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UK Mall 1 - Alan Partridge - I'm Alan Partridge - Episodes 1 To 6 [1997]
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Manufacturer: 2 Entertain Video
Starring: Steve Coogan, Phil Cornwell, Simon Greenall, Felicity Montagu, Amelia Bullmore
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Audience Rating: Suitable for 12 years and over
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 5024165771983
Format: PAL
Label: 2 Entertain Video
Manufacturer: 2 Entertain Video
Number Of Discs: 2
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: 2 Entertain Video
Release Date: 1998-11-02
Running Time: 196
Studio: 2 Entertain Video
Theatrical Release Date: 1997-11-03
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Summary: Mean Mr. Partridge
Comment: British comedy, or comedy in general, doesn't get much better "dan dis". It's black, mean, edgy and full of wonderfully embarrassing social situations and tons of catch phrases you'll find yourself using (and I'm not even English-speaker per se!).
The predecessor of this series, the chat show parody Knowing Me, Knowing You With A.P., was also fine (the Christmas special Knowing Me, Knowing Yule in particular), but I think this is a huge improvement from that. This is largely because it's not restricted to that chat show format. In my opinion, this is also of higher quality than the slightly uneven and more "sit-commy" 2nd series.
And what can you say about the main character, Alan Partridge (played brilliantly by Steve Coogan)? Well, the guy doesn't have ANY positive characteristics. He's mean, abusive sob who'll suck up to everyone who he thinks can help him with his so called career and is just horrible towards all the others. Sound familiar? Well, Basil Fawlty is actually an angel compared to Mr. Partridge. Still, it's nice to see Alan getting his due many, many times, as he deals with a deranged fan ("you're a mentalist!"), angry farmers and cheeky hotel (i.e. "travel tavern") staff.
So, if you like your comedy nice, warm and sunny, look for somewhere else; there aren't too many niceties here. But anyone who has an interest in black comedy, this is a must-have.
PS. The DVD also has some nice extras, namely some additional footage, which makes you often wonder, why it didn't make it to the final cut ("it's a BUNGALOW!", "in a word: probably yes" etc.).
Customer Rating:
Summary: Arm Wrestling With Chas And Dave
Comment: For anyone who hasn't actually seen this series: it really IS as good as the customer reviews suggest. It's a testament to Steve Coogan's amazing performance that, although Partridge is every bit as loathsome as The Office's David Brent, it's impossible not to like him! Every episode is brilliantly written, with 1, 3 and 5 particularly great. I suppose episode 4 is the weakest, but it's still about fifty times better than other sitcoms. Outstanding.
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Summary: Its always funny no matter how many times you watch it!
Comment: This series of Alan Partridge is an absolute hoot. Steve Coogan plays Partridge the hideous and obnoxious has been television presenter to perfection. Partridge is now seperated from his wife and lives at the Linton Travel Tavern. He still works as a presenter but now its on radio Norwich and his show is in the very early hours of the morning. Yet Partridge is convinced he still has something to offer. His belief is commendable but his talent is....well...His own production company is insolvent (the way he dismisses his staff is hilarious) as his promotional video for a local boating company. Its a joy to watch time and time again. Its not just the sheer brilliance of the writing. Its the facial expressions of Partridge along with the excellent cast who support him. I will never tire of Partridge and his hilarious escapades. If you haven't got this yet then acquire it quickly - you will not regret it!
Customer Rating:
Summary: Iannuccian and Baynhamic comedic gold!
Comment: A work of, well not genius, as that is a word bandied round with ill deserved regularity, but certainly 2 clever brains that undersatnd comedy. Much of the scripts of this series have now sunk into the culture of many of my friends and we find ourselves reciting bits of it when slightly drunk. The character of Alan Partidge was (I always thought) slightly 2 dimentional on his tv series and intially radio series, but when he is fleshed out and dumped in a travel tavern in East Anglia, desperate to gain his former status of tv presenter, it is a joy to watch. Every episode is a gem, peppered with fantastic dialogue ('smell my cheese', 'monkey tennis', 'inner city sumo with Chas and Dave', 'ooooh; lady boys', 'no way, you're a mentalist!' etc); when I have had a rough day and want to laugh out loud, it is either this (and series 2, equally as good) or Father Ted.
A must for fans of BBC comdey (as ITV don't seem to do comedy anymore. Perhaps they can't be bothered!), this is worthy of hanging in a pool of lights!
Customer Rating:
Summary: DVD review
Comment: A crescent of crisps, the sniggering receptionist, 12" plate, monkey tennis, Lynn, and dressing up in a shower curtain. Sir Alan, we salute you!!
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Customer Rating:
Summary: Mean Mr. Partridge
Comment: British comedy, or comedy in general, doesn't get much better "dan dis". It's black, mean, edgy and full of wonderfully embarrassing social situations and tons of catch phrases you'll find yourself using (and I'm not even English-speaker per se!).
The predecessor of this series, the chat show parody Knowing Me, Knowing You With A.P., was also fine (the Christmas special Knowing Me, Knowing Yule in particular), but I think this is a huge improvement from that. This is largely because it's not restricted to that chat show format. In my opinion, this is also of higher quality than the slightly uneven and more "sit-commy" 2nd series.
And what can you say about the main character, Alan Partridge (played brilliantly by Steve Coogan)? Well, the guy doesn't have ANY positive characteristics. He's mean, abusive sob who'll suck up to everyone who he thinks can help him with his so called career and is just horrible towards all the others. Sound familiar? Well, Basil Fawlty is actually an angel compared to Mr. Partridge. Still, it's nice to see Alan getting his due many, many times, as he deals with a deranged fan ("you're a mentalist!"), angry farmers and cheeky hotel (i.e. "travel tavern") staff.
So, if you like your comedy nice, warm and sunny, look for somewhere else; there aren't too many niceties here. But anyone who has an interest in black comedy, this is a must-have.
PS. The DVD also has some nice extras, namely some additional footage, which makes you often wonder, why it didn't make it to the final cut ("it's a BUNGALOW!", "in a word: probably yes" etc.).
Customer Rating:
Summary: Arm Wrestling With Chas And Dave
Comment: For anyone who hasn't actually seen this series: it really IS as good as the customer reviews suggest. It's a testament to Steve Coogan's amazing performance that, although Partridge is every bit as loathsome as The Office's David Brent, it's impossible not to like him! Every episode is brilliantly written, with 1, 3 and 5 particularly great. I suppose episode 4 is the weakest, but it's still about fifty times better than other sitcoms. Outstanding.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Its always funny no matter how many times you watch it!
Comment: This series of Alan Partridge is an absolute hoot. Steve Coogan plays Partridge the hideous and obnoxious has been television presenter to perfection. Partridge is now seperated from his wife and lives at the Linton Travel Tavern. He still works as a presenter but now its on radio Norwich and his show is in the very early hours of the morning. Yet Partridge is convinced he still has something to offer. His belief is commendable but his talent is....well...His own production company is insolvent (the way he dismisses his staff is hilarious) as his promotional video for a local boating company. Its a joy to watch time and time again. Its not just the sheer brilliance of the writing. Its the facial expressions of Partridge along with the excellent cast who support him. I will never tire of Partridge and his hilarious escapades. If you haven't got this yet then acquire it quickly - you will not regret it!
Customer Rating:
Summary: Iannuccian and Baynhamic comedic gold!
Comment: A work of, well not genius, as that is a word bandied round with ill deserved regularity, but certainly 2 clever brains that undersatnd comedy. Much of the scripts of this series have now sunk into the culture of many of my friends and we find ourselves reciting bits of it when slightly drunk. The character of Alan Partidge was (I always thought) slightly 2 dimentional on his tv series and intially radio series, but when he is fleshed out and dumped in a travel tavern in East Anglia, desperate to gain his former status of tv presenter, it is a joy to watch. Every episode is a gem, peppered with fantastic dialogue ('smell my cheese', 'monkey tennis', 'inner city sumo with Chas and Dave', 'ooooh; lady boys', 'no way, you're a mentalist!' etc); when I have had a rough day and want to laugh out loud, it is either this (and series 2, equally as good) or Father Ted.
A must for fans of BBC comdey (as ITV don't seem to do comedy anymore. Perhaps they can't be bothered!), this is worthy of hanging in a pool of lights!
Customer Rating:
Summary: DVD review
Comment: A crescent of crisps, the sniggering receptionist, 12" plate, monkey tennis, Lynn, and dressing up in a shower curtain. Sir Alan, we salute you!!
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