Steve Coogan
Director
I'm Alan Partridge (1997)
Season 1
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.
Released Nov. 3, 1997
Episode 28 min
17+
Genres: Comedy
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Production Companies: Talkback Productions
Network: BBC Two
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
7.0
S1E1 - A Room with an Alan
After the end of his chat show and the divorce from his wife Carol, Alan is now living in Linton Travel Tavern and presenting the early morning slot on Radio Norwich.
After viewing a 5 bedroom house with his P.A., Lynne, Alan has a meeting with the BBC Chief Commissioner, Tony Hayers, who he needs to impress if he is to be given a second series.
Nov. 3, 1997, midnight
8.0
S1E2 - Alan Attraction
It's Valentine's day and love is in the air. Alan is distributing chocolate oranges to every female under 50 while dealing with the fact that he cannot afford to keep his Rover 800 without sacking all the staff at Peartree Productions.
Nov. 10, 1997, midnight
8.0
S1E3 - Watership Alan
Just as he is ready to be the presenter of a boating holiday promotional video, Alan manages to insult Norfolk's farmers on his radio show.
Nov. 17, 1997, midnight
7.0
S1E4 - Basic Alan
Since Alan is the only weekend guest at the hotel, the manager of the Linton Travel Tavern decides to close it for renovation.
Nov. 24, 1997, midnight
9.0
S1E5 - To Kill a Mocking Alan
Alan creates a Sunday afternoon version of his radio show, inviting some executives from Irish TV over to witness the production at the travel tavern.
Dec. 1, 1997, midnight
9.0
S1E6 - Towering Alan
New developments at the BBC give Alan hope that he may be able to return to TV.
Dec. 8, 1997, midnight
Network: BBC Two
Episode Runtime: 28 min.
Season Runtime: 338 min.
Released: Nov. 3, 1997
Last Air Date: Dec. 16, 2002, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR / 17+
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