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This Time with Alan Partridge is a British comedy television series that premiered on BBC One in 2019. The show stars Steve Coogan, reprising his role as the fictional and perpetually awkward broadcaster Alan Partridge. In the series, Partridge is unexpectedly hired as the stand-in co-host for "This Time," a daytime magazine show clearly modeled after the real-world program "This Morning." The narrative unfolds through the studio broadcast, highlighting Partridge's social ineptitude and desperate attempts to maintain television professionalism.
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This Time with Alan Partridge ranks #18 of 38 in the Black Comedy ranking, behind Feel Good, ahead of Thoroughbreds.
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What is the premise of "This Time with Alan Partridge"?
The BBC One series features Steve Coogan's iconic character Alan Partridge finally achieving his dream of hosting a major BBC television program. He is brought in as a guest co-host for a daytime magazine show similar to "This Morning."
Who plays Alan Partridge's co-host in the 2019 series?
Alan Partridge is forced to awkwardly share the spotlight with veteran presenter Jennie Gresham, played by Susannah Fielding. Their chemistry is intentionally stilted and uncomfortable, serving as a major source of the show's comedy.
How many seasons of "This Time with Alan Partridge" are there?
The British comedy series ran for two seasons on BBC One, premiering in 2019 and concluding in 2021. Each season consists of six 30-minute episodes.
Who created the character of Alan Partridge?
The character was created by comedian Steve Coogan alongside Armando Iannucci and Patrick Marber in the 1990s. The character originated on the BBC Radio 4 comedy program "On the Hour" before evolving into multiple television series.
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