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7 real-life Alan Partridges
Here are seven Partridgean presenters who may well empathise with his plight.
Tristram Fane Saunders, The Telegraph, 30th November 201750 best TV shows of 2017, #17: Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon's biggest indulgence yet, with the lushest restaurants and the loosest structure for their impersonations and complex frenemy vibe.
The Guardian, 30th November 2017BBC to broadcast Alan Partridge documentary
BBC Two is to broadcast Alan Partridge: Why, When, Where, How And Whom?, a documentary featuring new interviews and previously un-seen behind-the-scenes footage.
British Comedy Guide, 28th November 201710 reasons why Alan Partridge is the perfect life-coach
Hard as it is to believe, it was 25 years ago that Knowing Me, Knowing You with Alan Partridge first aired on Radio 4.
Mark Monahan, The Telegraph, 28th November 2017Monkey Tennis may yet see the light of day
Peter Bradshaw's timely reminder about the re-emergence of Alan Partridge in Brexit Britain (The revenge of Alan Partridge, G2, 6 November) is underlined by the inclusion in recent TV schedules of such absurd real-life programmes as The Ganges with Sue Perkins and Gordon Ramsey on Cocaine, which might have been dreamed up by the great man in a previous television incarnation. Alan's previous suggestions of Youth Hostelling with Chris Eubank and Monkey Tennis are surely now ripe for production.
Quentin Falk, The Guardian, 7th November 2017His time has come: the revenge of Alan Partridge
For two decades, Alan Partridge has been a glorious failure. But now he's made a triumphant return from the Travel Tavern to be the BBC's face of Brexit Britain. We trace his journey from humble football commentator to national icon.
Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian, 3rd November 2017Weirdest musical moments in British comedy
A selection of some of the strangest songs and musical moments in British comedy.
Anglonerd, 9th October 2017Steve Coogan awarded damages in phone-hacking case
Comedian Steve Coogan is to receive damages and an apology from Mirror Group Newspapers over phone hacking.
BBC, 3rd October 2017Alan Partridge delivers his ode to The Working Classes
Norwich's favourite son, Alan Partridge, has released a very special poem dedicated to the working classes of the UK on National Poetry Day.
Joe Gamp, Metro, 28th September 2017Mindhorn review
But for all the period accuracy, Mindhorn doesn't realise its comic potential - there isn't even a gag involving the truth-telling eye.
Theo Rollason, The Student Newspaper, 1st September 2017