Alpha He has starred in sitcoms, TV spoofs, movies and even stage shows and been hilarious on all of them. comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment . I've had no previous experiences with Alan Partridge persona and I didn't know what to expect from this series. Wine this, wine that. No? As far as I'm concerned, Neil Diamond will always be King of the Jews. Not my words, Carol, those are the words of Top Gear Magazine., "Well Sonja, that was classic intercourse. If I squeeze it, a jet of molten Bramley apple will squirt out. 75 Best Alan Partridge Quotes & Sayings 2023 I'm Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge - Wikiquote ", "Im gonna hump ya. What Alan Partridge has taught us about hotel etiquette. Which, again, to me is a bonus. Classic. You've got to laugh when you fall off a sofa! For such a simple premise- a middle-aged man living in a Travelodge- the show has remarkable depth and ingenuity. Hi Susan. I would've taken it off sooner but I was having a fascinating conversation with the proud father of Norfolk's most sun-tanned child. Why the dodgy reviews ? I was so glad that Michael got more to do in this one, everything he says is funny, especially when describing what he'd do with the Apache helicopter. He said he was laughing so hard he had Kenco coming out of his nostrils, and that made me laugh. An unprovoked chemical attack from France, or possibly China, has left us without a sense of smell. It helps me keep the wolf from the door, so to speak. Swallow is a detective who tackles vandalism. ", "That was Roxanne by The Police. Steve Coogan as Alan Partridge in Alan Partridge: Why When Where How and Whom? This chemical toilet is a Saniflow 33, now this little babe can cope with anything, and I mean anything. I'll try to get my hands on other series that feature Alan's adventures. Knowing Me Knowing Yule. By clicking Sign up you confirm that your data has been entered correctly and you have read and agree to our Terms of use, Cookie policy and Privacy notice. hehe. ", "Dan's a fantastic man! The reason this show works is because of the stupidity of Alan, a racist, bigoted, closet bi-sexual who just doesn't know when to shut up. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts Alan Partridge - Quote of the Day on Twitter: "Will you Join MyJohnLewis. Bloody Sofa. [Alan is having a disturbing of dream of himself as a male stripper, dancing in front of Tony Hayers] Alan Partridge: Would you like me to lap dance for you? FAQ Let's have a bit of red, let's have a bit of white. Alan Partridge quotes: The best lines from Steve Coogans When I watch Friends they all tell a joke about an American sportsmen or something American sometimes which I don't understand but I will still laugh along with it because it sounded funny anyway. A detective series based in Norwich. So here is a quiz where we give you a classic Alan Partridge quote with a word or phrase missing, and you just have to complete it. So close your eyes instead and imagine bits of dead men bobbing about in red water. Get involved in exciting, inspiring conversations. But with different shaped pasta. Oh, this smells of, I don't know, basil. Steve Coogan's hapless TV presenter is returning to the screens, so let's look back at his most hilarious one-liners. Pretty clear, that one. Alan Partridge re-enacts the 1381 Battle of North Walsham. Everything you need to know about This Time With Alan Partridge. Download 'Council Skies' on iTunes. Simran Khurana is the Editor-in-Chief for ReachIvy, and a teacher and freelance writer and editor, who uses quotations in her pedagogy. Web"After a couple of years of being clinically fed-up, Alan has "bounced back". A classic U.S. sitcom in the 80's - Buffalo Bill with Dabney Coleman was so outside the box from what had appeared on broadcast TV that they didn't know what to do with so they axed it. Steve Coogan as Alan Partridge in This Time with Alan Partridge, Steve Coogan as Alan Partridge at the Leicester Square premiere of the Alpa Pipa, Steve Coogan as Alan Partridge in Alpha Pipa, Steve Coogan as Alan Partridge at the Leicester Square premiere of the Alpha Pipa, Steve Coogan as Alan Partridge in I'm Alan Partridge. WebWhat are the best Alan Partridge quotes, clips and TV moments of all time? WebAlan Partridge : If you see a lovely field with a family having a picnic, and there's a nice pond in it, you fill in the pond with concrete, you plough the family into the field, you blow The inept broadcaster made his triumphant return to the BBC last week, filling in the prime time presenting spot on magazine programme This Time. I have to say this is a more than welcome addition to the series, if not the best. He's a socially inept, narcissistic local radio presenter who used to be a television presenter. "Do you know what this bathroom says to me? At least 10% less than RRP across all departments at TK Maxx, 20% off app orders using this The Hut promo code, $6 off a $50+ order with this AliExpress discount code. Alan Partridges shows how to use the toilet in a train hands-free. It was much anticipated by us Partridge fans, Knowing Me Knowing You on both radio and television had been comedy gold. ", "Sue can I just interrupt you? It's very futuristic, isn't it? I remember once an American was saying `when watching any episode of Alan Partridge, I doesn't have a clue what his jokes mean' and that's why he didn't like him. ", This chemical toilet is a Saniflo 33. Get 5 off 70 and 20 off 200, exclusively for new and existing My John Lewis members. Skirmish - Alan Partridge's Military-Based Quiz Partridge may well be the most ingeniously unsympathetic character ever created - every time you start to feel sorry for him, he manages to do something truly unspeakable. It was also the world leader in telefantasy and hard hitting drama but by the 1990s those days were long gone , then a show like I`M ALAN PARTRIDGE comes along to remind you that when it really tries the BBC can still be a world leader. Nomad. Alan Partridge's best quotes and words of wisdom - Radio X Steve Coogan is back once again as Alan Partridge. 1. - His cringeworthy understanding of the the famous U2 song about the Troubles in Northern Ireland. For this sort-of-successor to "Knowing Me Knowing You", Steve Coogan and his writers took gormless failed TV chat-show host Alan Partridge further down the road of fading celebrity with this very sharp and very amusing series. It ruddy hurts like mad! From the first time i watched this it got me hooked i just wish there was more eps, you can never watch enough Alan, it never gets boring. Lets take a look. I Partridge, We need to talk about Alan. It follows on from Knowing Me Knowing You with Alan Partridge. Funnily enough, I never particularly liked Partridge as a character prior to this series but Coogan found a whole new way of presenting him and it works spectacularly. How could 'I'm Alan Partridge' possibly keep up with such high standards? Everyone's favourite inept broadcaster is back. ________, "Stop laughing, Lynn! You must be at least 18 years old to create an account, Must be at least 6 characters, include an upper and lower case character and a number, I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from Evening Standard. Right, coppers, I've got nae tax, nae insurance and I'm not wearing a seatbelt. ", "I was always taught so squash my feelings down but good to see there's another way of doing it. Ive just been told that Roger Moore has just passed _______. He said, 'You jammy b******' and quick as a flash, I replied, 'Don't be blue, Peter! Oh, this smells of, I dont know - basil. It should also be considered one of the greatest TV comedy series ever made. Ooh, thats a snazzy bouquet. Plenty of Alan Partridge-isms have entered the popular lexicon, and the shows remain relentlessly quotable. WebI, Partridge Quotes Showing 1-18 of 18. What Alan Partridge has taught us about hotel etiquette This Time with Alan Partridge episode two And yes, I pretty much agree with everyone else who makes comparisons to Blackadder and Basil Fawlty and Gervais' boss character in The Office. You can have that. Alan Partridge - Quote of the Day on Twitter: "This is the 10am - 1pm, Council Skies And he said, 'that's saaad, you wanna upgrade'. Series 3 soon please ! Steve Coogan as Alan Partridge in The Day Today, Steve Coogan as Alan Partridge in Alan Partridge: Welcome to the Places of My Life, "Six centuries ago this stream would have flowed with the blood and entrails of fallen men. Like a bow-tie, but miniature? This is the theme from Ski Sunday. And this week is no different as Alan tries (and fails) to negotiate the death of regular This Time presenter John Baskell, who Alan temporarily replaced last week, in his typically insensitive and tactless manner. I recommend to watch it again and pay close attention, this is genius comedy. '", "Have no fear little one, I'm here to protect thee. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. All rights reserved. Sign up for exclusive newsletters, comment on stories, enter competitions and attend events. When I got there, finally, all they'd done was dug a big hole. Now I know that a lot of people dislike Alan Partridge more than they hate Bush and Blair but what I can't seem to understand is why? - On boredom in the Linton Travel Tavern. 25 of the most 'textbook' Alan Partridge quotes Fancy some more TV comedy quizzes? A-ha! The episode with Alan making friends with Dan (the kitchen man) is absolutely hilarious, and his antics at the Norfolk bravery awards is so crude and funny. Quotes About Wine and Food "All this wine nonsense! - A business lunch with the BBC's programming commissioner Tony Hayers doesn't go well. Each email has a link to unsubscribe. It's cruel really, isn't it? Join MyJohnLewis. At least 10% less than RRP across all departments at TK Maxx, 20% off app orders using this The Hut promo code, $6 off a $50+ order with this AliExpress discount code. Get involved in exciting, inspiring conversations with other readers. Check out the latest series of All To Play For, with Wayne Bridge and special guests. Just because I've got a shit table? Putting a damp spoon back in the bowl is the tea-drinking equivalent of sharing a needle. And like an oil rig he drew on huge reserves of energy, was physically quite squat and, thanks to his prestigious whiskey intake, helped prop up the economy of Scotland. As the series develops, he tries to maintain a public profile, even though the doors are closing on him. Putting a damp spoon back in the bowl is the tea-drinking equivalent of sharing a needle. Oh, shit. Every line is pure gold and quotable. Well there's no need for that! He mainly insults others but the great thing about it is that we don't laugh with him but we laugh at him. Raphael: I I loved it and I thought the rest of the cast was wonderful too. I said, so do youto a new face. It seemed to me like he lived his life like an oil rig flare stack in a North Sea gale. Pat Farrell: Penny for them. Im sorry about the nasal whistle its when Im anxious. (Picture: StudioCanal) 2. (BBC Studios) Episodes Alan Partridge The kids came over to me and said, "Papa, Papa! Its like you can see in me. (Picture: StudioCanal) 3. ", "A sobering reminder that war, be it the First World War, the Second World War or the Great War of China, always takes a heavy toll. You must be at least 18 years old to create an account, Must be at least 6 characters, include an upper and lower case character and a number, I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from Evening Standard. Note to BBC America: Bring this out on Region 1 DVD NOW!!! Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds | Will you swear allegiance to the King? Michael. Probably because people don't get his sense of humour and the way he explains things. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or Reddit - Dive into anything ", "I do like that toilet. WebAlan Partridge: [Stepping into the lift] Well, there you go. Could go your way; could go mine. External Reviews ", If you see a lovely field with a family having a picnic, and a nice pond in it, you fill in the pond with concrete, you plough the family into the soil, you blow up the tree, and use the leaves to make a dress for your wife who is also your brother., The temperature inside this apple turnover is over 1,000 degrees. User Ratings The Battle of North Walsham: it sounds like something that Alan Partridge has made up. Like Fawlty Towers in the '70s and Blackadder in the '80s, this is British comedy at its very best - a handful of episodes, all of them tighter line-for-line than Alan's shorts ("the boys are back in the barracks"). Partridge Quotes Earlier on I put in a pound of On what hed do with an Apache helicopter: Id just like to fly a helicopter all around Norfolk. I'm really sorry. Alan Partridge - Whats Your Favourite Beatles Album? Raphael: Im still at the old school, but, well Im the headmaster now. This Time. It was very crowded; I found myself in a last-minute rush for the one remaining seat beside a tall, good-looking man with collar-length hair, it was the seventies; buckaroo! Very, sort of, high-tech, space age. WebI, Partridge Quotes Showing 1-18 of 18. ", "Hello is that Curry's? It's very futuristic, isn't it? Smell My Cheese You Mother! 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Wine this, wine that. WebAlan Partridges says and does things without fully thinking them through. ", "Some very sweet messages there. https://en.wikiquote.org/w/index.php?title=Alan_Partridge:_Alpha_Papa&oldid=3108319, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. ", Im 47, my girlfriends 33. shes 14 years younger than me. Will you swear allegiance to the King? ", When asked what his favourite Beatles album is: "Tough one. TV Winners - shows from past to present that are considered classics or masterpieces. Cocaine - that was a trigger. Puking up the old er luminous green bile. I've gotta say, Pat, kids don't make you happy. I'm Alan Partridge is the funniest show of the last five years, not one joke misses the mark. Alan Partridge: 30 of the funniest quotes from the past 30 You look like some sort of big Geordie Anne Frank. JOE may earn a portion of The writing is without a mistake, the characters are interesting and amusing and Alan is one ignorant, vain and rude little man - but that makes this series so fun to watch. Lets have a bit of red, lets have a bit of white. "The proof is in the pudding, and the pudding, in this case, is football. Alan Partridge ", "Can I just shock you? Have you come to take my spirit away? WebMichael: But that'show it ends. Go, gull! Alan: Good call. Alan Partridge As fans of the much-loved BBC comedy show will be well aware, mishap-ridden radio DJ and Skirmish "I'm Alan Partridge" Watership Alan (TV Episode 1997) And I did not want to end up with the tea-drinking equivalent of AIDS.. Alan Partridge And I was trying to hear it, can't remember why, when I got the news of John's death. Sometimes you just want to say, sod all this wine, just give me a pint of mineral water., "Right, I'll tell you an anecdote. Not fair on either of them. Alan Partridge has "bounced back" with the third most popular show on Radio Norwich, a cable tv quiz show called "skirmish" and a young Swedish girlfriend. Despite what I just said earlier. The writing and performances are superb especially between Alan and anyone who hasn't met him before. ", "Guide dogs for the blind. No, I am joking, obviously, but er they were, of course, very, very dark days indeed. 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In the twenty-first century. Highly recommended. I'm Alan Partridge Quotes Enter your password to log in. The character first appeared in the radio news spoof On The Hour thirty years ago as the presenter of Sports Desk, and since then he's battled through adversity, bounced back and now hosts a prime time news magazine show. They do say it'll help people in *wheeeelchairs*. (Good for us, now he's really making a fool of himself). I'm not going to sell my soul, Lynn. - His thoughts on his relationship age-gap with his girlfriend Sonja, - His interesting take on one of Joni Mitchell's most iconic songs, - Explaining what he couldn't possibly tolerate in one person, - Giving his somewhat optimistic interpretation of the Titanic disaster, Alan's Roger Moore Meltdown | Knowing Me Knowing You | BBC Studios. The first season of I'm Alan Partridge surely ranks as the pinnacle of Steve Coogan's career. Along with series 6 of Only Fools and Horses, I'm Alan Partridge series 1 is the greatest set of episodes of any comedy I have seen. He really is. You wake up in the morning, you've got to read all the Sunday papers, the kids are running round, you've got to mow the lawn, wash the car, and you think 'Sunday, bloody Sunday! ", "You remind me of her, that's all. In fact, it is his performance and the fact that he adds dimension to this guy that truly makes it special and heartbreaking and hysterical. 28 Apr 2023 10:35:06 Once upon a time the BBC was the world leader in situation comedy . Oh, this smells of, I don't know, basil. ", "Electrolysis. Miserable. There are so many other great scenes which will probably be remembered as classics, like when Lynn spills Sunny Delight all over Alans precious James Bond video collection and "they're ruined". I must also praise the wonderful talent of Mr. Steve Coogan. retailers. best lines from Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa I can imagine _______ taking a dump on that. By clicking Accept All Cookies, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. '", The pace of the Megane is too leisurely to be called quick. -ha! The way he says i m trapped under a cow. Steve Coogan's performance is a masterclass in comedy, the sitcom format enabled him to bring out different sides to his character, such as his lap dancing fantasies. Only Christians. But, yeah, I used to dream that one day I'd drive a brand-new Range Rover towing a speed boat. Shot in spoof documentary style, the show follows fallen TV star (now Radio Norwich's star personality) in his day-to-day quest to get a second chance. Steve Coogan returns to BBC One at 9.30pm on Friday 30 April for another series of This Time With Alan Partridge. Welcome to the Places of my Life. Aqua. He's got the third best slot on Radio Norwich, a military-based quiz on cable TV called Skirmish, a 33 year-old girlfriend called Sonja, an autobiography (Bouncing Back) and is only living in a caravan until his new house is finished." in Commerce, Accounting, and Finance, University of Mumbai. This is one of the best !! Alan Partridge Alan Partridge quotes If you liked Rowan Atkinson, John Cleese, then try this more rough kind of humor. He's just so tactless ("You sound like the girl form the Exorcist" he says to a producer who has no vocal cords). His way of dealing with this is as ever hilarious. This is the best comedy series i ever watched Nothing can beat scenes like when Alan does his boot video and a cow is dropped on him. lan Partridge is back on our TV screens and boy, have we missed him. Failed sports commentator and chat-show host Alan is sacked from 'Radio Norwich' by his new boss, Tony Hayers, and goes berserk in a restaurant, running around with a piece of cheese. I especially liked the episodes "To Kill A Mocking Alan" and "Watership Alan", the former had me in tears from laughing and that does not happen often.