Unknown user Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 I'm slipping, this should have had a thread a few weeks ago! Anyway, the new Alan Partridge series has been really enjoyable, he belongs on the BBC and I reckon the magazine format really works for him. I love when Alan has creative freedom to make his own shorts, so even though sidekick Simon's been on the weak side it's been great to see for us old Partridge fans. That Irish lookalike, brilliant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notts1874 Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 The last 15 minutes of this weeks episode is up there with the best stuff he has done. The CPR and then the rebel songs??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown user Posted March 21, 2019 Author Share Posted March 21, 2019 2 minutes ago, Notts1874 said: The last 15 minutes of this weeks episode is up there with the best stuff he has done. The CPR and then the rebel songs??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 (edited) 49 minutes ago, Notts1874 said: The last 15 minutes of this weeks episode is up there with the best stuff he has done. The CPR and then the rebel songs??? Highlight of the series has been him singing Elton John IMO Edited March 22, 2019 by rudi must stay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 I tried, but alas... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegas-voss Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 Does it get better I thought the first episode was terrible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo Shillyshally Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 His voice sounds different. Not in a good way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Camazzola Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 Jonathan Watson did more in 90 seconds on the latest series of this than he's managed in 20+ years of OAE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gashauskis9 Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 Absolutely ****ing superb. After the series where he was staying in the hotel, this has been his best work yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Costanza Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 There have been the odd moment where it hasn't worked but when it does, it's World Class Partridge. Top 3 bits for me are the CGI Alan in the Corporal punishment scene. Thought I was going to pass out from laughing at that and the smacking demonstration dressed as Alf Ramsey; the smile in the medieval battle scene before he stabbed the guy with the dagger; the CPR scene. The best bits for me are the on location sections like Places of Our Lives and Scissored Isle programs, which are up there with his very best work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown user Posted March 22, 2019 Author Share Posted March 22, 2019 Just now, Costanza said: There have been the odd moment where it hasn't worked but when it does, it's World Class Partridge. Top 3 bits for me are the CGI Alan in the Corporal punishment scene. Thought I was going to pass out from laughing at that and the smacking demonstration dressed as Alf Ramsey; the smile in the medieval battle scene before he stabbed the guy with the dagger; the CPR scene. The best bits for me are the on location sections like Places of Our Lives and Scissored Isle programs, which are up there with his very best work God I forgot young Alan ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 This series is brilliant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locky Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 Only seen the first and it was a slow burner. Wasn't sure I was going to be keen because it's done in a way in which Alan isn't really supposed to be the star of the show, but in true Partridge style, he sabotaged it perfectly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyk Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 Absolutely loving it. Only just caught up with last Mondays episode. Brilliant writing and delivery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Der Kaiser Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 Really enjoying it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dia Liom Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 Struggled to get into thw first one but it's been excellent overall. Some of the subtle stuff, the rolled R's for example and other mannerisms, are phenomenal. Def more mature product, though I've always enjoyed Partridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i8hibsh Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 AP is one of those progs that I know I would actually like but just never got into it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 4 hours ago, Locky said: Only seen the first and it was a slow burner. Wasn't sure I was going to be keen because it's done in a way in which Alan isn't really supposed to be the star of the show, but in true Partridge style, he sabotaged it perfectly. Like all sketch shows it is very hit and miss. See the bit with Monty Don and talking about his diet a few weeks ago. For me that was poor for a comedian like Steve Coogan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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LeftBack Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 Surprised its taken this long. In my opinion Coogan is a comedy genius. I've loved latest series albeit a lot cringing! Coogan, Gervais and Barker - three knights of comedy genius. In my opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notts1874 Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 Watch the clip above again folks. This time just watch Alan rather than Irish Alan when the rebel songs start. He goes from toe tapping to getting a voice in his ear. Subtle but brilliant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gashauskis9 Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 14 hours ago, rudi must stay said: Like all sketch shows it is very hit and miss. See the bit with Monty Don and talking about his diet a few weeks ago. For me that was poor for a comedian like Steve Coogan Interesting because I thought those bits were both as Partridge as you get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo Shillyshally Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 (edited) The latest one was brilliant. "Double o fecking bollocks" ? Edited March 23, 2019 by Ricardo Shillyshally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regal Kingston Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 (edited) The last 5 minutes of episode 4 are straight in the top five Partidge moments for me. To come up with that scenario was incredible and the performances of all, especially Coogan in two roles, more than done it justice. ???? His co-host has been a great straight woman throughout the whole series. Edited March 23, 2019 by Regal Kingston Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gashauskis9 Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 1 hour ago, Regal Kingston said: His co-host has been a great straight woman throughout the whole series. In more ways than one ??❤️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, Gashauskis9 said: Interesting because I thought those bits were both as Partridge as you get. Agree with your point there I think what I like about the show is I feel like Coogan is trying to do new things with the character (going to the gym, he seems to be very good with technology etc). Although I don't mind them showing his poor characters traits (the colleague passing away episode is excellent for that) Edited March 23, 2019 by rudi must stay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 9 hours ago, Notts1874 said: Watch the clip above again folks. This time just watch Alan rather than Irish Alan when the rebel songs start. He goes from toe tapping to getting a voice in his ear. Subtle but brilliant. Even the Daniel Craig impersonator being there That's terrific surreal comedy and Coogan is superb for that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeftBack Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 58 minutes ago, rudi must stay said: Even the Daniel Craig impersonator being there That's terrific surreal comedy and Coogan is superb for that https://gifer.com/en/BYFP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 First one was a bit patchy but its warmed up nicely. That lookalike scene was vintage stuff. Some of the supporting characters have been priceless. The Geordie boy in the audience in the dead presenter one was brilliant. He does of course have history with de oirish... "Ders More To Oirland Dan Dis..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 6 hours ago, LeftBack said: https://gifer.com/en/BYFP Haha well done That explains that moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Der Kaiser Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 21 hours ago, Gashauskis9 said: In more ways than one ??❤️ Yup. Bloody gorgeous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo dans les Pyrenees Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 4 hours ago, Der Kaiser said: Yup. Bloody gorgeous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Cockade Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 never was the greatest fan but the Jo Beazley and Cheeky Monkey sketch makes me wet myself laughing every time! Yabba Dabba Doo no Abba Dabba Doo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 12 minutes ago, The White Cockade said: never was the greatest fan but the Jo Beazley and Cheeky Monkey sketch makes me wet myself laughing every time! Yabba Dabba Doo no Abba Dabba Doo! One of the funniest things on Knowing Me, Knowing You was the interview with the lesbians. His list of 'slang names'... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown user Posted March 24, 2019 Author Share Posted March 24, 2019 They're only the band The Beatles could have been Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Fredrickson Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Really enjoying this series. A few laugh out loud moments which are IMO Patridge back to his best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hasselhoff Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 There are also a couple of good Alan Partridge audio books available. I'm listening to his latest one, Nomad, at the moment. Enjoying the TV series so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 Bit with the Library door and infact that whole segment is fantastic Coogan at his best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flimsy Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 On 24/03/2019 at 19:47, Hasselhoff said: There are also a couple of good Alan Partridge audio books available. I'm listening to his latest one, Nomad, at the moment. Enjoying the TV series so far The audio books also come in traditional paper form and are a funny read. Signed: an old fart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gashauskis9 Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 7 hours ago, rudi must stay said: Bit with the Library door and infact that whole segment is fantastic Coogan at his best Agree, although overall I felt last nights episode was the weakest so far. A lot to live up to on last week’s which was genius. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown user Posted March 26, 2019 Author Share Posted March 26, 2019 Mid Morning Matters doesn't get as much love as it should by the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gashauskis9 Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 1 minute ago, Smithee said: Mid Morning Matters doesn't get as much love as it should by the way. This. Very funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Der Kaiser Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 Hence the phrase "Lets hire some Albanians to f\_/ck him up" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 On 22/03/2019 at 21:33, Salad Fingers said: Never seen a single episode of anything he has done, but pmsl at that. On 23/03/2019 at 09:59, rudi must stay said: Even the Daniel Craig impersonator being there That's terrific surreal comedy and Coogan is superb for that I thought it was meant to be Jeremy Kyle ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown user Posted March 27, 2019 Author Share Posted March 27, 2019 5 hours ago, luckyBatistuta said: Never seen a single episode of anything he has done, but pmsl at that. I thought it was meant to be Jeremy Kyle ?? So the words "monkey tennis" mean nothing to you? I don't want to live in that world! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gashauskis9 Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 11 hours ago, Der Kaiser said: Hence the phrase "Lets hire some Albanians to f\_/ck him up" That very line reminded me never to watch Partridge while commuting. ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 6 hours ago, Smithee said: So the words "monkey tennis" mean nothing to you? I don't want to live in that world! SMELL MY CHEESE!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 21 hours ago, luckyBatistuta said: Never seen a single episode of anything he has done, but pmsl at that. I thought it was meant to be Jeremy Kyle ?? Double O feckin bollocks ! ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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