Alan Partridge to return to TV. A-ha!

krish · 26-06-2012, 12:23 PM

Richard Herring's Leicester Square Theatre Podcast

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Episode 9 - Armando Iannucci & Graham Linehan
Posted: Tue, 26 Jun 2012 10:35 GMT

It's the last in the series, but what a way to end with the creators of Ted & Ralph, Father Ted, Malcolm Tucker and Alan Partridge on stage together (but who created which?). There's talk of tax evasion, OBEs, fantastic new plots for Last of the Summer Wine, Goodfellows and a surprising departure for the Birmingham Six. Find out how many people on stage have been wanked by a ventriloquist dummy operated by Stewart Lee. It goes on for AGES, but I don't think it's hyperbole to say that this is better than the hyper-bowl. The only way it could have been improved is if we'd put a Shrek in it. Back in October for more. In the meantime there will be 25 or so RHEFP in August to keep you busy. Be lovely to see you in the audience of one of those!

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Richard Herring's Leicester Square Theatre Podcast - Podcasts - British Comedy Guide

Richard Herring - The Podfather (The Guardian), reluctant 'King of Edinburgh' and two time and only Chortle Internet Award winner - brings his Edinburgh Fringe Podcast south for a more leisurely weekly show in which he chats with some of the biggest names in comedy, with guest spots from some of the hot new comics you might not have heard of. Plus a weekly 'all-new' stand-up spot from Richard and competitions and surprises. It's ad-libbed and unedited and largely unplanned, the conversations can go off at all kinds of comedic tangents, or be serious. Recorded in front of a paying audience (who will have the chance to win some amazing and some crap prizes), you can download it for free.

Gunhawk · 26-06-2012, 4:56 PM

as a Norwich city dweller, i really enjoyed watching this last night, really weird seeing roads and areas you know well on the tv screen -especially with a favourite character of mine "walking where i have walked""

Loved the subtle humour and those editing jokes..hell i love editing jokes, Garth Meringhi's Dark Place is a personal favourite.

Also made me chuckle with the comments he made regarding the saluting lions statues, hadnt seen them in that light before but will now!

Surprised he didnt comment on this though Public Statue, Rouen Road, Norwich...or is that to much of an obvious joke

Edit: Heres a link to the local rag's reporting of the programme, also has a behind the scenes clip

http://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/what-...folk_1_1421741

Nik73 · 26-06-2012, 5:25 PM

As a massive Partridge fan I was disappointed with this. I didn't think it was a patch on any of the previous series, though I appreciate it's a different style. Some great bits, but a lot of fluff. Partridge really shines when he's talking to other people rather than the camera and there was too much of that, but I appreciate that was the style of the show. I thought Veep was a lot better.

krish · 26-06-2012, 5:33 PM

^^ they've had these new (additional) writers, twins Neil and Rob Gibbons, since the Mid Morning Matters shorts (who also worked on the autobiography I, Partridge: We Need To Talk About Alan)

- Meet the men who made Alan Partridge funnier than ever | Radio Times

raduv1 · 26-06-2012, 11:01 PM

This really didn't do it for me I'm afraid and I was really hoping for a great return for Alan. The series stands alongside faulty Towers and Black Adder for great British humour but this seemed a little flat.

Sandman · 28-06-2012, 1:49 PM

My wife abosultely hates Alan Partridge and I on the other hand love him. By the end of this show I had to conceed to her that it was utter rubbish.

richp007 · 28-06-2012, 4:00 PM

I thought this was brilliant. I was nearly rolling round on the floor with laughter during the Mike the Grocer scene

HMHB · 28-06-2012, 4:17 PM

I thought it was superb too. Very subtle humour

krish · 28-06-2012, 10:08 PM

^^^ Agreed ... and there's FA they can do to stop you

Reminded me of the early radio and TV series (esp. when he was the On The Hour/The Day Today sports reporter)

I much preferred this and Mid Morning Matters to the disappointing second series of IAP

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raigraphixs · 03-07-2012, 4:14 PM

Open Books with Martin Bryce

I thought it was really funny. Love how Alan rates his own book

HMHB · 03-07-2012, 4:33 PM

I thought it was superb too, you really have to listen as there's many subtle things in there that he comes out with

things like - the year was 1974, the 60s had just come to East Anglia

(or something along those lines)

krish · 03-07-2012, 5:58 PM

Nice shout out for the long dead Saxon Radio (I was born in Bury St Edmunds)

krish · 04-07-2012, 9:38 AM

I believe from next week Sky Atlantic are airing the 6-part Mid Morning Matters: Special Edition (a re-edit of the original 12 Fosters webisodes into the traditional 6 x 30 min format)

... and they already began shooting some new MMM in Feb, due on Fosters Funny YouTube channel this Autumn and Sky next year

Redline · 10-07-2012, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by krish

I believe from next week Sky Atlantic are airing the 6-part Mid Morning Matters: Special Edition (a re-edit of the original 12 Fosters webisodes into the traditional 6 x 30 min format)

... and they already began shooting some new MMM in Feb, due on Fosters Funny YouTube channel this Autumn and Sky next year

Very funny last night. I watched the original MMM last year and its classic Partridge at his very best.

HMHB · 10-07-2012, 12:48 PM

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Very funny last night. I watched the original MMM last year and its classic Partridge at his very best.

Yes same thoughts here. I watched the originals but there was a lot that I'd forgotten about or missed the first time around

I love the way he doesn't listen to his guests and then constantly interrupts them

raigraphixs · 10-07-2012, 1:04 PM

Look forward to the repeat in a few days, did not get a chance to view it last night, glad it was good

Redline · 10-07-2012, 5:13 PM

Im not going to be able to watch the Muppets again.

krish · 10-07-2012, 5:33 PM

^^ that actor taking out neo-fundamentalist RSPB members was also one of the Four Lions (the older convert)

athelstan · 10-07-2012, 6:08 PM

Absolutely brilliant last night. The last Ex special forces guest was hilarious. Did you see Alan's face when he'd finished recounting his bloody despatch of terrorists. Fantastic. The little girl caller bit at the end had me howling with laughter. I have loved this series, despite where it's set.

Nik73 · 10-07-2012, 8:30 PM

Yeah, that was much more like "classic" Partridge for me. I know they're not new, but Partridge is at his best for me when he's doing stuff like that. Admittedly it was a bit recycled from KMKY and the radio shows, but still great stuff.
I knew I recognised the special forces guy from somewhere. Thanks Krish.

CAS FAN · 10-07-2012, 8:44 PM

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Absolutely brilliant last night. The last Ex special forces guest was hilarious. Did you see Alan's face when he'd finished recounting his bloody despatch of terrorists. Fantastic. The little girl caller bit at the end had me howling with laughter. I have loved this series, despite where it's set.

Yeah reminded me of when he had Terry Norton (Alan Ford) on in the original series.

MarkusThatch · 11-07-2012, 9:01 AM

Loved his intro to the def leppard track. The build up to songs he's introducing are often the funniest parts of the shows for me.

Redline · 17-07-2012, 12:48 PM

Good episode last night. "This tea tastes of chicken"

Nik73 · 17-07-2012, 3:18 PM

Yeah, completely agree. I did watch these when they were on youtube, but can't remember a lot of them for some reason. Personally, I MUCH prefer these to the new stuff.

"Jesus Christ, not now!"

Redline · 23-07-2012, 3:46 PM

in case anyone missed them. Deleted scenes/outtakes from Mid Morning Matters in 4 parts.

Mid Morning Matters feat. Alan Partridge - The Deleted Scenes. Episode 2. - YouTube

Sandman · 24-07-2012, 12:40 PM

MMM was great last night, Alan on the phone trying to book cinema tickets has me in stitches.

Redline · 24-07-2012, 12:49 PM

"Inception" "INCEPTION"
I think Alan Partridge is one of the greatest comic characters ever created. Thats just my opinion.

HMHB · 24-07-2012, 2:23 PM

Calling that bloke a "momal mwam" was just as funny as the first time I saw it on the original Fosters site.

krish · 24-07-2012, 4:11 PM

I trust everyone tries to maintain a healthy anus

Nik73 · 24-07-2012, 11:19 PM

Agreed, great stuff. I have to say though and I know some on here don't like it, but Dave showed the whole of s2 of I'm Alan partridge on Sunday and I still found it as funny as ever. Ended up staying up and watching the lot. SO many laugh out loud moments.

"I've put my foot on a spiiiiiike"
"Lynn, these are sex people!"
"have you never had a cup of beans?"
"that's hotter than the sun!"
"DAN!........ DAN!........ DAN!"
"you've got minor women's whiplash! I crashed properly, you crashed like a little mouse!"
Etc, etc, etc for three hours.

Comedy gold for me, but MMM is up there as well.

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Gunhawk Prominent Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Norwich (Ex-Watford) Blog Entries: 24 Thanks: Gave 994, Got 924 Posts: 4,997	as a Norwich city dweller, i really enjoyed watching this last night, really weird seeing roads and areas you know well on the tv screen -especially with a favourite character of mine "walking where i have walked"" Loved the subtle humour and those editing jokes..hell i love editing jokes, Garth Meringhi's Dark Place is a personal favourite. Also made me chuckle with the comments he made regarding the saluting lions statues, hadnt seen them in that light before but will now! Surprised he didnt comment on this though Public Statue, Rouen Road, Norwich...or is that to much of an obvious joke Edit: Heres a link to the local rag's reporting of the programme, also has a behind the scenes clip http://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/what-...folk_1_1421741 Last edited by Gunhawk; 26-06-2012 at 4:58 PM.
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Redline Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Weymouth Thanks: Gave 79, Got 224 Posts: 1,222	in case anyone missed them. Deleted scenes/outtakes from Mid Morning Matters in 4 parts. Mid Morning Matters feat. Alan Partridge - The Deleted Scenes. Episode 1. - YouTube Mid Morning Matters feat. Alan Partridge - The Deleted Scenes. Episode 2. - YouTube Mid Morning Matters feat. Alan Partridge - Deleted Scenes. Episode 3. - YouTube Mid Morning Matters feat. Alan Partridge - Deleted Scenes. Episode 4 - YouTube
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26-06-2012, 5:25 PM	#33
Nik73 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Thanks: Gave 480, Got 311 Posts: 2,591	As a massive Partridge fan I was disappointed with this. I didn't think it was a patch on any of the previous series, though I appreciate it's a different style. Some great bits, but a lot of fluff. Partridge really shines when he's talking to other people rather than the camera and there was too much of that, but I appreciate that was the style of the show. I thought Veep was a lot better.
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krish Illustrious Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: nr. Pinner Thanks: Gave 3,893, Got 4,043 Posts: 19,101	^^ they've had these new (additional) writers, twins Neil and Rob Gibbons, since the Mid Morning Matters shorts (who also worked on the autobiography I, Partridge: We Need To Talk About Alan) - Meet the men who made Alan Partridge funnier than ever \| Radio Times
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raduv1 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Thanks: Gave 96, Got 119 Posts: 1,356	This really didn't do it for me I'm afraid and I was really hoping for a great return for Alan. The series stands alongside faulty Towers and Black Adder for great British humour but this seemed a little flat.
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Sandman Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Glasgow Thanks: Gave 142, Got 242 Posts: 2,462	My wife abosultely hates Alan Partridge and I on the other hand love him. By the end of this show I had to conceed to her that it was utter rubbish.
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richp007 Conspicuous Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Thanks: Gave 807, Got 956 Posts: 7,744	I thought this was brilliant. I was nearly rolling round on the floor with laughter during the Mike the Grocer scene
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HMHB Eminent Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Nottinghamshire Thanks: Gave 2,982, Got 1,560 Posts: 22,286	I thought it was superb too. Very subtle humour
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raigraphixs Eminent Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Thanks: Gave 1,802, Got 5,830 Posts: 29,892	Open Books with Martin Bryce I thought it was really funny. Love how Alan rates his own book
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HMHB Eminent Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Nottinghamshire Thanks: Gave 2,982, Got 1,560 Posts: 22,286	I thought it was superb too, you really have to listen as there's many subtle things in there that he comes out with things like - the year was 1974, the 60s had just come to East Anglia (or something along those lines)
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krish Illustrious Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: nr. Pinner Thanks: Gave 3,893, Got 4,043 Posts: 19,101	Nice shout out for the long dead Saxon Radio (I was born in Bury St Edmunds)
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krish Illustrious Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: nr. Pinner Thanks: Gave 3,893, Got 4,043 Posts: 19,101	I believe from next week Sky Atlantic are airing the 6-part Mid Morning Matters: Special Edition (a re-edit of the original 12 Fosters webisodes into the traditional 6 x 30 min format) ... and they already began shooting some new MMM in Feb, due on Fosters Funny YouTube channel this Autumn and Sky next year
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raigraphixs Eminent Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Thanks: Gave 1,802, Got 5,830 Posts: 29,892	Look forward to the repeat in a few days, did not get a chance to view it last night, glad it was good
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krish Illustrious Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: nr. Pinner Thanks: Gave 3,893, Got 4,043 Posts: 19,101	^^ that actor taking out neo-fundamentalist RSPB members was also one of the Four Lions (the older convert)
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athelstan Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Stowmarket Thanks: Gave 47, Got 10 Posts: 267	Absolutely brilliant last night. The last Ex special forces guest was hilarious. Did you see Alan's face when he'd finished recounting his bloody despatch of terrorists. Fantastic. The little girl caller bit at the end had me howling with laughter. I have loved this series, despite where it's set.
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Nik73 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Thanks: Gave 480, Got 311 Posts: 2,591	Yeah, that was much more like "classic" Partridge for me. I know they're not new, but Partridge is at his best for me when he's doing stuff like that. Admittedly it was a bit recycled from KMKY and the radio shows, but still great stuff. I knew I recognised the special forces guy from somewhere. Thanks Krish.
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MarkusThatch Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Thanks: Gave 667, Got 334 Posts: 5,542	Loved his intro to the def leppard track. The build up to songs he's introducing are often the funniest parts of the shows for me.
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Redline Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Weymouth Thanks: Gave 79, Got 224 Posts: 1,222	Good episode last night. "This tea tastes of chicken"
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Nik73 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Thanks: Gave 480, Got 311 Posts: 2,591	Yeah, completely agree. I did watch these when they were on youtube, but can't remember a lot of them for some reason. Personally, I MUCH prefer these to the new stuff. "Jesus Christ, not now!"
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Sandman Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Glasgow Thanks: Gave 142, Got 242 Posts: 2,462	MMM was great last night, Alan on the phone trying to book cinema tickets has me in stitches.
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Redline Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Weymouth Thanks: Gave 79, Got 224 Posts: 1,222	"Inception" "INCEPTION" I think Alan Partridge is one of the greatest comic characters ever created. Thats just my opinion.
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HMHB Eminent Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Nottinghamshire Thanks: Gave 2,982, Got 1,560 Posts: 22,286	Calling that bloke a "momal mwam" was just as funny as the first time I saw it on the original Fosters site.
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krish Illustrious Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: nr. Pinner Thanks: Gave 3,893, Got 4,043 Posts: 19,101	I trust everyone tries to maintain a healthy anus
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24-07-2012, 11:19 PM	#60
Nik73 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Thanks: Gave 480, Got 311 Posts: 2,591	Agreed, great stuff. I have to say though and I know some on here don't like it, but Dave showed the whole of s2 of I'm Alan partridge on Sunday and I still found it as funny as ever. Ended up staying up and watching the lot. SO many laugh out loud moments. "I've put my foot on a spiiiiiike" "Lynn, these are sex people!" "have you never had a cup of beans?" "that's hotter than the sun!" "DAN!........ DAN!........ DAN!" "you've got minor women's whiplash! I crashed properly, you crashed like a little mouse!" Etc, etc, etc for three hours. Comedy gold for me, but MMM is up there as well.
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