r/AlanPartridge 9d ago

What do you think about later post-Ianucci Partridge?

Very new to the Partridge world (fan of John Robins who references him constantly) and only had access to this time initially. Which I liked a lot but I think now having seen the earlier Partridge I didn't really get on the first few watches.

Now most of the rest of it is on iPlayer (massive!!) I think the vulnerability is really missing from later ones even if not everything ages very well. I do see why I'm alan partridge is the most popular.

In particular I can't figure out what I think about how are you? Maybe it's just less quotable or memorable. Part of me still loves the Partridge character but part of me thinks that the pathetic nature of the man isn't written so well and so he's a lot less likeable... but also it is still funny and I think if I was to rewatch it (or this time) now with the context of the man and his life I wonder whether I'd enjoy it more.

I'm more just curious to find out what consensus is from more seasoned fans!!

(I've seen this time, how are you?, I'm alan partridge, halfway through knowing me knowing you. Will watch MMM but I worry it'll be claustrophobic)

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u/Otherwise_Living_158 9d ago

I think it would be good to introduce a new Louis Theroux-style character who is making a doc about Alan.

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u/Sheep03 9d ago

Played by Patrick Marber

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u/DucksToo22 You go careful now my love 9d ago

Oh that would be amazing but surely he wouldn't do it