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Alan is handed a career lifeline - the chance to stand in as co-host on This Time, a weekday magazine show. But can he capitalise on the opportunity?

2 Seasons
12 Episodes
Ended
Comedy Talk
Cast & Characters
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#1 Episode 1

S1:E1

Due to the sudden illness of its regular host, BBC One magazine show This Time welcomes Alan Partridge as its guest presenter. A long-awaited return to primetime broadcasting.

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#2 Episode 2

S1:E2

This Time presents a special show dedicated to the memory of a much-cherished broadcaster. With viewers in shock, it falls to Alan to handle this delicate situation as only he can.

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#3 Episode 3

S1:E3

With exciting news on the show’s presenting lineup, Alan and Jennie get stuck into the issues of the day: Scottishness, vegetarianism and a harrowing look at corporal punishment.

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#4 Episode 4

S1:E4

Established as the show’s permanent co-host, Alan is making fearless, no-nonsense TV. Today, that’s police dog bravery, product placement and meeting his own celebrity lookalike.

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#5 Episode 5

S1:E5

A special programme focusing on the #MeToo movement and a chance for Alan to show off his broadcasting chops. Alan’s very own mixed vocal harmony group The Quavers perform live.

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#6 Episode 6

S1:E6

Faced with some of live TV’s toughest challenges - rancour behind the scenes, a viewer in danger, a ladies fashion segment - Alan calls on ‘Sidekick’ Simon to step up to the plate.

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#7 Episode 1

S2:E1

Now the main man on BBC magazine show This Time, Alan Partridge is thrillingly in his depth. But with changes behind the scenes, could his position be in jeopardy?

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#8 Episode 2

S2:E2

A special episode focusing on criminal justice. A new make-up artist puts a spring in Alan's step, while a blast from his past returns to make amends.

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#9 Episode 3

S2:E3

Alan embarks on a high-octane SAS training mission while resident drinks expert Rosie Whitter joins the team in the studio.

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#10 Episode 4

S2:E4

Alan delivers a hard-hitting expose of the Chemsex phenomenon and drama therapist Izzy Barnes leads a live workshop in the studio.

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#11 Episode 5

S2:E5

Alan takes to the skies with a flight in a Spitfire, while Jennie comes face to face with her online troll. New band Cayman perform live.

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#12 Episode 6

S2:E6

A special regal edition sees a member of the royal family welcomed to the studio. But can Alan maintain his dignity in the face of a career-defining setback?

Cast & Chracters

character image Alan Partridge

Alan Partridge

Actor: Steve Coogan
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Lynn Benfield

Actor: Felicity Montagu
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Jennie Gresham

Actor: Susannah Fielding
character image Simon Denton

Simon Denton

Actor: Tim Key
character image Ruth Duggan

Ruth Duggan

Actor: Lolly Adefope

Name Department Job
Dave Lambert Production Producer
Neil Gibbons Writing Writer
Rob Gibbons Writing Writer

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