Alan Partridge
Aha! – The Oral History of Alan Partridge
Steve Coogan, Armando Iannucci and other writers and actors reflect on almost three decades of Norwich's favourite son.
Why Is Steve Coogan So Hot? An Investigation
The image of Steve Coogan is twinned with the image of Alan Partridge, who really should not be a British sex symbol, and yet...
We Spoke to Armando Iannucci About Stalin, Weinstein and Alan Partridge
Ahead of the release of his latest directorial feature, we talked to Armando Iannucci about Harvey Weinstein, Brexit, and Stalin.
A Worryingly Deep Dive into Alan Partridge's Enduring Love Affair with Formula 1
In a career spanning more than 25 years, Alan Partridge has become a towering figure in British comedy. And while he has largely abandoned his roots as a sports reporter, Alan has remained true to his first love: Formula 1.
Alan Partridge's First Pill, and a Brief History of Pingers on British Television | US | Translation
Norwich's favourite radio DJ danced til 8AM and couldn't stop talking about Lewis Hamilton.
The Noisey Guide To ABBA
Know this: ABBA are not disco schmaltz. For starters, their songs are full of perfectly pitched pathos and they've never once sold out. No wonder Bob Dylan loves them…
A Brief History of Football in British Comedy
There's nothing stupid about football. And there's nothing at all stupid about theannual all-priests five-a-side over-75s indoor football challenge match.
I Don't Watch Any Comedy—Why Does That Make Me an Imbecile?
I'd rather watch a pigeon pooping into a dude's mouth for seven seconds than an episode of "The Office."
How to Be Witty
In his new book, Benjamin Errett collects the sharpest people of all time in order to help people like me figure out how to seduce women. Or something.
There's Great Beauty in Other People's Burnt Pizzas
The internet wasn't just made for pretty pictures of food. Some people eat burnt pizzas and microwaved beans from a mug, and the success of the dimlylitmealsforone Tumblr proves that these people deserve a platform to share their meals, even if it is...
We Talked to Steve Coogan About the Pope, Bill Clinton, and Protecting Alan Partridge
British comic icon Steve Coogan broke out in America with his dramatic turn in the Oscar-nominated Philomena, but in England, he will always be associated with Alan Partridge—the bumbling, arrogant radio host that first brought him to prominence.
Werner Herzog Made a Documentary About the Dangers of Texting While Driving
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