Due to the sudden illness of its regular host, BBC One magazine show This Time welcomes Alan Partridge as its guest presenter. A chance for the consummate broadcaster to flit effortlessly between seal pups, hand washing and cyberterrorism.
Alan and the team host 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. But one man’s loss is another’s opportunity…
With exciting news on the show’s new presenting lineup, Alan and Jennie get their teeth into more of the pressing issues of the day: aggressive Scottishness, vegetarianism and a harrowing look at the abolition of corporal punishment.
Alan attempts to form the longest conga in under three minutes, in aid of Comic Relief.
Now established as the show’s permanent co-host, Alan is able to produce the kind of brave, no-nonsense TV other broadcasters can only dream of. Today, he talks police dog bravery and product placement before meeting his own celebrity lookalike.
A special programme focusing on the delicate issue of the #MeToo movement and a chance for Alan to show off his broadcasting chops. Features a live performance by Alan’s very own mixed vocal harmony group, The Quavers.
Faced with some of the toughest challenges that live TV can throw at a man - rancour behind the scenes, a viewer in danger, a segment on ladies fashion - Alan calls on ‘Sidekick’ Simon Denton to step up to the plate. But will they sink or swim?
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?
A special episode focussing 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.
Alan embarks on a high-octane SAS training mission while resident drinks expert Rosie Whitter joins the team in the studio.
Alan delivers a hard-hitting expose of the Chemsex phenomenon and drama therapist Izzy Barnes leads a live workshop in the studio.
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.
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?
Devised, written, choreographed, performed and funded by Alan Partridge, Stratagem sees Alan not just treading the boards but pounding them, atop stages graced by such luminaries as Michael Ball, Jack Whitehall and Welsh rockers the Stereophonics.
It has been a quarter of a century since a little-known sports reporter was given his own radio chat show by the BBC. Two radio series, five TV series, four specials, two books and one movie later, Alan Partridge has an unrivalled place in the comedy pantheon. To celebrate Alan’s return to his rightful home at the BBC in 2018, this retrospective documentary will look back at his journey from broadcaster caricature to the award-winning study of complexity and pathos that he has become.
Series 1, episode 1 test shoot footage.
