MONKEY TENNIS - The Alan Partridge Fan Podcast
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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, Stephen Mangan, Susannah Fielding, and Simon Greenall. Join us as we discuss our favourite moments, the character’s lasting legacy, and analyse the entire Alan Partridge Universe: I’m Alan Partridge, Knowing Me Knowing You, The Day Today, Alpha Papa, Mid Morning Matters and more. Plus, we delve into From The Oasthouse, and have all the latest on BBC One’s This Time. A-ha!
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157 • Big Beacon: Chapters 5 to 8
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 … -
156 • Big Beacon: Chapters 1 to 4
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 … -
155 • Big In The Back Time: Part 2 (Your Feedback)
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… -
154 • Big In The Back Time: Part 1 (Your Feedback)
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 collabora… -
153 • From The Oasthouse S3: Ep 11 + Wrap Up
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, a… -
152 • From The Oasthouse S3: Eps 9 + 10
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 washi… -
151 • From The Oasthouse S3: Eps 7 + 8
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 … -
150 • From The Oasthouse S3: Eps 5 + 6
Alan's back in the commentary box this week as we put on our Heavy Thinking Hats and talk nude sleeping, Wogan's wake, coke, groupies, and Falkland penguins. Questions posed: Is Alan a hater? Does commentary work without imagery? Is Alan working h… -
149 • From The Oasthouse S3: Eps 3 + 4
We discuss abused Alan, Lynn's lethargy, medicinal McDonald's and political Partridge this week as Michael is teased and Katrina's displeased. Plus: How dogs vote, yellow sticker strategy and we ask, have the writers hit their fan service phase? -
148 • From The Oasthouse S3: Eps 1 + 2
Nasal health and bidets dominate the chat this week as we speculate about 'And Did Those Feet,' play Drive-by or Drive-lie and talk ASMR, recycled content and unlocked toilet doors. If you enjoy the pod, ask yourself: could I have this in leather?…