TV ShowEndedBBC TwoComedy

I'm Alan Partridge

Name: I'm Alan Partridge
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1997-11-03
Duration: 45 min

1997 – 1998 · 45m per ep · 15 · English

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.

7.4(104 reviews)

6.9051% popularity

At a glance

Details

First air date: Nov 3, 1997
Last air date: Dec 16, 2002
Status: Ended
Seasons: 2
Episodes: 12
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: —
Network / platform: BBC Two
Creator / showrunner: Armando Iannucci, Peter Baynham, Steve Coogan
Certification: 15
Production companies: Talkback

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Keywords

radiosatirenorfolksitcom

Seasons & episodes

Cast

Steve Coogan

Alan Partridge

Amelia Bullmore

Sonja

Felicity Montagu

Lynn Benfield

Simon Greenall

Michael

Phil Cornwell

Dave Clifton

Media

Reviews & ratings

7.4

104 community reviews

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Alex Rivera6.4/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
52 found helpful
JK
Jordan Kim7.4/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
SP
Sam Patel8.4/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
36 found helpful
ML
Morgan Lee6.4/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
28 found helpful
CW
Casey Wong7.4/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
20 found helpful