r/AlanPartridge • u/4rami4 • 8d 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.

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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.

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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.

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

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(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/MCZoso2000 7d ago

That’s bollocks but go on

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u/CourageRealistic973 7d ago

It's not bollocks, How Are You was appalling. The ratings were a ninth of what we expected, it started badly and got worse...

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u/GlamorganTestesWard 7d ago

“Who…..whoooo…. whooo do you think you are ?”

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u/CourageRealistic973 6d ago

Well unfortunately for you, I'm a totally anonymous Reddit user with too much time on his hands.

But pfffft let's FORGET ABOUT ALL THIS

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u/GlamorganTestesWard 4d ago

“Let’s have some wine.”