This Time with Alan Partridge

Brilliant satire on bland tea time talk shows. Even the music rings through my brain as though it's real tepid awful true life. I think the reason people are saying they don't like it is because it's too close to reality.

It's great.. it's just Alan. If you have followed every installment including the books, you will see it as a very natural progression. The film wasn't as dense, but everything else is top comedy. Alan's character grows organically. The authors don't have to keep making new series, but when an idea comes, they work it into his biography very convincingly. It was a long wait (expected last autumn), so expectations were higher than for previous parts, which seem to have just popped up. The first episode wasn't perfect in terms of bits' lengths, but maybe it will make more dynamic sense in the series as a whole. It also ended with the weakest bit. But I can't imagine anyone who will not wanna see the next one.

Yes it's the same old partridge but thank goodness it is , it's funny , witty , immature and sometimes excruciating to see poor Alan trying so hard . Coogan has shown he has many strings to his acting bow and as a Manchester lad I'm proud of him . Even on Freeview there are plenty of other things that haters can watch instead , as for me I can't wait for the next one , Ahaaaa.

Ok. So its not in your face, laughter track funny. What it is? It's subtle. Alan has clearly matured and he will do ANYTHING not to fail again. However, his Alan-ness seeps through. I think its hilarious. LOVE the way its captured too. Very natural.

I would concede that this isn't for everyone, it's not going to have a universal appeal, but for those that like Alan Partridge, and have an awareness of The One Show, will have an appreciation for what's happening here.

You will never be able to watch The One Show in the same way, Partridge tries to launch a TV career on the BBC following a few problems. Coogan is a terrific performer, it is totally cringe worthy, but enough going on to make you laugh.

It's not classic, but is funny. 7/10