Failed sports commentator and chat-show host Alan is sacked from 'Radio Norwich' by his new boss, Tony Hayers, and goes berserk in a restaurant, running around with a piece of cheese. As the series develops, he tries to maintain a public profile, even though the doors are closing on him. Steve Coogan's performance is a masterclass in comedy, the sitcom format enabled him to bring out different sides to his character, such as his lap dancing fantasies. My favourite episode was 'Alan Attraction' - lovely performance from Julia Deakin as 'Jill'. Of the supporting cast, Sally Phillips made the biggest impact as Sophie, the giggling receptionist though Felicity Montagu gave her competition as Lynn, Alan's beleaguered P.A. The second season took Alan away from The Linton Travel Tavern, gave him a Ukrainian girlfriend, and had him living in a caravan next to a site where a house is under construction. Predictably, it wasn't as good as the first, although two episodes - 'Brave Alan' and 'Never Say Alan Again' - were simply outstanding.
Review of I'm Alan Partridge
