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I'm Alan Partridge

Name: I'm Alan Partridge
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1997-11-03
Cast: Steve Coogan, Amelia Bullmore, Felicity Montagu, Simon Greenall, Phil Cornwell

1997 | 2 seasons | 28 min | Comedy

Saturday Specialearly rating

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It was critically acclaimed and it drew serious awards attention, despite a short run with a modest audience. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who wants a laugh. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood: Provocative satire that goes after everyone.
The pace: 2 seasons: a few weeks of evenings, short, snackable episodes, about 6 hours in all.
What might put you off: Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

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.

How it earned its rating

CriticsStrong
Critically acclaimed
AudiencesSolid
7.4 out of 10
AwardsStrong
Won 3 BAFTAs: Best Comedy, Best Comedy Performance, Best Male Comedy Performance.
Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 2 seasons and reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 99K people sought it out in the past year