere.

This Time with Alan Partridge, episode 3, review

It is a fine exemplar, were any needed, of the extraordinary talents of Steve Coogan, custodian of the Partridge persona.

Gervais & Coogan changed comedy & took different paths

Some 15 years after the birth of Alan Partridge and David Brent, both men are back with new shows. But while Coogan has focused on collaboration, Gervais appears to be working more and more in a vacuum - and it shows.

Has Piers Morgan killed Alan Partridge?

The second episode of This Time has dipped in the ratings. "A-ha!" says his rival host.

This Time with Alan Partridge, episode 2, review

This is television comedy for the connoisseur.