Just reading a review of the latest Alan Partridge iteration.

[Sir C]

I once arranged a phone interview with him. Despite the fact I was working nights on the paper and generally getting to sleep at 4am, I agreed to an 8am (or maybe 9) interview. Having got up even earlier than that to prepare (at least 10 minutes, h), I dialled the number I was given only to to be told by one of his lackeys that he wouldn't be doing the interview at all and could I just email some questions through. ****

Knew it.

I like him in The Trip but he's clearly playing himself. (He denies it but he would, wouldn't he?)

[Burney]

Knew it.

I like him in The Trip but he's clearly playing himself. (He denies it but he would, wouldn't he?)

I think there's a fairly large degree to which Partridge is him, too.

I've made my judgement and the latest series - despite a couple of good moments - is shít.

[Sir C]

I think there's a fairly large degree to which Partridge is him, too.

I've made my judgement and the latest series - despite a couple of good moments - is shít.

I liked the RA farmer.

[Burney]

I liked the RA farmer.

Yes, I almost gave it the thumbs up on that alone, but there’s too much shíte.
To me, the point about Partrifge is that, however awful he is, you’re still on his side. You want him to triumph over his awful co-host and the horrible, smug roving reporter. For him just to be the butt of their jokes misses the point.