Steve Coogan

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.

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.

As Tony Hayers's widow will testify, Alan Partridge and death aren't always comfortable bedfellows. Tonight, the passing of former This Time presenter John Baskell leaves Alan with the job of co-presenting a sombre tribute. Will he find the right tone? What do you think?

This Time with Alan Partridge, episode 2, review

This is television comedy for the connoisseur.

I've never seen Coogan better or Partridge funnier

I don't think I've ever seen Coogan better or Partridge funnier. The character is more rounded and involving but still endearingly silly and oh-God-did-he-really-just-say-that?