I, Partridge: We Need to Talk About Alan
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Alan Partridge
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Alan Partridge
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Journalist, presenter, broadcaster, husband, father, vigorous all-rounder – Alan Partridge – a man with a fascinating past and an amazing future. Gregarious and popular, yet Alan’s never happier than when relaxing in his own five-bedroom, south-built house with three acres of land and access to a private stream. But who is this mysterious enigma?
Alan Gordon Partridge is the best – and best-loved – radio presenter in the region. Born into a changing world of rationing, Teddy Boys, apes in space and the launch of ITV, Alan’s broadcasting career began as chief DJ of Radio Smile at St. Luke’s Hospital in Norwich. After replacing Peter Flint as the presenter of Scout About, he entered the top 8 of BBC sports presenters.
But Alan’s big break came with his primetime BBC chat show Knowing Me, Knowing You. Sadly, the show battled against poor scheduling, having been put up against News at Ten, then in its heyday. Due to declining ratings, a single catastrophic hitch (the killing of a guest on air) and the dumbing down of network TV, Alan’s show was cancelled. Not to be dissuaded, he embraced this opportunity to wind up his production company, leave London and fulfil a lifelong ambition to return to his roots in local radio.
Now single, Alan is an intensely private man but he opens up, for the second time, in this candid, entertaining, often deeply emotional – and of course compelling – memoir, written entirely in his own words. (Alan quickly dispelled the idea of using a ghost writer. With a grade B English Language O-Level, he knew he was up to the task.)
He speaks touchingly about his tragic Toblerone addiction, and the painful moment when unsold copies of his first autobiography, Bouncing Back, were pulped like ‘word porridge’. He reveals all about his relationship with his ex-Ukrainian girlfriend, Sonja, with whom he had sex at least twice a day, and the truth about the thick people who make key decisions at the BBC.
A literary tour de force, I, Partridge: We Need to Talk About Alan charts the incredible journey of one of our greatest broadcasters.
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‘The funniest book of the year and possibly all time.’ *****Heat
‘This book is a genuinely hilarious read’ Shortlist
‘A rare treat… painfully funny in that inimitable Alan way.’ **** Sunday Express
‘As a parody of celebrity autobiography, it’s sound; but as a sustained piece of comic writing, it’s outstanding.’ **** Time Out
‘Brilliantly witty’ The Times
‘This should be nominated for the Booker prize…it’s a really funny book but it’s actually more than that…it blows my post-modern mind’ David Baddiel
'I, Partridge might just be the funniest book I've ever read. Proper laugh out load moment on every page.' Richard Bacon
‘This fictional memoir … could be the antidote to the celeb biographies that clog the Christmas book market. It's as acute a spoof of the publishing sub-genre as the Alan Partridge character is of a whole tranche of crassly opinionated lowbrow broadcasters…brilliantly sustained wit.’ Evening Standard
‘I, Partridge is an indispensable guide to what it’s like to be an all-round media personality in the 21st Century. In this, it compares very well with the finest in the genre.’ **** Mail on Sunday
***** The Telegraph
‘Extremely funny’ Word Magazine
‘Pure comic genius’ The Independent
‘The best book of the year… without peer… I urge people to go out and buy it.’ Danny Baker
‘An acutely observed mock-memoir, touching on the great man's highs (receiving a Burton's Gold Card) and lows (Toblerone addiction) in equally self-regarding manner.’ Independent on Sunday
‘A magnificent comedy creation’; ‘The significant celebrity book this year.’ The Guardian
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- Amazon Customer
- 07-10-11
Lovely stuff
Not really sure what to say about this audibook other than this - if you are a Partridge fan then this is a must-listen.
Entertaining, believably in character and most importantly funny, this is one of the best comedy tie-in books I've ever heard. No mere shameless cash-in, this is a well constructed book by people that by now totally get the character, and cleverly weave in the false reality of Partridge's appearances in 'On The Hour,''The Day Today' and 'Mid morning matters' as well as his interpretation of events seen in 'I'm Alan Partridge' to great comic effect. Being read by Steve Coogan in character adds so much more to an already well considered and contructed comedy autobiography and there's enough new material as well as new takes on old favourites for any Partridge fan to enjoy. If you're a fan then get this audiobook. You won't regret it.
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- David
- 27-12-12
The audio book betters the printed text.
I have one piece of advice with regards this audio book; don't listen to it on public transport as you will inevitably draw perturbed glances from fellow commuters when you erupt into spontaneous laughter. This book is hilarious, made all the more so because it is read by Mr Partridge himself. Alan pronounces every word with self-aggrandising relish as he regales us with his most worthy of life stories.
This book perfectly apes the self-important style of so many autobiographies as Alan strives to add excitement and significance to his mediocre successes. I think this is one of the rare occasions where the audio book is actually better than the printed text. It is Alan Partridge's story told by Alan Partridge, as only he can tell it. This is exactly how the author (that is to say, authors) intended it to sound.
Steve Coogan executes a flawless reading. This character must be like an old pair of boots to him at this stage and he effortlessly delivers a classic comedy performance. This story stands up there with the very best of the TV series as Coogan squeezes every drop of comedy out of Alan’s middle-class self-deluded glory.
The one downside to the audio book is that some of the footnotes from the text appear to be missing. It's a small concession however. If you are going to experience this story, then the audio book is certainly the best format to choose.
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- Mr. C. J. Hopkinson
- 07-08-20
Jurassic Park
Exactly what you'd want and expect from him. Needles to say, I had the last laugh.
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- Daphne
- 12-08-20
Truly LOL
Absolutely the funniest thing. So cringey but in such a good way. I loved it. Listened to this so many times now. Love it!
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- Phoebe
- 18-05-20
Partridge Returns
This audiobook is held together by the performance, I couldn't tell you much about the story itself - but if you love Partridge, it's more than worth the price of admission to spend 7 hours in his company.
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- Anonymous User
- 05-01-20
Funniest book I've ever enjoyed.
One of the funniest - actually no, THE funniest book, I’ve ever come across. Listening to the audio version is a must just to immerse yourself in the full Alan Partridge experience, as Steve Coogan narrates it himself.
I mainly listened driving to and from work and regardless of my mood, which could often vary from barely awake to stressed/anxious after a tough day, I was helpless to the comedic writing and at the very least would break out in a smile while listening but more often would be laughing out loud.
I have seen quite a bit of Alan Partridge on his various shows and this ‘biography’ covers the same ground but it never felt like a repeat of material I already knew. The fact it’s from Alan’s inner monologue gives it a new, hilarious perspective.
I couldn’t recommend this book enough. My only criticism is that I wished it would have went on for longer!
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- Karl
- 19-01-12
I love this
If you are familiar with Mr Partridge's career via the DVD's and like them, this is absolutely essential. It expands on those incidents we all remember and fills in all the gaps too from his birth to North Norfolk digital radio. The chapters are split nicely so you can easily locate your favourites but you'll probably find anywhere will do. Absolutely wonderfully funny, my best audio book buy.
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- nomaan
- 28-10-19
Simply awesome
I Loved every minute, definitely one to download if you need a laugh . Can’t recommend it enough.
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- Anonymous User
- 03-04-20
Back of the net!!
Quite simply genius!!! The writing and narration are a painful joy. In my top few recommendations without doubt
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- Sara Clifford
- 13-03-22
incredible
funniest audiobook I've ever listened to. it's so sharp and witty. I've listened to it several times now and it never gets old. if you like this, get nomad by Alan partridge too
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