I'm Alan Partidge

Synopsis

I'm Alan Partridge is a BBC situation comedy starring Steve Coogan, of which two series of six episodes each were produced—the first in 1997 and the second in 2002. The series followed the titular Alan Partridge, a failed television presenter whose previous exploits had featured in the chat-show parody Knowing Me, Knowing You with Alan Partridge, and who is now presenting a programme on local radio in Norwich.

Both series were written by Peter Baynham (who also appears in one episode), Coogan and Armando Iannucci; supporting Coogan were Felicity Montagu as his faithful but timid personal assistant, Lynn Benfield; Simon Greenall as Geordie Travel Tavern handyman/BP garage attendant Michael; and Phil Cornwell as disc jockey Dave Clifton.

It has been well received by both critics and fans, and was nominated for three BAFTAs (winning two), two British Comedy Award (winning both), and a Royal Television Society award.

Series one was first released on DVD in the UK in 2002 and in the United States on 24 October 2006. The DVD features additional scenes and two commentary tracks. One featuring standard commentary from the writers whilst the second features Coogan and Montagu 'in character' as Alan & Lynn discussing the events in the episodes and frequently arguing with each other.

Episode List

Series 1

A Room with an Alan (S1, E1)
Alan Attraction (S1, E2)
Watership Alan (S1, E3)
Basic Alan (S1, E4)
To Kill a Mocking Alan (S1, E5)
Towering Alan (S1, E6)

Series 2

The Talented Mr Alan (S2, E1)
The Colour Of Alan (S2, E2)
Bravealan (S2, E3)
Never Say Alan Again (S2, E4)
I Know What Alan Did Last Summer (S2, E5)
Alan Wide Shut (S2, E6)