I'm Alan Partridge - S1E2 'Alan Attraction'

So Unfuuny, my have to cancel my payments, its terrible

In abit gutted because I think they’d love Mid Morning matters and This Time. But im sure they won’t stick with it long enough to enjoy those. Ah well… win some ya lose some

I actually think they’d LOVE mid morning matters and This Time. But yea I don’t particularly enjoy this either

I love that you are taking on Alan.. From the comments it gave the impression that you are not enjoying him. But from my viewing.. I feel you are enjoying it and getting a grasp on who he is. I'm looking forward to seeing more reactions to him. But if you decide this show is not for you then.. hey, ho.. I just enjoy watching you, enjoying watching, stuff I enjoy... :) x

Having thought about it some more, I think Mike and Jess seem to enjoy the shows based on a complex cast of interesting characters such as Only Fools, Peep Show and Gavin & Stacey etc. The problem with this show (and I have seen people mention Miranda too) is that it is just one character that the others seem only to exist for him to interact with. That makes it a bit too one dimensional for me.

This show was divisive in the uk when it came out so I can imagine it might not translate to anyone not from the uk. I loved it back in the day but most of my mates couldn’t stand it! I hope Mike and Jess give it a bit more of a chance though as like many other shows (blackadder, only fools etc) it gets better as it continues…

A 180 again, Mike you literally said during the first episode "I'm loving this", and now you are saying you're struggling. I don't understand it, how are we supposed to trust that your reactions are genuine when you do a complete 180 like that. I'm not trying to be argumentative but I just don't get it guys, like why upload it if you didn't enjoy it, because seeing you guys look stone-faced for 70% of it just isn't fun. Again not trying to be argumentative, I'm just giving you my genuine feedback because I do like your reactions.

They should just skip all the shows and Alan Partridge movie. It's by far the most accessible version of Partridge for an international audience.

Honestly, i think the later stuff would connect much better. I think This time with Alan Partridge would be much more palatable and enjoyable for you to watch. I really hope you don't give up with Alan, there's a reason why his character has been going on strong for 30 years. I understand why the 90s stuff might feel a bit dated and hard to follow along with.

People Just Do Nothing! has to replace Alan Partridge in this slot. 2 episodes in and it’s clear it doesn’t translate well, which is understandable as it’s a really poor choice for international viewers to relate to

What a man. What a legend. I hope you can stick with it. I’m sure you will love it in the end. ❤️

I adore Alan Partridge, but this was uncomfortable. I don’t think you should continue. I won’t be watching another reaction to AP, but I still love you both.

I would move on from this

As much as I love Partridge, this is up there with Fawlty Towers and The Office for me, Mike is clearly struggling. We can't all like the same things. My partner shrieks with laughter at Friday Night Dinner, and I just don't get it.

Mike and jess should watch the jimmy saville film were steve coogan acting is brilliant.

Don't think they like this. They'll stop it.Such a shame because it's piss funny.

Yeah I don’t get it…… no disrespect to people that love it, just not for me. But we are all different aren’t we 😊

Alan is quite unusual as a comedy sitcom character. He doesn't really have any redeeming qualities but he's not written to be hated either. He's just a bumbling, oafish personality with extremely poor social/self awareness, but views himself as being above his contemporaries when he clearly isn't. He's a pastiche of mediocre daytime TV presenters and talkshow hosts who think very highly of themselves. I hope you guys at least watch the next episode as it's a classic fan favourite. If it's still not clicking with you after that, you're unlikely to ever come around to Partridge, which would be a big shame as the second series is a step up.

I dont think you like this show and thats fine, id rather you watch something you do like.

Mike's struggling! Stick with it cos it can only get better/worse! Good luck 🤞...

Next week’s episode is a good one but the humour is the same. Maybe they should just drop a new show next week without announcing anything. Surprise us.

I think what's meant to be funny about Alan's references are that most of them are so niche and reference specific often boring things that most people either don't know or wouldn't care about. He's basically a big kid who can't really connect with people because he doesn't really like them who, because he doesn't really get on with people, has amassed a whole encyclopedia worth of obscure and useless knowledge and facts that most people wouldn't spend 5 minutes thinking about. He's basically a socially awkward big kid who thinks he's the smartest person in the room.

This was a painful watch. Personally I love AP but if its not for you then thats fine. I would rather see you enjoying yourselves than forcing through. So many other good sitcoms. Im thinking you would probably like the Vicar of Dibley or if you like Lee Mack then Not Going Out is hilarious.

One of my favourite shows. I can see you're struggling with it but please stick with it, it does get better. Lots of classic shows have so called slow starts and abandoning it early would be a shame.

When this series came out it was critically lauded - and Partridge has been lauded ever since. It might not be landing for a few reasons - one it’s very British, two, it’s pastiching a very specific oeuvre of British radio DJs and tv presenters, and three, they haven’t seen Partridge develop as a character. So they are missing the context of who Partridge is as a person, and why he is in this position.

Look keep going..... you will tune in.

Green wing is what they need

Alan Partridge is the type of character the British are good at - pompous with a complete lack of self awareness (think of Basil Fawlty and David Brent). I think the difference here is that is takes a few episodes to develop the side characters. In the early episodes they are one dimensional for Alan to deliver lines to. The other shows I mentioned develop side characters early on. The side characters, like his PA Lynn and the maintenance man Micheal do develop over time. In fact Michael, in my opinion, steals the show in later episodes

Drop it you clearly don't like it im English an I don't like it either

For some perspective- I watched this series after being a big fan of 'knowing me, knowing you' and expecting it to be great, but didnt laugh once during the first episode and was kind of baffled and didnt think it was going to work for me. By the end of the series, and then watching the second series, it is now one of my favourite shows of all time. It's a slow burn because it's so strange and nuanced, but worth sticking with 👍. (and Mike is right, it's better on the rewatch)

I'm starting to wonder if you guys should just avoid the 90s releases completely as most of it is very reference-heavy. Also my American sister-in-law suggested that they don't tend to have comedy characters over there who are just outright mean, without at least a few redeeming qualities that allow you to root for them just a bit, hence why someone like Partridge just isn't gunna land? I could be way off base with both my suggestions here, but interesting theories nonetheless 🤔

Mental to rec this after Father Ted didn't hit. It's going to be a tedious teeth pull until they give it up. People need to stop saying it takes off or changes, this is the style. This is it. I like it but it ain't for everyone. Would much rather watch them react to to something they can get

Although episode three will be watched...my prediction is it won't see the light of day. Some of the lines are a bit...problematic.

Mike's face watching this 😂. There's half an hour of your life you're not getting back mate. Partridge is definitely not for everyone, very overatted but I would say series 2 is better but still it's not a truly great British show for me.

The difference between Alan an say Basil or Brent is he has no redeeming features. He's a COMPLETE looser and a twat. But thinks he'S better than everyone else. He's ultra pedantic and petty.. I think British audiences can see bits of him in themselves and others around them. Maybe it's all a bit too un-relatable for Americans. But I hope you continue... I didn't really get it when it first came out..but years later It's in my top 5. I have linton travel tavern T shirts...it's all a celebration of the banal, beige, and the pathetic in us all.

My favourite reactors and my favourite show. Alan's not for everyone, no shame in that but his character can take time to really understand. If you're not enjoying it just watch Blackadder which is right up your alley!

Strange what we like and don't like, as I wouldn't expect them to be Still Game fans but they are, I guess something just grabs someone more than something else. A bit like I love Alan Partridge but am not a Still Game fan, even though both are quite surreal sitcoms.

If it isn't for you guys then knock it on the head, but I would honestly at least watch the very next episode as it is in my view, the strongest episode from series 1 It may or may not be the one that makes it click. Alan Partridge is the complete antithesis to broad humour. It's very specific, nuanced, eccentric humour that won't appeal to everyone, and that's OK.

Who are these people that voted for Alan Partridge. I think he’s the greatest comedy character ever created but let’s face it, if they didn’t get Father Ted they ain’t going to get Partridge.

I get how Mike feels as when i first watched AP i hated it..( also i get there is alot of UK references and from the 90s) but tried again a few years later and it is one of my all time favourites plus following on with what he created after i really enjoyed also. Imo would stick with it its only 6 eps each season and only 2..You will get to a stage where there is not much recent UK comedy worth watching trust me on that.. so would keep on the AP path for views and members imo.. and even if is not favourite jess laughed enough imo to keep with it and the 2nd season is my favourite also.

The next episodes really take off.

Give it up guys - not for you guys, you're more gav and stacey than partridge in your comedy taste, and that's ok

I love this one 😂 I'm 35 and I don't get some of the references as I think you have to be of a certain age to know the things he's referencing so it's not just a cultural difference.. like some others have commented, this is a cult classic and its not everyone's cuppa tea but hopefully after a few more eps it will grow on you 😬🤞 but if not then that's cool, we all like different things 🤷‍♀️

I love AP, it’s one of the best shows ever written IMO, but it doesn’t mean anyone else has to like it. I doubt anyone here wants to see you hating a show they love or being bored by a show they are also bored by. I only like Peep Show out of the shows you watch now, but it would be daft to get angry about it.

Im not surprised it isn't landing with you, AP is a collection of the all the personality traits we British men try and keep hidden! No redeeming features at all. People Just Do Nothing, Detectorists and Spaced would be right up your street

I love partridge by Saxondale is my favourite Coogan character

Never liked AP and this just confirms why. Brent was cringe done with subtlety and a degree of likeability. Partridge is just cringe full stop without either.

The comments of rage at Mike are childish. Its a reaction. He, like myself isnt feeling the show yet. Why would he be pretending to hate it? Weak mentality of people who cant accept that other people have other likes and dislikes. Its like you only want them to love it and if they dont, then they are "stupid, lying, arrogant, childish..."trying to hide their laughs..?. wtf is wrong?? peace and love from ireland

His talkshow is better. "Knowing Me, Knowing You" - you'll find that funnier I think. This series doesn't work for you two.

I thought they enjoyed the first episode. Mike seemed to decide he wasn’t going to enjoy this from the off. Nodding his head throughout. Shame but you can’t force what you like. You can enjoy it without getting all the British references IMO. I know Americans that love AP. It’s my 2nd favourite series of all time. But hey we move on. Don’t think Blackadder will stick either.

I've tried many times to get into Alan Partridge and it's just not happening, feel like I'm missing something.

I cant get into this show at all. All my friends and family love it. I dont know what is everyone seeing that Im not?

I,m not enjoying it and don.t think M & J will either. This and Taskmaster are the only 2 that I.won.t watch until their end. Taskmaster because I ,ve already seen it all and Partridge because I don,t find him at all funny. I enjoy the other 5 days so still well worth the subs.

Trent Crimm...Independent

When he decides he hates something, boy does Mike make sure you know about it! 😂 Every scowl and shake of the head - even at the bits he suppressed his laughter at.

Mike would be terrible at poker lol

They didn’t like Del Boy to begin with, and now look at them!

The average subscriber age must be about 50 to enjoy and recommend this stuff...i reckon thats why Derek won aswell...im 35 and i've never in my life had anyone say have you ever seen alan partridge can't of been that good

Alan Partridge has no clue how to relate to people or how to treat them. So socially awkward and unpopular, not to mention inherently selfish, but it gets so funny as it goes on. Some of the second series are some of the funniest things I've ever seen. You have to listen to every small throw away comment. Good on you for keeping with it though and I hope you see it out.

I think it does get funnier. I got into Alan Partridge late, decades after everyone else but I love it now. He is a total dick and awkward, but it's just funny. I don't really know much about Bill Oddy or the Pedestrianisation of Norwich City centre either.. I don't think you need to get them all to understand his nature/quirks. It's not a long series, I'd stick with it, but I obviously don't get a vote haha. I'm indifferent.

😂 😂 😂♥♥

Waited all week for this and the comments ruined it before I even pressed play lol

I’m a mega Partridge fan but the only one in my friend group, so I completely understand he’s a marmite character. I think you would both like Ghosts UK, funny with a lot of heart. Regardless, I think giving a show a shot and then finding out it’s not for you is a lot better than never trying it at all

This obviously doesn't hit for them, it's not a fun watch

I'll give you a bit of background to help you. Alan worked in TV and Radio for a long time. I'm not sure there's much explanation behind him - he just is who he is 😁 He's been in trouble on various programmes he's presented before for being offensive and not attracting enough of an audience. The music Alan plays on his radio station tends to be the distinctly uncool world of 70s and 80s experimental rock and pop. Genesis, Wings (Paul McCartney's uncool post Beatles group), ELO and Chris Rea (middle of the road singer) are some of his favourites. Tragically, he still thinks they're cutting edge! It's a similar story with the celebrities he knows. Mostly has beens, and small time TV personalities and hosts. He's kind of a tragic middle aged guy, who's a bit lonely, obnoxious, arrogant and out of touch. Norwich is the largest city in Norfolk, a large county in the East Anglia region of England. It's a mostly rural county, with lots of very flat landscape and fields. Farming is obviously a big thing there and people tend to be country folks.

you 2 should react to the GTA 6 Extended Trailer!

I think its good to get a negative reaction sometimes it shows truth, to many reaction channels on you tube are so false . personally I don't find it funny I worked on his film papa alfa and struggled to find it funny hes a nice bloke tho , some shows grow on you i didn't like the first 2 of Derek but started to enjoy it after

Mike has his father Ted face in this one.....this will be dropped soon. Hopefully they give last one laughing a go

I love Partridge, but it clearly isn't for you

Yeah, I think it would make sense to knock Alan Partridge on the head, guys. You know I love what you do and 99% of your reactions, but you can clearly see you’re not enjoying it — and that’s totally fine! 🤍 I’d much rather you react to something you genuinely enjoy than force it. I can even see Jess struggling with it, and she can normally find the joy and laughter in watching paint dry! 😂 Your uncomfortableness makes me uncomfortable watching it lol 🩵💙

I think they should give this a few more episodes to get into what the show is about. It is funny in an awkward way. Not everything appeals to everyone but give it a chance.

Season 2 is my favourite. Heavily recommend skipping to that if you really aren’t sure

It's not for them

When you click with Alans character, which everyone does in the end, you will really start enjoying it. Id give it at at least until episode 3, where you might see a few familiar faces

It's not for them

I hope Mike and Jess will stick it out for at least another episode.. the next one is pretty iconic!

Anyone recommended Auf Wiedersehen, Pet? Specifically the German and Spanish series from the 80s. I suspect they’ll love it. Especially mike, given he seems to have worked in construction. One of the classic uk shows from the eighties.

Are the rules of Derek going to apply to I'm Alan Partridge? When a few people said they didn't like Derek there was a pile on and a lot of abuse aimed at them. People were told to shut up or f-off, and if they didn't like Derek then simply don't watch it. But now those people who don't like I'm Alan Partridge are encouraging the creators to move on to another show. Shouldn't they simply not watch it like those who don't like Derek were told to do?

The countdown is on for the ''An update about I'm Alan Partridge' post going up

Some people enjoy the shows Friends and Big Bang Theory, some people like I'm Alan Partridge. It's not a huge deal. If I felt obligated to watch an episode of Big Bang Theory and pretend that I find it funny, I would want to scratch my eyes out with a rusty garden fork.

I think I know why they're not connecting with Alan Partridge. With a lot of the scripted shows they watch the characters fit with the comedy, whereas in AP the comedy is very much BASED around the characters and the world they create and I don't think they're used to it. There are outliers (The Office, Gavin & Stacey) but that's what I feel.

hi guys sorry for my ignorance, is peep show on pause for now?

Guys don't suffer this

Ahaa

Bill Oddie gets a lot of mentions in the show, he was famous in the UK in the 70s and early 80s and a regular on prime time TV as part of a comendy trio called The Goodies. By the time this came out in the 90s he was very much has-been from a bygone era. Bill took it as a compliment to get so many name checks from Alan. He died last month aged 85. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Oddie

Not trying to assume, just perhaps wanna highlight why I feel a little disconnect and maybe you will notice a similarity. If you compare this character to Ricky Gervais, somebody who can really test your support for the character, it may be that Ricky has more noticeable redeeming qualities. Moments of genuineness unfortunately drowned out by the need for validation. He actually wants to make people laugh. He just goes to far. I don't see too many redeeming qualities here, yet very funny at times. I guess it's about the 'comeuppance' or embarrassment and that it becomes worth it by the end. I haven't seen it and heard great things from my best mate. That slight push though has me eager to carry on

I've seen a lot of reactors say that episode 3 is when they really start to get in to this series. I would give it one more episode, and if it doesn't hit, call it quits.

Mike's face says it all, he looks in pain lol

One of my favourite comedy shows ever, and a great comedy character. However, having looked at the comments I dont think you guys enjoyed it (a shame, its great) so I think I wont bother with the reaction - This will be the first time I skip an Alan Partridge reaction

everyone is talking about not getting British references but shows like family guy are full of US references and people I don’t know but it never hurts the show being watched here

Some comedy only the British brain will truly understand. I do think that AP falls into this category, maybe as does Blackadder to some extent. I love this series, but you really do need to understand the local / national references to fully absorb it. You gave it a try but not sure its your cup of tea.......

Day 2 of asking for People Just Do Nothing

The laughter track is very old hat. Didn't bother me when I first watched it but it does take away frkm it a bit. I guess you need to get that the character is a sad act and thats a big part of the joke, youre not totally meant to be on his side, its more laughing at him rather than with

R.i.p bill oddie Tbf I hated it when it first came out....love it now

lol

I love this episode. Mike needs to go watch it alone without the stress of having to react I think.

Alans production company is called Pear Tree Productions which is a reference to his surname, Partridge.

Maybe Partridge IS too British. You have to realise that Alan is not likable, Alan is a prat! We're not laughing with him we're laughing AT him! There are few if any redeeming features in Alan. It's why his wife left him!

Can understand why this wouldn't land, especially series 1. Hard to get into tbh

I can tell this isn't going to last but it does tickle me

Keep with it gets better and better! You just really need to not over think and that gose with most comedies, Their comedies there's no deep meaning behind it.

I love AP but I think you would fair much better with People Just do Nothing. Mockumentary style and no references that you wouldn't get :)

Partridge is sort of a drier Ron Burgundy, a pompous, vain, tactless and deluded minor celebrity left behind by time, yet utterly convinced of his own brilliance and bewildered that no one else seems to see it. There's a bit of him in David Brent and Basil Fawlty too in that they're all awkward oddballs confused and frustrated by normalcy. I think Partridge is one of those things that people either get or they don't, it has a big cult following but he also grates a bit on some people. I hope you continue with it because I'm a big fan, but it took a while for it to click with me too.

A young Trent Crimm!

You're obviously struggling with this show which is fine, it's a very British comedy with a lot of British references. He's based on a number of cringe mid level British presenters that you guys won't have a clue about. I think the main thing you'll struggle with though is the lack of heart in the show. Unlike someone like David Brent, Alan Partridge has very few redeeming qualities, he's not someone you're going to end up rooting for.

People Just Do Nothing.

There’s a definite randomness to jumping into AP’s life. He’s a minor celebrity who lives in a hotel. I think what we enjoy is just the awkward situations he gets into and the stupid things he says.

its just like marmite you either love it or hate it. you could see on ur faces . killermcknight loved it .but i know you 2 dont. everyone is different . we dont judge . i myself love alan coz hes so obnoxious in his character .i dislike ricky gervais so i didnt bother watching anything of his series. but many do love ricky . its how it goes . dont like it move on. plenty of uk great shows still there.

Time for PEOPLE JUST DO NOTHING! Younger more modern humor that will suit you much better. It goes well in the pack with PEEP SHOW, THE OFFICE, EXTRAS, INBTEWEENERS. Not stuffy like any of these other shows.

thus be the problem in only watching comedies. you're not gonna get a lot of the references that people find funny.

Bottom should be next

That feeling when you introduce someone to your favourite show and it doesnt land. The references are very niche to be fair. I say finish what you started.... they're only short episodes. Content is content :)

The reason Alan probably resonates with us Brits is that he was typicalof the radio/TV presenters from the 80s. Out of touch, borish and full of his own self importance. We all know someone in our local like that as well, boring the pants off you about something they'd read in Top Gear magazine. He's kind of based on a regional TV presenter who went in to host a popular daytime show called Richard Madeley. Again, he was out of touch with the cultural movements of the time, would latch onto things he thought were trendy and what the yoof were doing. He's also very awkward and unintentionally inappropriate with guests and his co presenter, who was also his wife. 30 years on, he's still doing the same on rare times he's on TV. There's loads of cultural references in there that you're never going to get. He's name dropped Bill Oddie a few times. Oddie was a comedian and the same circles as Monty Python but by the time Partridge keeps name dropping him, he's more known as a conservationist and nature program presenter and fairly irrelevant to the youngsters of the day.

When you guys drop it there really is no point in doing anymore Partridge, if you don’t enjoy this you won’t enjoy any other AP shows. Not complaining, just stating a fact.

Never really 'got' Alan Partridge; just didn't find it funny. Loads of my contemporaries remain completely obsessed with it though.

Alan is a bit like Ali G. When you click with the character it gets so good. Just when you think he's gonna say something embarrassing, he some how manages to trump it with something even worse! A lot of the laughs are also due to the characters around him. In a way it's kinda like Alan is mostly the set up and the characters he's interacting with provide the punch lines. Alan is not a lovable character, in fact he's more of a caricature of everything Steve Cogan hates. Which for me is somewhat ironic, as I can't stand Cogan's politics! Still, his performance is first class.

I’ve seen AP described as “a tragedy who doesn’t realise he’s in a comedy”. Very insecure man. Terrified of being a failure. Thinks he’s a legend even though nobody likes him. There are definite similarities with Brent.

I love seeing the absolute shite shows people suggest over this in the comments

Maybe something new next Friday?

As much as I love this show, it was painful watching Mike's face through the whole of this reaction. It looks like Partridge is dead in the water sadly.

will you stop reacting to this because you don't get some of the references, like you did with Father Ted?

Mike was staring at the dance far too hard 😅🤣

Funny that the laughter is so on their mind but they're still fine with OFAH...

Not a partridge fan myself. Try Plebs instead!

Hopefully you can give it a couple more. It definitely is a slow burner initially but gets better and better. First season is 1996 so feels more dated. 2nd season was 2002 and the movie is 2013 so big changes in production and no laughter track as the years go.

Steve Coogan is an immensely talented actor - see his films - absolutely wonderful. But. I just can't bear Alan Partridge. I gave it a shot this morning but really couldn't stick with it. I think here he is trying to do what Ricky Gervaise does so effortlessly, but it just doesn't hack it for me. And I really think the canned laughter doesn't help. I'll be giving this one a miss I think, but I love most of your other reactions. Well done for sticking with this.

Yeah, don't worry guys. Can see you're not enjoying this one, no point forcing yourselves to watch it.

I feel like these old British TV shows are always going to go to the top of the polls... I'm 35 and I don't understand the references in this show. Think you should just watch the things you enjoy and don't worry too much about what we're all talking about. If it feels like a chore for you, it feels like a chore for us to watch. Just watch whatever you guys are feeling and we'll be feeling it too

Mike doesn't like it 😭😭😭 I guess it's time for Blackadder then.

I personally don't agree with a lot of the comments here - I think it's still early in them adapting to it, Mikes still not feeling well, but he seemed to be vibing more towards the end of the episode. I don't think its a case of them 'not enjoying it' but still trying to work out the show and gain familiarity with the characters

Have to be honest, I’ve never found Alan Partridge funny

Nirvana , my favourite band in my teens. It took a long time to get over that in 1994 💔

I think he's a genius but he is not likeable. Most comedies they write it in a way that has a character arc (ie you end up rooting for David Brent). But with Alan Partridge there is no arc. He never gets likeable - that's why I love it so much.

"Got your big plate, Alan?"

Personally I'm not a huge fan and I have tried on numerous occasions it just doesn't hit the right spot for me

Ah well, you tried, but after 10 minutes it was pretty clear that it's not for you

Jill was one of the prostitutes Moss & Roy took pictures with at the fair in the first IT Crowd episode 😅

Not for Jess and Mike this one. Too many British references in the jokes. This is definitely my kind of humour but I don't think they'll stick with it. The supporting cast isn't as strong as the Office making it harder for them to persevere. Since it's all about AP if they're not enjoying it now I think they should move on. Plenty of other great shows to try.

Mike's face throughout the episode is just hilarious to me.

Have a sad feeling that we won't get to season 2 where the show really gets going.

You are not really supposed to like Alan... There is a difference between British/European and American sense of humour. Conan O'brien loves Alan Partridge, and Conan also said he was disliked by America in the Beginning (I know Conan is American, but he goes on about his Irish roots). You are supposed to not really like Alan, and Laugh at his interactions. Most of the people around him are either with him because he gives them money or some service. His references are supposed to go over your heads and are about little known people. Anyway, if you dont like it, you don't like it 👍🙂

How about trying Red Dwarf?

fleabag , life's too short , :0)

I’m 15 minutes in and Mike’s clearly struggling with this!

This is an awkward watch, I dont mind Alan partridge but its quite clear to see your not enjoying this at all, season 2 is a lot better but if you have to skip the first 2 series its probably not for you

Reasons to continue: Father Ted took some getting into as well. Only Fools does too for many

As others have said, this is one of the weakest episodes and I think we can all see you're struggling with it. I've followed the character since he first appeared as a sports reporter in a radio show in the early 90s but when this series first appeared it took me a while to like it. If you've nothing invested in the character I think it won't really get easier.

I don’t think you guys are enjoying this too much, it has a hell of a lot of stuff that really appeals to the brits.

I never personally found this funny and I'm not surprised neither do you. Can't we go back to beginning of Friday night dinner instead ha ha

This is painful. Knock it on the head kids.

I can see Mike is trying to find the hook… My theory, which may be semi-controversial - is since you watched The Office before this it may have diluted it for you… David Brent is a bit of an extension of Alan in character terms, albeit a bit more sophisticated and less train wrecky, so it’s taken the edge off a bit… I have always thought they’re basically the same character, give or take… Just an observation but the thought crossed my mind… Good work for having a crack at it… 👍

Not sure this show translates well to an American audience. Shame really because it’s one of my favourites. Some workmates and I still quote Alan Partridge to this day 🤣

I'm a huge huge fan of I'm Alan Partridge, but it is a bit of a cult classic to be fair, and can see it's not landing at the moment which is a shame. Probably helps that I was brought up in Norfolk before I moved away, so get alot of the local references. If they move on, they move on. It will be disappointing, but I can always watch it on my own for the millionth time. It has to work for Mike and Jess otherwise their reactions will feel awkward and forced and no one wants that. Hoping it clicks for them soon otherwise I fear it might get cancelled. The next episode is probably the decider, as it's a great episode: Watership Alan. 🤞🤞

I'm a bit in your corner from what I saw of your reaction guys. This wasn't the best episode... I never saw this first season all the way through, because I didnt like the character and concept of his 'interview' show. However, I happened to catch the second season of 'I'm Alan Partridge', and it became one of my favourite shows ever. Definitely a slow burn...but so worth it in the end.

I wonder what will be on next Friday 🤔 Fleabag is much more contemporary, in the peep show / gavin & Stacey vibe

I honestly don't think it's for you. I love it. Move on to something else. 'Spaced'.

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I wish you would just watch Miranda, I really think you would love it right from the off, feel good factor and more your vibe I think.

It'll be a miracle if they stick with this, I think 😂, but I hope they do. At least a few more episodes anyway to give it a fair shot.

Partridge develops into one the best British comedy characters ever created in my opinion.

Seen this show before, I remember enjoying it but since MIke mentioned the live audience laughing track on this episode 7 mins in...I couldn't NOT hear them afterwards. It did become quite unbearable and very distracting. I get it. WHY DO SHOWS HAVE LAUGHING TRACKS!? Very annoying and not needed.

You guys should watch the trip

Alan Partridge is a UK legend, but it doesn't seem to appeal to you. It's a shame but best try something else

The first series is decent. But the second series is alot better imo.

A sausage bandit would be a totally different thing in England 😅

glad Alan’s getting another shot! Slow burn but really worth sticking with.

First! Loving Alan Partridge!