TV series
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.
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I'm Alan Partridge premiered November 3, 1997. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
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.
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Episode 1
Alan's back and life is on the up: he's got the third best slot on Radio Norwich, a girlfriend and a Lexus. While at the garage, Alan meets one of his old teachers, who is persuaded to let him give a talk at the school about how he has 'bounced back'.
Guest stars Andrew Burt, Simon Ludders, Danny Cunningham, Jacquetta May, Ian Puleston-Davies
Episode 2
Alan is asked to present a sales conference for Dante's fireplaces of Reading, while Michael stays at the unfinished house after someone steals his front door.
Guest stars Simon Ludders, Steve Brody, Tim Dantay
Episode 3
Alan makes a new friend at the BP garage called Dan. They both drink Director's bitter, use Lynx deodorant and both drive Lexi (the plural of Lexus). Dan asks Alan to present a prize at the Norfolk Bravery Awards, where Sonja is hopeful of the opportunity to try out some of her practical jokes.
Guest stars Phoebe Nicholls, Stephen Mangan, Nigel Lindsay, Vicki Pepperdine, Jane Robbins
Episode 4
Alan plans a Bond-athon for the bank holiday weekend with Michael, but they are jeopardised when he discovers that Michael has befreinded a man called Tex, who likes American things. Meanwhile, Lynn makes a visit to her mother's grave on the first anniversary of her death.
Guest stars Peter Serafinowicz, Tim Dantay, Michael Wardle
Episode 5
Alan has a visit from the Inland Revenue and is worried about the submission of a receipt for a Christmas gift from Bill Oddie. Meanwhile, he tries to convince Sonja that he is indeed friends with Bono.
Guest stars Jo Enright, Daniel Cerqueira, Tim Dantay, Angela Catherall
Episode 6
Alan's house is finally ready and Sonja is angling to cohabit. Meanwhile, Alan's book Bouncing Back has been unsuccessful, and is to be pulped and Lynne is to be baptised. All is going well, but Alan can't stop the flashbacks of the painful days when he ate 4 medium sized Toblerones and drove to Dundee in bare feet.
Guest stars Julia Davis, Rebecca Front, Simon Ludders, Rob Brydon, Danny Cunningham, Tim Dantay, Michael Wardle, Tony the Pulper
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
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