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Alan is handed a career lifeline - the chance to stand in as co-host on This Time, a weekday magazine show. But can he capitalise on the opportunity?
2019
Due to the sudden illness of its regular host, BBC One magazine show This Time welcomes Alan Partridge as its guest presenter. A long-awaited return to primetime broadcasting.
This Time presents a special show dedicated to the memory of a much-cherished broadcaster. With viewers in shock, it falls to Alan to handle this delicate situation as only he can.
With exciting news on the show’s presenting lineup, Alan and Jennie get stuck into the issues of the day: Scottishness, vegetarianism and a harrowing look at corporal punishment.
Established as the show’s permanent co-host, Alan is making fearless, no-nonsense TV. Today, that’s police dog bravery, product placement and meeting his own celebrity lookalike.
A special programme focusing on the #MeToo movement and a chance for Alan to show off his broadcasting chops. Alan’s very own mixed vocal harmony group The Quavers perform live.
Faced with some of live TV’s toughest challenges - rancour behind the scenes, a viewer in danger, a ladies fashion segment - Alan calls on ‘Sidekick’ Simon to step up to the plate.
Steve Coogan
Alan Partridge
Felicity Montagu
Lynn Benfield
Susannah Fielding
Jennie Gresham
Tim Key
Simon Denton
Lolly Adefope
Ruth Duggan
Alex Dee
Floor Manager
2021
Now the main man on BBC magazine show This Time, Alan Partridge is thrillingly in his depth. But with changes behind the scenes, could his position be in jeopardy?
A special episode focusing on criminal justice. A new make-up artist puts a spring in Alan's step, while a blast from his past returns to make amends.
Alan embarks on a high-octane SAS training mission while resident drinks expert Rosie Whitter joins the team in the studio.
Alan delivers a hard-hitting expose of the Chemsex phenomenon and drama therapist Izzy Barnes leads a live workshop in the studio.
Alan takes to the skies with a flight in a Spitfire, while Jennie comes face to face with her online troll. New band Cayman perform live.
A special regal edition sees a member of the royal family welcomed to the studio. But can Alan maintain his dignity in the face of a career-defining setback?
