This Time with Alan Partridge

I've only ever watched 'The One Show' once and I couldn't believe that people actually watched that garbage, so what better show for Alan Partridge to turn up on than a blatant copy of the show.

I've often seen the sly digs between presenters during the News and wanted to continue watching as the cameras stopped rolling and this new show provided that but with one added extra, Alan Partridge.

I don't want to ruin any of it by dropping spoilers but I suppose anyone who already loves Partridge is going to watch this anyway. I'm only writing this review because there is only one other so far which gave it 1 star which is completely unfair. If you love Partridge then you will love this.

If you expect I'm Alan Partridge then you'll be disappointed...however, what you will get is Coogan bringing Partridge into real life. Its very subtly done and very realistic. In my opinion better than knowing me knowing you which is clearly spoof. As for critics saying best leave a good character alone, i disagree. Some of his best stuff has been in recent times. Scissored isle for example. Long live AP..

Yes it's the same old partridge but thank goodness it is , it's funny , witty , immature and sometimes excruciating to see poor Alan trying so hard . Coogan has shown he has many strings to his acting bow and as a Manchester lad I'm proud of him . Even on Freeview there are plenty of other things that haters can watch instead , as for me I can't wait for the next one , Ahaaaa.

Ok. So its not in your face, laughter track funny. What it is? It's subtle. Alan has clearly matured and he will do ANYTHING not to fail again. However, his Alan-ness seeps through. I think its hilarious. LOVE the way its captured too. Very natural.

Brilliant satire on bland tea time talk shows. Even the music rings through my brain as though it's real tepid awful true life. I think the reason people are saying they don't like it is because it's too close to reality.