How he’s managed to keep the continuity evolving for twenty plus years, the whole back-story of the character, right through to the audiobooks, is probably unmatched by any other, ever. Genius
@@jakezywek6852 I remember reading or hearing an interview with Sidekick Simon (I should know his real name really but escapes me at the moment) fairly recently where he was explaining 1: just how scared he was at messing up a legends work, and 2: how tightly every little throwaway remark is scripted
@Prick, Scumbag College No, I still can’t. Not one that’s evolved so much, even to the point that going to Sky is exactly what AP would do. Even the way it sometimes haunts him when he’s playing ‘himself’ in The Trip.
Best interview Partridge has ever given...so natural...he lived as Partridge here....(Coogan is one of the greatest comedic talents of the last 20 years)
This might be the best he's ever done partridge. The voice, the attitude, the whole demeanour....he totally nails it here for me. I could listen to the way he pronounces Uganda on a loop lol
He didn’t write any of his good stuff. He’s a left wing cretin who just wants to shut down the press so he can keep living a lavish immoral lifestyle with no consequences. Hope he’s enjoying the huge tory majority today
1 Voodoo Gaming the same press who exposed thousands of episodes of corruption. Throwing away the unpleasant yet necessary evil of a free press, the most valuable guardian of justice....a non controlled press. Throwing that away, for a few hacked calls and to protect the lifestyles of (in the vast majority of cases) the rich, famous, powerful and enfranchised.
I think one of the greatest AP moments is when Alan and Lynn are in the elevator and Lynn says "I'll be your on screen wife." The look of embarrassment and regret on her face and the look of silent contempt on his face is pure comedy genius, and it's topped off by the quick look of disgust he gives her as he walks out of the door. There's another great scene in that elevator when the giggling idiot laughs all the way up and Alan starts laughing with him out of contempt, then as he walks out of the door behind him he says "unbelievable." Cracks me up every time, pure Partridge.
Clive's still around. He does a lot of radio stuff now (he always had the face for it!). As a lawyer and ex-President of Cambridge Footlights, I expect he works as much as he wants to. He also charges £10K+ for after-dinner speeches. If I were him I'd do ten of those a year and sod all else. But then, I'm a very lazy man.
How many other comic characters would real people be happy to indulge without feeling like a stooge? The genius of Alan Partridge is that he feels as real in unstaged situations as he does in a sitcom.
What an absolute legend! A true institution! Clive Anderson obviously really loves and appriciates alan partridge, you can tell with the way he keeps giggling!! Thanks for posting!!
I love the subtleties of the character. He's talking about Nick Peacock's revamp at Radio Norwich (who is not a real person) but he asks Clive if he knows him due to Clive also being in showbusiness. It just adds to the believability of the character. Its genius really
I feel similar about his enunciation of words as Coogan portrayed Alan Partridge. "lovely touch"..."airport rabble". So fluid and the character, the emotions, the reactions, the subtleties - so marvelous and talented and hilariously amusing to watch!
Does Clive Anderson not realise the Linton Travel Tavern has Carte Noir coffee sachets and double lock Everest windows.in every room? Hardly a come down. Touch my face.
Anderson's face at 8:07.. I see a lil bit of the green eyes monster. Coogan's wit is so quick and sharp as a machete- That comeback about backing into the TV career. Haha
A comedic masterclass.Never once do I see Steve Coogan when he's in character as Alan..best comedy character of all time.Everyone has a bit of Partridge in them.
Steve Coogan is like Chris Morris, as soon as he is in character he is there 99.9% of the time, and it is very rare for him to slip out of it. During the recording of I'm Alan Partridge he did on occasion, but on talk shows and other appearances he was Alan Partridge through and through.
From these early days, right through to the current "Oast House" audio stuff, it's a 3 decade masterpiece. It even gets quite emotional in Oast House, when his grandkids come to visit. I can't think of any other comedy character that evolved so naturally, for so long.
I think Alan was having a dig at Clive about the Bee Gee interview where Barry Gibb threw a tantrum and walked off, then the others Gibbs followed like obedient band members... Alan is very subtle with his jokes and very intelligent..
You can tell this was made after the infamous Bee Gees walk off... Partridge was having a bit of fun with that from about 4 minutes in, and Clive Anderson walked right into it lol
I hate that these comments are full of bad language and people putting Clive Anderson down. Both Mr Anderson and Mr Coogan are classy, respectable family acts, beloved to many. Mr Anderson in particular is a very gentle and lovely man. Those kind of vicious, foul comments simply do not belong here. If you want crudity, nastiness and swearing go somewhere else, but don't tarnish these videos with it. These men don't deserve that. I cannot stand modern TV and all its foulness, and that is why you find me here watching clips like this--from a time when TV presenters still had a sense of decency, sobriety, and respect.
Lee Bee people obviously prefer when the interviewer is completely lacking in personality and is there strictly to salivate on the feet of the celebrities... like James Corden.
+Lemon Spade Didnt David Icke walk off also ......( I dont mean wogan ) but I think Icke was on and got humiliated by Anderson and was pissed off by it
How he’s managed to keep the continuity evolving for twenty plus years, the whole back-story of the character, right through to the audiobooks, is probably unmatched by any other, ever. Genius
He has a good work ethic as well. Every idea is properly thought out and developed.
@@jakezywek6852 I remember reading or hearing an interview with Sidekick Simon (I should know his real name really but escapes me at the moment) fairly recently where he was explaining 1: just how scared he was at messing up a legends work, and 2: how tightly every little throwaway remark is scripted
@@tdurb0 By the way, I believe that Coogan took heavy inspiration for Partridge's voice from John Stapleton.
@Prick, Scumbag College No, I still can’t. Not one that’s evolved so much, even to the point that going to Sky is exactly what AP would do.
Even the way it sometimes haunts him when he’s playing ‘himself’ in The Trip.
It's not the same without Iannucci and Baynham imo
Best interview Partridge has ever given...so natural...he lived as Partridge here....(Coogan is one of the greatest comedic talents of the last 20 years)
Spot on
This might be the best he's ever done partridge. The voice, the attitude, the whole demeanour....he totally nails it here for me. I could listen to the way he pronounces Uganda on a loop lol
Its okay
@kildog Spiceworld!
@@TonyEnglandUK Back of the net!
@@trainwreck3697 Cashback
"A man with a fanny"
Coogan. One of the cleverest sharpest comedians of all time. Partridge being his masterpeice.
I don't know, I think his Duncan Fuckwit is pretty damn good.
He didn’t write any of his good stuff. He’s a left wing cretin who just wants to shut down the press so he can keep living a lavish immoral lifestyle with no consequences. Hope he’s enjoying the huge tory majority today
@@RaferJeffersonIII the same press that tapped his phone...
1 Voodoo Gaming the same press who exposed thousands of episodes of corruption. Throwing away the unpleasant yet necessary evil of a free press, the most valuable guardian of justice....a non controlled press. Throwing that away, for a few hacked calls and to protect the lifestyles of (in the vast majority of cases) the rich, famous, powerful and enfranchised.
Maybe, but a complete pain in the arse in real life.
My old man saw a young Partridge, then grumbled about slipping standards at the BBC. A precious moment :)
Coogan is a colossal comic talent.
He really is in full Richard Madeley mode here
OOOO,remember that twat?
No no no...Mandalay channels pure KMkYWAP era Partridge until he went off the air and rode off on Judy to the sunset
This is a great example of the sheer genius of Steve Coogan - what a fantastic talent. Thanks for posting it.
One of the greatest English comedians. Love from Australia
Norman Gunston was MUCH better.
@@zapkvr0101Norman was a classic 💯
@@perpetualplatypussy69 indeed. And funny as hec. Much funnier than this
Clive Anderson interview with the beegees was pure Partridge.
"I know a cracking owl sanctuary" 🤣
Fight you
its unbelievable how he manages to stay exactly in character for so long! not many people could do that
Not many people know that
"Different Technique" such a clever call back to an earlier thing they were talking about yet totally spontaneous
I think one of the greatest AP moments is when Alan and Lynn are in the elevator and Lynn says "I'll be your on screen wife." The look of embarrassment and regret on her face and the look of silent contempt on his face is pure comedy genius, and it's topped off by the quick look of disgust he gives her as he walks out of the door. There's another great scene in that elevator when the giggling idiot laughs all the way up and Alan starts laughing with him out of contempt, then as he walks out of the door behind him he says "unbelievable." Cracks me up every time, pure Partridge.
what a funny story!
@@LoscoeLad wander who got the power pack
This country!
@@BLINDTUBEMARES Dan!!! dan!!! Dan.......he hasn't heard me..........DAAAAAN! Right let's go.
Clive's still around. He does a lot of radio stuff now (he always had the face for it!). As a lawyer and ex-President of Cambridge Footlights, I expect he works as much as he wants to. He also charges £10K+ for after-dinner speeches. If I were him I'd do ten of those a year and sod all else. But then, I'm a very lazy man.
Anus :)
@@zanderb5379 Cock :)
Such an enduring genius, he doesn't just do comedy he embodies it.
Yes. And Steve's good, too.
I'm amazed how sharp Coogan is even when he's in character. Look i know there's a rehearsal but he's still razor sharp.
Steve just becomes Alan here! It's masterful
God is it really 18 years ago? Watched every episode of Alan Partridge at least once a year since release.
Hong Kong Hermit I still think the episode,, Alans, biggest fan is the funniest, classic :)
TheOkiedave I think its called alan attraction.
no its 21 years ago.
@@TheOkiedave He's a _mentalist!_
@@beniteztheconman No, 23 years ago
How many other comic characters would real people be happy to indulge without feeling like a stooge? The genius of Alan Partridge is that he feels as real in unstaged situations as he does in a sitcom.
simply stunning! The day Anderson met his fkn Match x
Great interaction here. I miss Clive Anderson too
Needless to say Alan had the last laugh
Needles to say
Some great banter here, really great.
@@darrenjones9359 Needles to say, I took drugs.
One yank, all gone
Abso-bloody-lutely
His character, is so convincing. No wonder Steve is such a good actor.
"Can I just shock you, I like wine"
Despite what I just said
I’ll just have half a bottle of blue Nun
@@danielross7221 Cracking wine.
You get these wine people don't you
What a treat! Never saw this!
Still funny!
5:54 That dubious little glance towards the audience was the proverbial cherry on the altogether magnificent cake!
"I've pierced my foot on a SPIIIIIIIKE!"
I love the way he says spike. He goes a bit geordie with his pronunciation.
No
What an absolute legend! A true institution! Clive Anderson obviously really loves and appriciates alan partridge, you can tell with the way he keeps giggling!! Thanks for posting!!
"Calm down Lynn! You're suffering from minor, women's whiplash."
Bosh, Bosh!
Classic 👏🤣
Lynn some of these people have come from Stoke
ahahahhaha....ahahahahahhaa!!
andy c you've got to laugh when you fall off a sofa
@@andygcl6 ahaha hahahahaha haha haaaa... news.
Speedy 78
Lynn you couldn't present... a cat
Sack Lynn
Ahhh....the happy days of VHS.
Paul Oliver Haha, but Betamax was better :)
- "The picture's rubbish, as well."
- "Well, that's your tracking, mate."
- "Well, it's all right on my other videos..."
Steve Coogan is genius - look how focused he is, to stay in character.
And look how you have no money
This really is the worth of boast worlds.
not the biscuits......
I love the subtleties of the character. He's talking about Nick Peacock's revamp at Radio Norwich (who is not a real person) but he asks Clive if he knows him due to Clive also being in showbusiness. It just adds to the believability of the character. Its genius really
The genius of cogan is his detailed characters, from Alan's athlete's foot to his driving gloves.....saxondale is on the same level.
Saxondale was even better
God this brings back happy memories.
I feel similar about his enunciation of words as Coogan portrayed Alan Partridge. "lovely touch"..."airport rabble". So fluid and the character, the emotions, the reactions, the subtleties - so marvelous and talented and hilariously amusing to watch!
Excellent banter.
Mr2at "lovely stuff".
Funny story, that bit about Idi Amin.
Does Clive Anderson not realise the Linton Travel Tavern has Carte Noir coffee sachets and double lock Everest windows.in every room? Hardly a come down. Touch my face.
Love Mr Partridge. The best. Steve is gold with this character.
Lovely stuff, not my words, the words of Shakin Stevens
So sad, this was one of Clive's final interviews before Noel Edmonds cut him down in the prime of his life.
hahahahahahahaHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Two of me faves at once
\(^v^)/
Unique genius no question. Timing, delivery, the full monty. Ahaaaar
wow. i missed this at the time. Coogan's on fire
Alan partridge is comedic genius.
Alan is the jewel in Steve's genial comedic crown.
Brilliant as ever. Comic genius!
Coogan is so clever
Anderson's face at 8:07.. I see a lil bit of the green eyes monster. Coogan's wit is so quick and sharp as a machete- That comeback about backing into the TV career. Haha
This is an absolute masterclass.
Freeman, Hardy and Willis mentioned here closed less than a year after this chat show appearance of Alan. It closed all stores by 1998.
Yes!! It's an extender.
I remember when I was a young lad and I first saw this….Partridge is so brilliantly done I genuinely thought this was serious.
Clive's show was moribund by this stage.
Coogan, what a characters, he has it all!
Alan Partridge- Wonderful & comedy at its best, lets have another series please
Give him another series, you shit!
A comedic masterclass.Never once do I see Steve Coogan when he's in character as Alan..best comedy character of all time.Everyone has a bit of Partridge in them.
Some of us would prefer a bit of coogan in us
It’s called method acting
I've got a lot of Partridge in me.
This is someone using passive aggression in a very precise way.Watch the pauses and facial expressions.Very good.
Pure genius!
Steve Coogan is like Chris Morris, as soon as he is in character he is there 99.9% of the time, and it is very rare for him to slip out of it. During the recording of I'm Alan Partridge he did on occasion, but on talk shows and other appearances he was Alan Partridge through and through.
I never get bored watching this.
Love this character.
Thanks for posting this. I thought I'd watched everything possible with Alan Partridge, but I'd never seen this clip.
wonderful job. :)
From these early days, right through to the current "Oast House" audio stuff, it's a 3 decade masterpiece. It even gets quite emotional in Oast House, when his grandkids come to visit.
I can't think of any other comedy character that evolved so naturally, for so long.
I think Alan was having a dig at Clive about the Bee Gee interview where Barry Gibb threw a tantrum and walked off, then the others Gibbs followed like obedient band members... Alan is very subtle with his jokes and very intelligent..
Correct.
I wanna see Brent and Partridge do a musical duet
I’ve got access to the kids *but they don’t wanna see meeeee!*
Early morning farmers and late night returning ravers. LOL
I've seen the big-eared boys on farms.
@@TonyEnglandUK mmmmmooooooooooo
'Thrice weekly with Sonia Manion's Norfolk nights'......Coogan's voice borders on poetic
Partridge a linguistic genius
6:00 Clive's reaction to the carvery comment was gold.
I just got to it; that reigned in snort was lovely
Brilliant....Partridge is comic genius.
The pause at 5.54...brilliant comedian!!!
I say telescopic dampers, I mean rigid stays.
Kingy King well done on the most obscure AP quote imaginable.
Kingy King When he's talking to 'Bleachy Head' ;)
Part of the anti-cancer set. We're a dying breed. I mean we're not, you are
I just let off in a tax inspectresses face......and it was mostly delibarate.
therollingstones321 Gives him some pocket change...
"What's that for?"
"It's a tip, I panicked."
You can tell this was made after the infamous Bee Gees walk off... Partridge was having a bit of fun with that from about 4 minutes in, and Clive Anderson walked right into it lol
I agree ... lesser life forms cannot comprehend our complex, intricate and highly sophisticated humour ... But then as I said once "live and let live"
llllovely stuff!
stinkypants Jurassic Park.
Not my words, the words of shaking stevens
I absolutely love him xxx
This is brilliant.
I hate that these comments are full of bad language and people putting Clive Anderson down. Both Mr Anderson and Mr Coogan are classy, respectable family acts, beloved to many. Mr Anderson in particular is a very gentle and lovely man. Those kind of vicious, foul comments simply do not belong here. If you want crudity, nastiness and swearing go somewhere else, but don't tarnish these videos with it. These men don't deserve that. I cannot stand modern TV and all its foulness, and that is why you find me here watching clips like this--from a time when TV presenters still had a sense of decency, sobriety, and respect.
+Lee Bee Maybe the fact that anderson is a teeny tiny bit smug and unctuous spurns antipathy his way.
Just a shot in the dark...
I've never seen that in him, I just think he's a nice guy :)
Lee Bee people obviously prefer when the interviewer is completely lacking in personality and is there strictly to salivate on the feet of the celebrities... like James Corden.
@@Scripture-Man You come across very naive...
Lee Bee bollocks
Loving the dig about when Clive called the Bee Gees has beens on a live show & they walked off set.
"I dont like to talk about that..." - "Er, Did you hear the answer to the question?" "Basically, what happened was my wife..." 😂
this guy is amazing
in case anyone didn't get 'walk off' joke Clive insulted The' Beegees week before an they walked off
+Lemon Spade Didnt David Icke walk off also
......( I dont mean wogan ) but I think Icke was on and got humiliated by Anderson and was pissed off by it
Saw that and was appalled -- by Clive and his unrelenting rudeness.
I thought Clive was just being agreeable...the ever self effacing Bee Gees said they were Tossers and Clive simply agreed.
Baba Beautiful
Alan Partridge /The classic Daily Mail reader let loose on the media.
@MrBipson and has seen the big-eared boys on farms.
always good to finish the sentence
Alan Partridge for Prime Minister!
EXCELLENT!!!
It was the Bee Gees that walked off during a Clive Anderson interview.
This is great banter.
Smart casual, with tie and badge combo.
This is brilliant
Clive Anderson was brilliant
This is just too good :-)
I wished I'd got into Alan Partridge while he was on,I've only got into him through you tube and ebay videos.He's a genius.
Brilliant!
Quite possibly the greatest comedy character ever created.
14 years later I don't think there can be any argument
@@jj9749 It's now 15 years later and there is an argument but I've forgotten what it was.