I, Partridge We Need To Talk About Alan
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- Опубликовано: 11 сен 2011
- Read Alan Partridge's autobiography now amzn.to/q0aprD
Journalist, presenter, broadcaster, husband, father, vigorous all-rounder -- Alan Partridge -- a man with a fascinating past and an amazing future. Gregarious and popular, yet Alan's never happier than when relaxing in his own five-bedroom, south-built house with three acres of land and access to a private stream. But who is this mysterious enigma?
Alan Gordon Partridge is the best -- and best-loved -- radio presenter in the region. Born into a changing world of rationing, Teddy Boys, apes in space and the launch of ITV, Alan's broadcasting career began as chief DJ of Radio Smile at St. Luke's Hospital in Norwich. After replacing Peter Flint as the presenter of Scout About, he entered the top 8 of BBC sports presenters.
But Alan's big break came with his primetime BBC chat show Knowing Me, Knowing You. Sadly, the show battled against poor scheduling, having been put up against News at Ten, then in its heyday. Due to declining ratings, a single catastrophic hitch (the killing of a guest on air) and the dumbing down of network TV, Alan's show was cancelled. Not to be dissuaded, he embraced this opportunity to wind up his production company, leave London and fulfil a lifelong ambition to return to his roots in local radio.
Now single, Alan is an intensely private man but he opens up, for the second time, in this candid, entertaining, often deeply emotional -- and of course compelling -- memoir, written entirely in his own words. (Alan quickly dispelled the idea of using a ghost writer. With a grade B English Language O-Level, he knew he was up to the task.)
He speaks touchingly about his tragic Toblerone addiction, and the painful moment when unsold copies of his first autobiography, Bouncing Back, were pulped like 'word porridge'. He reveals all about his relationship with his ex-Ukrainian girlfriend, Sonja, with whom he had sex at least twice a day, and the truth about the thick people who make key decisions at the BBC.
A literary tour de force, I, Partridge: We Need to Talk About Alan charts the incredible journey of one of our greatest broadcasters.
Copyright: HarperCollins Publishers
Filmed by Baby Cow Productions and Hilary O'Hare 
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Don't read it, get the audiobook...read by partridge himself, it is pure class...
Too right. Classic Partridge read by Alan
It is absolutely first class
It absolutely possesses as many first rate qualities as a fleet of Lexi!!!
@@zazuzazz5419 Plural
Nomad is good also.
the unthinkable has happened- i've actually found a unseen alan partridge clip
Text book Alan
I know it’s so hard
Where?
I've actually seen this one.
I've only just found this. Surprised I've never seen it before. Always a good moment when you get a fresh insight into Alan's way of thinking.
I, Partridge is a fantastic book - in fact it's textbook - but it's certainly not Bravo 2-0 by Andy McNab, which actually improves with every read.
The greatest comedian England has produced in my view. Somehow Steve (and let's give credit to his team) have brought a richness to the English language that rivals Dickens. I have listened to the audio book a number of times and just saying it's very funny is insufficient. It's a masterpiece of humor that sparkles with brilliant literary creativity.
When I was a child Hancock was the master of this style but unlike Steve he was not comfortable in his creation and in his own skin and never managed to develop his character as Steve has done or find comfort in other genres. Steve has paced himself for years in how he developed Partridge and has distanced himself by taking on other roles.
I do think he is our greatest comedian as he has created a character whose longevity is extraordinary and managed to consistently breathe new life into the work. Like Dickens he has brought enormous joy to people over a very long period of time, elevated the medium and reinvigorated our language in the process.
Back of the net!
Are you on an e?
That’s b*llocks but carry on….
@@jamescoghlan8401 James.
I assume we both admire Steve Coogan and particularly his creation of Partridge.
Obviously you disagreed with what I wrote. I would love a nice dialogue with you about how you disagree with me. I am not offended by what you wrote but I genuinely would love a decent civilized chat to show me your perspective.
Wait Alan.. is this you?
@@coconutsmarties Lol.
GIVE HIM THE SECOND SERIES!!!!!
Bastards
@Alberto Don't mind if I do
You shits!
Smelly Alan Fartridge! Smelly Alan Fartridge!
That's a funny story.
is that Stephen McCombe?
You’re traceable.
His personal hygiene was never in question
Ha that face he does after he says "you reap what you sow." Perfect!
As chilling as Bill Oddie on a rampage
"Coffee in one hand, Mr Kipling cake in the other, and your favourite book in ..eh.. another" LOL
I think Coogan's laugh just after this bit is genuine, that line was brilliant.
How is the Alan Partridge promo material as high-quality as everything else. There's no cracks in the character.
God I remember reading this in a pub and convulsing with laughter
one hell of a sophisticated guy, this Alan Partrigde
so true
An absolute SOD of a man if you ask me
It's all of those, yet i's none of them... Yet all of them.
Complete Legend.
I need a gif of Alan's expression after he says "yes" at 4:31
A natural interviewee. First class.
Superb partridge
One of the best, if not the best clip of partridge ever 🤣 hidden gem, laughed so hard I near had kenco coming out my nose
Coogan's body language and facial expressions are pure genius here.
Just started reading the book today. I gotta, lovely stuff.
If you're reading this Alan, you have my permission to use that comment on any re-issues.
If I had cancer and could have only one wish it would be to spend the day with this guy XD
You'd not wish for a full recovery?
I translated this into Latin as part of my ancient languages dissertation, unfortunately my laptop died, took it into Curry's and they couldn't do anything. Bloody useless.
‘You ought to have a basic grasp of Latin if you work in Currys’
Ur studying ancient languages but they're useless? Lol
@@LeeOCGaming but they are fun
@@sterlingweston Gustatus similis pullus.
@@LeeOCGaming big r/woosh for you pal
Richard Dawkins laughed so much, that he started to believe in God. Genius
+harry bosch Shows how much he completely embodies Alan on screen, the man is a literal genius
+MaX1MuS2k7 he is too comedy what Alan Titschmarsh is to television gardening, i.e., lovely stuff.
Yes!! Its an extender!!
I'd love to have a game of snooker with Alan Partridge.
dawkins - "laughed so much he started to believe in god."
genius.
It's not Simon Schama, but neither is it Wally Banter's Junk Box.
Q. "You seem preoccupied with critics"
A. " Im well aware of who they are: For what its worth they are traceable"
So how does one pulp Alan's e-book?
Jill, what do you think about the pedestrianisation of Norwich town centre? I’ll be honest I’m dead against it.
What “Traders will need access to DIX-ons...”
I heard Shakin' Stevens thought it was "lovely stuff"
I'm a big fan of Randy Mcnob. Bravo 6 0 is a classic read.
I bought the kindle edition whilst watching this...a viral marketing success Mr Partridge.
First Class
I just started the book today. So far so great.
Absolutely phenomenal
Alan P is the funniest character ever and no book ever made me laugh as hard or as often as this one. Lovely stuff :)
I wondered about that bit in the book - I knew there was a joke I wasn't getting. Thanks for pointing that out. Genius, Partridge.
High Praise Indeed,Sound's Like A Great Book.
This will actually improve with every read.
Alan would be getting his own slot on GB News.
Lovely stuff
I criticise you, Alan Partridge!
leigh dickinson 😮 u r brave ha
Lovely stuff.
On a further note, there's a bit of an Alan Partridge in all of us. Stick this into your head.
Blockers and doubters beware, Partridge will not be denied!
Fantastic. Is it mostly ad lib? Funny guy and an impressive actor.
Top-tier Partridge
We love you Alan! ....'very Malty...'
@3gmatt1 been listening to it on the way to work every day, dont think ive ever enjoyed an audio book this much
Alan, were you the voice of one of the Thunderbird pilots, from the Gerry Adams show in the sixties. FAB
I love the story about the stolen credit card and the first class books.
Brilliant.
4 dislikes. You People
I just hate the general public.
hilarious comedy
top man, very clever,
otmapp
Hi
Very clever man, but I don't trust him
Funny, that's what most people will have thought when you pointed out that a video with Alan Partridge is meant as comedy.
"sorry that sounded like a belch then ... uuuurhhh" haha
Here below that talking box........
Classic Alan!
One of the funniest things i've ever pretended to read.
Ten naysayers have given the WRONG rating.. Or maybe Australian viewers who clicked thumbs up not realising this was a British video - that is how RUclips works!
moodini99 ohhh so most dislikes are auzzy likes. they must love gervais 👎👎👎👊👀
Don't track me down Alan... Jurassic Park!
Alan makes some good points about the Kindle here. I'm actually viewing some hardcore pornography right now, and frankly it's quite distracting.
12 nay-sayers , unbelievable !
they are traceable..... for what it's worth
Needless to say, I had the last laugh
Un-bloody-believable
Unbe-bloody-lievable
Unbeliev-bloody-able
Hang on Lynn, there's one more...
@@MrEAus I love you
@Mickla Same! Haven't listened to anything else since I bought it!
Alan seems a little off in this interview. I wonder if he's been on an e.
"You seem preoccupied with criticism"
We are well aware of who you are: For what its worth you are traceable:
Ecstasy pellet.
it has 23 5 star reviews on amazon and 0 o=reviews less than 5 stars this must be amazing
Got the audibook. Lovely stuff. Not my words, but the words of Shakin' Stevens.
Why isn't there more of this by Alan 😂🤣
I say telescopic dampeners, I mean rigid stays.
Is the audio version of the book read by Alan himself?
Oh yes.
Technically you Need a "hat hard on" to read this book!
+Sean Gibbons Well it doesn't really matter Sean, your life is technically not worth insuring anyway
+ty1978 You couldn't present a....cat.
+mynameisthehulk Good pump!
Don't be blue peter
Dan! Dan! Dan! Dan! Dan! Dan! Dan! Dan! Dan! Dan! Dan! Dan! Dan! Dan! Dan! Dan! Dan! Dan!
Dan!
Rock and roll, let's all have a pear!
Could Alan be next tory leader?? Gets my vote. Incredible human being.
not my words Carol, the words of Top Gear magazine.
"And work out how you might have ended up in that situation"....🤣
Still available on amazon kindle
I suspect 'Exit Wounds' by Chris Ryan would make a cracking read
A ruddy good read.
I love how he called him Andrew McNab
Turbo charged Partridge. Classic
I'M LEAVING YOU, YOU COW!
@willpreeview
I took a chance on it and bought it. Glad i did it's the best audio read ever! Jurassic Park!
Now I know where Ricky Gervais gets his material.
The subtle detail of him telling an anecdote involving one of the worlds richest men being on a bus. As thought to prove his anecdotes are bullshit.
Genuis
"Some are naysayers, some have mental health problems, some are bi polar, some are just frigging idiots and a few want to destroy me through a campaign of niggling online comments." Kind of sums up all of the internet
And this was years before "High Noon" entered the scene.
Back of the net
Spiceworld!
@Dr Benway M.D Kiss my face
This book is liquid gold.
I think I spotted it at a filling service station once. Lol.
You could swing a cat in here... wouldn't want to though.
Chinaboatman imagine if king arthur had an extender
It's like being in a foxes glacier mint
The best comical character ever! 🐐
Why have you put an emoji there?
It’s a goat! It means greatest of all time
@@emmadeeba2038 how can anything be the greatest of all time? You can't possibly view all of time?
Señor Griffin it’s a metaphor, in this case used to describe a comedian I view to be the best ever!
@@emmadeeba2038 i like Partridge just not enough to use a term that makes no sense
Funniest book I have ever read, genius.
in off the red!!
What I want to know is why Lynne the PA isn't mentioned by name in the book, just mentioned as "my assistant" - is there some kind of court injunction out. I'm finding this quite upsetting and frankly a massive oversight by AP and his publishers!
I think Alans jumper is rather snazzy!
LOL he's a nut! Love him xD
Have you read the book? I never read the books.
Anyone got a battery for an Ericsson????
Alan’s funny stories