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The Alan Partridge Fan Podcast

The definitive Alan Partridge fan podcast, dissecting and celebrating his output episode by episode. Acclaimed as one of the best TV & Film podcasts by The Telegraph, featuring guest appearances from stars Tim Key, S

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  • 157 • Big Beacon: Chapters 5 to 8

    55:38||Season 16
    In todays episode you join us at Esther McVey's BBQ: we're discussing how Alan's famous pals are chosen, the identity of "Lady A", bad regional telly, and asking what similes are (meta)phor...To help support the show you can leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, tell a friend about us, share an episode, or buy us a big marker pen over at ko-fi.com/monkeytennisFollow us and get in touch...Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Email thepartridgepod@gmail.comMake sure you subscribe for free so you never miss an episode

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  • 156 • Big Beacon: Chapters 1 to 4

    58:55||Season 16
    From the lofty highs of poetry to the greasy lows of fatbergs, join us for a scout about the opening chapters of Big Beacon. We wave goodbye to Seldom, enjoy an HR ambush and question Alan's product placement and corporate work.To help support the show you can leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, tell a friend about us, share an episode, or buy us a pint of bitter over at ko-fi.com/monkeytennisFollow us and get in touch...Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Email thepartridgepod@gmail.comMake sure you subscribe for free so you never miss an episode
  • 155 • Big In The Back Time: Part 2 (Your Feedback)

    33:10||Season 16
    From Kaplinsky to Oddie and Stewart to Strangelove, we're covering the big names as we tackle your feedback (and invoices) in today's episode. PLUS: Alan's neighbours, guilty pleasure sitcoms, and we invite AI to steal your jobs.Our Big Beacon deep-dive begins next week!To help support the show you can leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, tell a friend about us, share an episode, or buy us a Danko NightStick over at ko-fi.com/monkeytennisFollow us and get in touch...Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Email thepartridgepod@gmail.comMake sure you subscribe for free so you never miss an episode
  • 154 • Big In The Back Time: Part 1 (Your Feedback)

    33:10||Season 16
    We're back and eager to discuss new Partridge, driving bans, and of course, your feedback. Whether you have thoughts on Oasthouse, are asking "How much Michael is too much Michael", or you’re simply a Farmer horrified by Sting and Shaggy collaborating and want your concerns heard, we’re here to offer an APU POV. Our analysis of Big Beacon is coming soon...To help support the show you can leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, tell a friend about us, share an episode, or buy us a Danko NightStick over at ko-fi.com/monkeytennisFollow us and get in touch...Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Email thepartridgepod@gmail.comMake sure you subscribe for free so you never miss an episode
  • 153 • From The Oasthouse S3: Ep 11 + Wrap Up

    52:55||Season 15
    We try not to get distracted by sandwiches as we talk central packing, funeral catering and, yes, the return of our old Geordie friend in the series finale. PLUS: We discuss playing with audience expectations, the clash of old and new Partridge, and where this series of Oasthouse sits in the APU.To help support the show you can leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, tell a friend about us, share an episode, or buy us a Danko NightStick over at ko-fi.com/monkeytennisFollow us and get in touch...Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Email thepartridgepod@gmail.comMake sure you subscribe for free so you never miss an episode
  • 152 • From The Oasthouse S3: Eps 9 + 10

    01:17:21||Season 15
    This week we combine Alan's potato-themed blockbuster, a big Shrek, Tony Robinson, and an actual Geordie, whilst discussing bad graveside behaviour and Algarve camping, creating an episode that will tumble around your head like trainers in a washing machine and is not - repeat not - a bag of bits.To help support the show you can leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, tell a friend about us, share an episode, or buy us a Ladyboy Chaser over at ko-fi.com/monkeytennisFollow us and get in touch...Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Email thepartridgepod@gmail.comMake sure you subscribe for free so you never miss an episode
  • 151 • From The Oasthouse S3: Eps 7 + 8

    50:56||Season 15
    We're on high alert for Michael sightings this week as we talk ASMR, bad dads, the strumpet supervisor, and weaponised grandkids. Plus: We make a shellfish stretch, Alan takes on India, and we investigate hairy fish.To help support the show you can leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, tell a friend about us, share an episode, or buy us a pint of bitter, big marker pen, whatever over at ko-fi.com/monkeytennisFollow us and get in touch...Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Email thepartridgepod@gmail.comMake sure you subscribe for free so you never miss an episode