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I'm Alan Partridge

I'm Alan Partridge

19977.42 Seasons12 EpisodesEnded

Overview

The fortunes of a former chat show host who is reduced to a lowly slot on Radio Norwich. Alan Partridge is divorced, living in a travel tavern, and desperate for a return to television.

Created by Peter Baynham
Written by Peter Baynham, Armando Iannucci, Steve Coogan
Produced by Armando Iannucci, Alison MacPhail, Peter Baynham
NetworksBBC Two

Top Cast

Steve Coogan

Steve Coogan

Alan Partridge

Amelia Bullmore

Amelia Bullmore

Sonja

Felicity Montagu

Felicity Montagu

Lynn Benfield

Simon Greenall

Simon Greenall

Michael

Phil Cornwell

Phil Cornwell

Dave Clifton

Themes & Keywords

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About I'm Alan Partridge

I'm Alan Partridge is a comedy series that first aired in 1997 exploring themes of radio, satire, norfolk, sitcom. Created by Peter Baynham, it stars Steve Coogan, Amelia Bullmore, Felicity Montagu. The fortunes of a former chat show host who is reduced to a lowly slot on Radio Norwich. Alan Partridge is divorced, living in a travel tavern, and desperate for a return to television.

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