The greatest comedian England has produced in my view. Somehow Steve (and let's give credit to his team) have brought a richness to the English language that rivals Dickens. I have listened to the audio book a number of times and just saying it's very funny is insufficient. It's a masterpiece of humor that sparkles with brilliant literary creativity. When I was a child Hancock was the master of this style but unlike Steve he was not comfortable in his creation and in his own skin and never managed to develop his character as Steve has done or find comfort in other genres. Steve has paced himself for years in how he developed Partridge and has distanced himself by taking on other roles. I do think he is our greatest comedian as he has created a character whose longevity is extraordinary and managed to consistently breathe new life into the work. Like Dickens he has brought enormous joy to people over a very long period of time, elevated the medium and reinvigorated our language in the process. Back of the net!
@@jamescoghlan8401 James. I assume we both admire Steve Coogan and particularly his creation of Partridge. Obviously you disagreed with what I wrote. I would love a nice dialogue with you about how you disagree with me. I am not offended by what you wrote but I genuinely would love a decent civilized chat to show me your perspective.
I translated this into Latin as part of my ancient languages dissertation, unfortunately my laptop died, took it into Curry's and they couldn't do anything. Bloody useless.
"Some are naysayers, some have mental health problems, some are bi polar, some are just frigging idiots and a few want to destroy me through a campaign of niggling online comments." Kind of sums up all of the internet
Ten naysayers have given the WRONG rating.. Or maybe Australian viewers who clicked thumbs up not realising this was a British video - that is how UA-cam works!
I’m going to put my head above the parapet and say what we’re all thinking. Nay, nay, and thrice nay (for I am a naysayer of which you speak). You Sir, Alan Partridge, are half the broadcaster that Edmunds is, and your jealous and tedious sniping at him must cease. I have read your “book”, and was sickened by your disparaging and catty remarks about the Sainted Noel. Yes, you may both have suffered the misfortune of a shocking and unexpected death in one of your prime time TV shows, but that’s where the similarity ends. To ascend to the level of Edmunds you must not only present a primetime TV show, but also devise a method within it of pricking the pomposity of celebrities through a medium such as the “gotcha”, or Mr Blobby. Only those who have ascended to the top of the celebrity world truly understand its intricacies enough to know when others (I’m thinking of DLT, Chegwin, Carolgees, and many other chancers from days gone by) need taking down a peg or two in front of a prime time Saturday night audience on BBC1. Just thank your lucky stars, Partridge, that Edmunds chose to retire House Party - lest you become the subject of another of Noel’s surgical take-downs of those in public life who deserve it; Chancers, toadies, and those no-marks who’d simply ridden their luck were not safe while Edmunds was policing the world of UK celebrities. I fear that you; a man who, let’s face it, is a contemporary, but not an equal, of the great Lord of Crinkly Bottom himself, would have been royally gunged long ago were it not for bigger targets such as Blair (Lionel), Thatcher (Carol), and May (James) being higher on the hit-list. Oh, and trace away little man. I have the combined might of the Edmunds-massive behind me. I fear not a second-rate broadcaster and his veiled, but ultimately empty, threats.
What I want to know is why Lynne the PA isn't mentioned by name in the book, just mentioned as "my assistant" - is there some kind of court injunction out. I'm finding this quite upsetting and frankly a massive oversight by AP and his publishers!
The subtle detail of him telling an anecdote involving one of the worlds richest men being on a bus. As though to prove his anecdotes are bullshit. Genuis
Don't read it, get the audiobook...read by partridge himself, it is pure class...
Too right. Classic Partridge read by Alan
It is absolutely first class
It absolutely possesses as many first rate qualities as a fleet of Lexi!!!
@@zazuzazz5419 Plural
Nomad is good also.
the unthinkable has happened- i've actually found a unseen alan partridge clip
Text book Alan
I know it’s so hard
Where?
I've actually seen this one.
I've only just found this. Surprised I've never seen it before. Always a good moment when you get a fresh insight into Alan's way of thinking.
GIVE HIM THE SECOND SERIES!!!!!
Bastards
@Alberto Don't mind if I do
You shits!
"Coffee in one hand, Mr Kipling cake in the other, and your favourite book in ..eh.. another" LOL
I think Coogan's laugh just after this bit is genuine, that line was brilliant.
Ha that face he does after he says "you reap what you sow." Perfect!
As chilling as Bill Oddie on a rampage
The greatest comedian England has produced in my view. Somehow Steve (and let's give credit to his team) have brought a richness to the English language that rivals Dickens. I have listened to the audio book a number of times and just saying it's very funny is insufficient. It's a masterpiece of humor that sparkles with brilliant literary creativity.
When I was a child Hancock was the master of this style but unlike Steve he was not comfortable in his creation and in his own skin and never managed to develop his character as Steve has done or find comfort in other genres. Steve has paced himself for years in how he developed Partridge and has distanced himself by taking on other roles.
I do think he is our greatest comedian as he has created a character whose longevity is extraordinary and managed to consistently breathe new life into the work. Like Dickens he has brought enormous joy to people over a very long period of time, elevated the medium and reinvigorated our language in the process.
Back of the net!
Are you on an e?
That’s b*llocks but carry on….
@@jamescoghlan8401 James.
I assume we both admire Steve Coogan and particularly his creation of Partridge.
Obviously you disagreed with what I wrote. I would love a nice dialogue with you about how you disagree with me. I am not offended by what you wrote but I genuinely would love a decent civilized chat to show me your perspective.
Wait Alan.. is this you?
@@coconutsmarties Lol.
God I remember reading this in a pub and convulsing with laughter
I, Partridge is a fantastic book - in fact it's textbook - but it's certainly not Bravo 2-0 by Andy McNab, which actually improves with every read.
one hell of a sophisticated guy, this Alan Partrigde
so true
An absolute SOD of a man if you ask me
I need a gif of Alan's expression after he says "yes" at 4:31
Smelly Alan Fartridge! Smelly Alan Fartridge!
That's a funny story.
is that Stephen McCombe?
You’re traceable.
His personal hygiene was never in question
A natural interviewee. First class.
One of the best, if not the best clip of partridge ever 🤣 hidden gem, laughed so hard I near had kenco coming out my nose
It's all of those, yet i's none of them... Yet all of them.
Complete Legend.
How is the Alan Partridge promo material as high-quality as everything else. There's no cracks in the character.
I translated this into Latin as part of my ancient languages dissertation, unfortunately my laptop died, took it into Curry's and they couldn't do anything. Bloody useless.
‘You ought to have a basic grasp of Latin if you work in Currys’
Ur studying ancient languages but they're useless? Lol
@@420thSFG but they are fun
@@sterlingweston Gustatus similis pullus.
@@420thSFG big r/woosh for you pal
Coogan's body language and facial expressions are pure genius here.
I laughed so hard when I read the book
“I partridge”. I had kenco coming out of my nostrils !
If I had cancer and could have only one wish it would be to spend the day with this guy XD
You'd not wish for a full recovery?
So how does one pulp Alan's e-book?
+harry bosch Shows how much he completely embodies Alan on screen, the man is a literal genius
+MaX1MuS2k7 he is too comedy what Alan Titschmarsh is to television gardening, i.e., lovely stuff.
I bought the kindle edition whilst watching this...a viral marketing success Mr Partridge.
Jill, what do you think about the pedestrianisation of Norwich town centre? I’ll be honest I’m dead against it.
What “Traders will need access to DIX-ons...”
dawkins - "laughed so much he started to believe in god."
genius.
Alan P is the funniest character ever and no book ever made me laugh as hard or as often as this one. Lovely stuff :)
I'd love to have a game of snooker with Alan Partridge.
Superb partridge
Richard Dawkins laughed so much, that he started to believe in God. Genius
I wondered about that bit in the book - I knew there was a joke I wasn't getting. Thanks for pointing that out. Genius, Partridge.
Yes!! Its an extender!!
I'm a big fan of Randy Mcnob. Bravo 6 0 is a classic read.
It's not Simon Schama, but neither is it Wally Banter's Junk Box.
This book is liquid gold.
I just started the book today. So far so great.
"Some are naysayers, some have mental health problems, some are bi polar, some are just frigging idiots and a few want to destroy me through a campaign of niggling online comments." Kind of sums up all of the internet
And this was years before "High Noon" entered the scene.
Alan, were you the voice of one of the Thunderbird pilots, from the Gerry Adams show in the sixties. FAB
Blockers and doubters beware, Partridge will not be denied!
Is the audio version of the book read by Alan himself?
Oh yes.
This will actually improve with every read.
I heard Shakin' Stevens thought it was "lovely stuff"
Alan seems a little off in this interview. I wonder if he's been on an e.
"You seem preoccupied with criticism"
We are well aware of who you are: For what its worth you are traceable:
Ecstasy pellet.
Absolutely phenomenal
12 nay-sayers , unbelievable !
they are traceable..... for what it's worth
Needless to say, I had the last laugh
Un-bloody-believable
Unbe-bloody-lievable
Unbeliev-bloody-able
Hang on Lynn, there's one more...
@@MrEAus I love you
On a further note, there's a bit of an Alan Partridge in all of us. Stick this into your head.
Alan would be getting his own slot on GB News.
I love the story about the stolen credit card and the first class books.
Funny, that's what most people will have thought when you pointed out that a video with Alan Partridge is meant as comedy.
High Praise Indeed,Sound's Like A Great Book.
@3gmatt1 been listening to it on the way to work every day, dont think ive ever enjoyed an audio book this much
Fantastic. Is it mostly ad lib? Funny guy and an impressive actor.
"sorry that sounded like a belch then ... uuuurhhh" haha
We love you Alan! ....'very Malty...'
One of the funniest things i've ever pretended to read.
First Class
@Mickla Same! Haven't listened to anything else since I bought it!
I criticise you, Alan Partridge!
leigh dickinson 😮 u r brave ha
Still available on amazon kindle
Why isn't there more of this by Alan 😂🤣
Top-tier Partridge
Here below that talking box........
top man, very clever,
otmapp
Hi
Very clever man, but I don't trust him
Q. "You seem preoccupied with critics"
A. " Im well aware of who they are: For what its worth they are traceable"
Lovely stuff
Anyone got a battery for an Ericsson????
Ten naysayers have given the WRONG rating.. Or maybe Australian viewers who clicked thumbs up not realising this was a British video - that is how UA-cam works!
moodini99 ohhh so most dislikes are auzzy likes. they must love gervais 👎👎👎👊👀
Technically you Need a "hat hard on" to read this book!
+Sean Gibbons Well it doesn't really matter Sean, your life is technically not worth insuring anyway
+ty1978 You couldn't present a....cat.
+mynameisthehulk Good pump!
Don't be blue peter
"And work out how you might have ended up in that situation"....🤣
he's bloody mad and brilliant
You could swing a cat in here... wouldn't want to though.
Chinaboatman imagine if king arthur had an extender
It's like being in a foxes glacier mint
hilarious comedy
Got the audibook. Lovely stuff. Not my words, but the words of Shakin' Stevens.
it has 23 5 star reviews on amazon and 0 o=reviews less than 5 stars this must be amazing
Did Prince Andrew watch this interview for pointers?
Don't track me down Alan... Jurassic Park!
not my words Carol, the words of Top Gear magazine.
Could Alan be next tory leader?? Gets my vote. Incredible human being.
Lovely stuff.
4 dislikes. You People
I just hate the general public.
This country.
I love how he called him Andrew McNab
I’m going to put my head above the parapet and say what we’re all thinking. Nay, nay, and thrice nay (for I am a naysayer of which you speak). You Sir, Alan Partridge, are half the broadcaster that Edmunds is, and your jealous and tedious sniping at him must cease. I have read your “book”, and was sickened by your disparaging and catty remarks about the Sainted Noel.
Yes, you may both have suffered the misfortune of a shocking and unexpected death in one of your prime time TV shows, but that’s where the similarity ends. To ascend to the level of Edmunds you must not only present a primetime TV show, but also devise a method within it of pricking the pomposity of celebrities through a medium such as the “gotcha”, or Mr Blobby.
Only those who have ascended to the top of the celebrity world truly understand its intricacies enough to know when others (I’m thinking of DLT, Chegwin, Carolgees, and many other chancers from days gone by) need taking down a peg or two in front of a prime time Saturday night audience on BBC1.
Just thank your lucky stars, Partridge, that Edmunds chose to retire House Party - lest you become the subject of another of Noel’s surgical take-downs of those in public life who deserve it; Chancers, toadies, and those no-marks who’d simply ridden their luck were not safe while Edmunds was policing the world of UK celebrities.
I fear that you; a man who, let’s face it, is a contemporary, but not an equal, of the great Lord of Crinkly Bottom himself, would have been royally gunged long ago were it not for bigger targets such as Blair (Lionel), Thatcher (Carol), and May (James) being higher on the hit-list.
Oh, and trace away little man. I have the combined might of the Edmunds-massive behind me. I fear not a second-rate broadcaster and his veiled, but ultimately empty, threats.
YOU'RE HIGH NOON, YOU'RE HIGH NOON
What I want to know is why Lynne the PA isn't mentioned by name in the book, just mentioned as "my assistant" - is there some kind of court injunction out. I'm finding this quite upsetting and frankly a massive oversight by AP and his publishers!
Turbo charged Partridge. Classic
Brilliant
Alan makes some good points about the Kindle here. I'm actually viewing some hardcore pornography right now, and frankly it's quite distracting.
I suspect 'Exit Wounds' by Chris Ryan would make a cracking read
It's alright but it's no _Scorpio Patrol_
Back of the net
Spiceworld!
@Dr Benway M.D Kiss my face
The best comical character ever! 🐐
Why have you put an emoji there?
It’s a goat! It means greatest of all time
@@emmadeeba2038 how can anything be the greatest of all time? You can't possibly view all of time?
Señor Griffin it’s a metaphor, in this case used to describe a comedian I view to be the best ever!
@@emmadeeba2038 i like Partridge just not enough to use a term that makes no sense
@willpreeview
I took a chance on it and bought it. Glad i did it's the best audio read ever! Jurassic Park!
Dont read the book - listen to the audiobook - amazingly read by AP himself
+
Who invented the skip?
You mean to say you've NOT read Alan's classic autobiography - "Bouncing Back" ?! =OD
Brilliant.
The subtle detail of him telling an anecdote involving one of the worlds richest men being on a bus. As though to prove his anecdotes are bullshit.
Genuis
Dan! Dan! Dan! Dan! Dan! Dan! Dan! Dan! Dan! Dan! Dan! Dan! Dan! Dan! Dan! Dan! Dan! Dan!
Dan!
I say telescopic dampeners, I mean rigid stays.
Funniest book I have ever read, genius.
How does everyone feel about the pedestrianization of Norwich City Center?
Needless to say, I had the last laugh!
I'M LEAVING YOU, YOU COW!
He laughed so much he had kenco coming out of his nostrils
I laughed too...but my nostrils remained clear