Steve Coogan

As Alan Partridge fever sweeps the nation with the release of eagerly awaited movie Alpha Papa tomorrow, here's a chance to fill your boots with its creator Steve Coogan. This two-part documentary follows him on tour in Australia and New Zealand and he's as funny and downright contrary as his reputation would lead you to expect, high-tailing it into the middle of nowhere when the pressure of playing up to expectations starts to do his head in. And the clips of his stand-up act, as acerbic as ever, are a reminder that Partridge is only part of the act.

Steve Coogan jokingly refers to these shows as a '90s revival tour'. But this 2009 trip to Australia is a little more than that. Weirdly, Coogan has never played in Oz before so the trip is something of a punt, taking in reasonably small venues and offering a surprising sense of lo-fi make do and mend.

Have catchphrase, will travel, though. It's not long before autograph hunters are exhorting him to 'enjoy Linton travel tavern' and asking for 'Cock Piss Partridge' to be written on their programmes. It's an intimate portrait, but Coogan still seems somewhat unknowable: simultaneously needy and oddly distant. The film concludes tomorrow night with hecklers and a spot of disillusion. Not essential but, with Alpha Papa fever rampant, perfectly timed.

Alan Partridge to appear on The One Show

Partridge creator Steve Coogan will be gracing the BBC1 show's sofa tonight to talk about his comedy alter ego's foray into cinema.

Alan Partridge: the 'A-ha!' moments

From Radio 4 to the big screen, via the Linton Travel Tavern: how did Alan Partridge become the man he is today? As his new film Alpha Papa is released, Steve Coogan and his writers talk to Stuart Husband about the character's past, present and future.

Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa review

Alpha Papa gives Steve Coogan the chance to show what a subtle, funny and clever comedy actor he is.

Steve Coogan: Stand Up Down Under preview

Even though we only get to see short clips of Steve's performances, it is clear how masterfully he has perfected his characters, as well as overall act.

Steve Coogan: 'There is an overlap between me and Alan'

After a blustery day behind the scenes of Alpha Papa, the question remains: where does Steve Coogan end and his most famous creation begins.

Steve Coogan - My plans for Alan Partridge movie sequel

The comedian is considering a Norfolk-based road movie as a follow-up to Alpha Papa.

Steve Coogan: Partridge could be a bit like Cameron

Partridge creator tells Radio Times that the character is a bit of a liberal Tory these days, not unlike our very own PM....

Steve Coogan: older, wiser, but as for his alter ego...

Alan Partridge, back in a new film, remains the actor's most memorable part, but much has changed since he first portrayed him - from Hollywood success to his presence at the Leveson inquiry.