Exactly. None of those were written by Armando.
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[TV] Alan Partridge: This Time
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Exactly. None of those were written by Armando.
Greg Bobkin
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- May 22, 2012
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I think the awkwardness or out of depthness is something that will decrease as the show goes on. I seem to remember an interview with Coogan (Moyles on Radio X, I think) where he said that he grew into the role of presenter as the show went on. So while there were a few glimmers of the old Alan last night, it was clear that the character was like a rabbit in headlights at a) being back at the BBC b) being a co-presenter and c) having not done that type of show for years.
I enjoyed it, but admittedly it was quite different to other AP productions. Like I say, I'm pretty sure the old Alan will emerge as the series goes on. A bit like when a new signing gets written off on here after a bit of a shocker in their first game, I'm willing to wait a while before judging
I enjoyed it, but admittedly it was quite different to other AP productions. Like I say, I'm pretty sure the old Alan will emerge as the series goes on. A bit like when a new signing gets written off on here after a bit of a shocker in their first game, I'm willing to wait a while before judging
nicko31
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A few funny bits, but a little let down. How many are they doing in this series?
MattBackHome
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- Jul 7, 2003
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MMM - absolutely superb. The character had died and was resurrected by the new team. I genuinely believe it benefited from a new environment and a reboot on a smaller stage. They were able to experiment and did so to great affect.
The Movie - meh. Very ordinary.
The Two Books - I am only familiar with one of them which was amusing but not laugh out loud
Scissored Isle - not seen it.
Broadly speaking, "Old Alan" was far funnier IMHO.
I'd definitely recommend Scissored Isle - it's really really funny.
Often hype beforehand, can lead to a bit of a letdown.
By contrast, with no/little publicity beforehand (or mention on NSC), in the past I luckily stumbled across the following comedies at their inception. All very good.
The Thick of It (my favourite comedy, ever)
The Trip
Getting On
Catastrophe
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Thrifty non-licker
All 3 series of The Trip were a complete joy, imho.
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Agree. Coogan refuses to do any advertising or publicity for MMM and it was triumphant. I need to watch last nights episode again and see what I think.
To me, Alan is the bored, middle aged radio host waking along the hard shoulder to buy bottles of screenwash from the garage minimart while singing Goldfinger to himself. Perfection.
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I thought Italy and Spain were okay. The first series was wonderful. Just wonderful.
Tricky Dicky
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Nothing new really, might get better. I'll give it next week then dip out if it's no better. Usual problem, he needs to keep the same humour that made him good, but we get used to it and if there's no evolution it no longer becomes funny.
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Brain dead MUG SHEEP
I'd agree with the general verdict on here that it was good but not great. Had some very funny moments (the Clunt/Fluck bit genuinely made me laugh out loud) and his reaction to the video of the woman washing her hands was wonderfully weird ("I can give you a live demonstration if you like ?" "No!...We mustn't"). But the bit with the hacker didn't really work, and ended the episode on a bit of a flat note.
There's some great potential for some cameo's though. Seeing Emily Maitlis in the lift wasn't really used to its full potential, but hopefully there'll be some other random awkward encounters with other BBC presenters. Definitely worth sticking with.
There's some great potential for some cameo's though. Seeing Emily Maitlis in the lift wasn't really used to its full potential, but hopefully there'll be some other random awkward encounters with other BBC presenters. Definitely worth sticking with.
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The character has evolved very successfully over 30 years.
Norman Potting
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....And "Upstart Crow". Funny/clever stuff from the pen of Ben Elton about William Shakespeare.
This is his best era for me. They’ve absolutely nailed him. KMKY was fine but they were still figuring out the character and he wasn’t always consistent. IAP Series 1 - superb. Classic telly. IAP Series 2 - looks weaker and weaker as time goes on - relies on catchphrase comedy and silly accents.
The latest run is stunning - Mid Morning Matters S2 is the strongest Partridge for me. I thought last night was a strong platform to build on, I also liked that it wasn’t a laugh a minute, but a bit more subtle.
I also think maybe the backstory adds more to last nights episode than people realise. It’s his first time back on the BBC after shooting someone dead live on air. The world of TV has also changed a lot in 24 years. He’s scared shitless.
Pavilionaire
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- Jul 7, 2003
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But that's the whole POINT of this series. He's back at the BBC after a 24 year absence which ended when he chinned the Commissioning Editor Tony Hayers after shooting a man dead in the studio. Of COURSE, he's going to be guarded, nervous, anxious and NOT the normal Partridge of the Linton Travel Tavern. He's 63 and yet fate has given his career one last big opportunity - will he blow it spectacularly and - if so, how?
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I think people get that.
Lenny Rider
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- Sep 15, 2010
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As previous poster has said, funnier with a second look, Harty Junior and I have been discussing it this morning laughing at specific bits, however as good as it was its wasn't a patch on the Martin Clunes show directly before, superbly written, if you haven't seen it, well worth getting it on catch up.
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Thrifty non-licker
Amazing how opinions differ. I thought that the Clunes thing was awful.
Pavilionaire
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- Jul 7, 2003
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I think Partridge watchers fall into 2 schools:
1) Those who watch the half hour Partridge sitcoms.
2) Those who consume everything Partridge.
I'm in that second camp, and with the output Nomad / I, Partridge and 'Welcome to the Places of My Life' all of the autobiographical gaps of Alan's life have been filled in and accounted for. As a result we know much more about him and the nuances of the man, and this does give the comedy more depth.
As a result it's less laugh out loud than it used to be, but at the same time much richer in terms of the complexity and human frailty of the character.
1) Those who watch the half hour Partridge sitcoms.
2) Those who consume everything Partridge.
I'm in that second camp, and with the output Nomad / I, Partridge and 'Welcome to the Places of My Life' all of the autobiographical gaps of Alan's life have been filled in and accounted for. As a result we know much more about him and the nuances of the man, and this does give the comedy more depth.
As a result it's less laugh out loud than it used to be, but at the same time much richer in terms of the complexity and human frailty of the character.
It was amazing, original, clever. Taking the p out of uptight fine dining, the battle of ego’s (e.g. impersonation contests), Coogan having success with women, poor old Brydon unlucky, some warmth between them, some darkness.