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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160 • Big Beacon: Chapters 17 to 21
Sh*thousery meets lighthousery this week as we talk passive aggressive emails, Weinstein's eggs, and do deep dives on scampi fries. We ask 'How well has Partridge aged?' and 'Is Alan's "cancer' the worst thing he's ever done?'. We hope the episode… -
159 • Big Beacon: Chapters 13 to 16
ITV gets kicked, Chiles gets evaluated and 'chav' gets revisited this week. We also tread carefully through Alan's big sex scene and peek into Lynn's therapy sessions, before Keys and Gray enter the fray. Will it be chips?To help suppor… -
158 • Big Beacon: Chapters 9 to 12
Alan's 50 grand rebrand, Lynn's bigotry and Adam's egg matrix all come under scrutiny this week. Also discussed: Bash Street Kids, bunny ears, and Benfield: Attorney at Law. We're SURE that the way we MITCHUM the LYNX between Scissored Isle and Bi… -
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 …