Alan Partridge Abba Medley - Knowing Me Knowing You - BBC

[@AMac-qd6ft]

Quality television. Can't believe they didn't give him a second series, the shits.

[@danielvanr.8681]

I see what you did there... ;)

[@jacobblumberg6299]

SMELL THE CHEESE

[@owencampbell8799]

I think it was fair. Did he not shoot somebody dead.

[@zapkvr0101]

​@@jacobblumberg6299SMELL MY CHEESE

[@bettyswunghole3310]

What can I say, except that there's something very short sighted about a producer that won't even pick up a golden idea like "Monkey Tennis"?

[@starmersbarber]

Unbelievable talent displayed by both Steve and Rebecca. The comic timing is exquisite.

[@Superspy315]

These two, Patrick Marber, Chris Morris and the other two (sorry I’ve forgotten their names lol) were and incredible comedy group

[@Doc_Filth]

What’s so good here is that it’s never Steve Coogan singing as himself. Every inflection stays in character as Alan.

[@efs120]

Don’t lose sight of the great Rebecca Front also doing that!

[@54spatula]

@@efs120imo, one of the most naturally beautiful women to grace the earth

[@TheRuddster95]

​@@54spatulaoh yeah 👍🏼

[@jamesjarrett52]

That's what actors do.

[@kieron858]

Best Abba medley I've heard since Gary Wilmots wedding.

[@awsometomable]

Harmonisation 10 on 10

[@christschinwon]

God that's good. Can I shake your hand again?

[@mrneutral8423]

But what a cooked breakfast! He insisted on it!

[@pauldayus]

👏👏👏👏

[@feature.of.jarjar24]

Bet you could hear two of those a day, but you'd probably be dead.

[@lucasward5155]

Honestly what makes this work is that you can see how Alan thought this would be a classic bit of television. Compared to everything else on the show, this is surprisingly competent, and you can imagine if somebody talented was doing it, with some self awareness, it would work. But Alan has no self awareness, and his commitment to performing it as if it's genuinely impressive, along with his excessive gusto, exaggerated facial expressions, awkward dance moves, and over the top gestures and delivery, turn it into a farce. It’s Partridge at its best And it goes without saying that the performances are incredible. For me this is Coogan’s finest hour, he gets so much out of every single line here, and Rebecca Front plays off it perfectly (and I love the way she sings voulez vous)

[@dannym9790]

This might be the greatest moment of TV ever

[@Al-kk4pf]

Those aren't your words.... They're the words of Top Gear magazine.

[@W0oDy97]

​@@Al-kk4pf Was under the impression that it was Shakin' Stevens who'd said that

[@DavidSmith-wn6pw]

This chat show series was absolute genius.

[@Shlopcakes]

I had never noticed her checking his watch at 2:49 before, brilliant 🤣

[@evegasse6999]

When he switches octaves after shouting in her face! hahahahaha That bit gets me every time. God this clip is funny!!!!!

[@mudliteful]

That was liquid singing, lovely stuff

[@robdimambro1674]

They must have vocal chords like a traction engine.

[@nicholasstorr7708]

This could be the best three minutes of Television ever written and performed...

[@ag48d]

Just love the panicked look on his face at the 3:00 mark when he realises he's not going to reach those final notes.

[@modern2retro2modern2retro2]

I always try to imagine how it felt for Rebecca to have Alan shouting those lines at her face lol.

[@Bruce1983]

@@modern2retro2modern2retro2 his breath smelled like gas apparently

[@nicholasstorr7708]

Its at this point where you realise the whole 3 minutes had to be in the correct key to get him to this point...

[@onionring2399]

I can’t listen to voulez-vous without going a-HA! in my head

[@mdsharples]

And I can't help but do the Take A Chance On Me backing vocals!

[@KlinsmannsMullet]

😂

[@jj9749]

The best medley ever made. Not my words ...

[@timheavyable]

The words of Shakin Stevens.

[@Shlopcakes]

Fair play to Alec, he really gives it his all here.

[@modern2retro2modern2retro2]

"It's Alan!"

[@Shlopcakes]

@@modern2retro2modern2retro2 Alan! Alan, Alan, Alan, Alan, Alan, Alan!!

[@MrMachodan]

"see ya Colin"

[@0saintsfan0]

Are you deaf?

[@petersteman6557]

2:49 She checked the time on his watch. I've never noticed that before as I am usually focused on Alan 100%.

[@MyThingsRedux]

Holy moly. Must've watched this dozens of times over the years. Never saw it. Good spot.

[@liverush24]

Peter Steman I'm usually focused 100% on Rebecca.

[@chrismr368]

Wow too, watched this many times and never saw it

[@1chiefg]

Holy flip man. I've watched this probably at least 25 times and never noticed that!

[@RichardJMoirFilm]

It sounds like only 1 person in the audience noticed that as well haha

[@TheComplete]

I watched Mamma Mia 2 and enjoyed it but I just wished Steve Coogan and Rebecca Front could have come on at the end. This is ,for my money, the best Abba medley ever.

[@Rogue_Leader]

Yak coogan wouldn’t touch that shite.

[@stumagoo2395]

Absolutely hilarious. This series and I'm Alan Partridge series 1 in the motel were genius.

[@andrewpelechaty7634]

I love the tinges of agression in Rebecca's vocals during Voluez-Vouz.

[@sratus]

This is the highlight of the 20th Century.

[@WG55]

The best Abba medley ever!

[@alexwaddingham1771]

Liquid televison

[@ModMokkaMatti]

Æon Flux?

[@christschinwon]

Thrikkkkerrrr

[@vincentsmit1935]

And another!

[@amichaelthomas83]

I just love the aggression at the end when he says thank you for the music.

[@eightiesboy]

Gimme gimme gimme a man after midnight. Genius how they got Alan to do that instead of Gina. Love AP!!!!!

[@EchetusXe]

SO I SAY thank you for the music

[@modern2retro2modern2retro2]

1:36 The way Alan puts his whole body into that Mama Mia line is hilarious.

[@ysgol3]

🤣🤣Alan singing in her face - fantastic.

[@alexcoyg3281]

Brilliant show, unbelievable not to have infinite series

[@johnmanning5568]

Infinite Alan Partridge? Marvellous thought!

[@hoobool]

I love this...in a way

[@Cal__C7]

Something just keeps bringing me back here

[@sirporkibrough]

One of the all time great TV moments

[@morrossey]

Is that Nicola Murray, Secretary of State for Social Affairs and Citizenship?

[@jimmybierton1931]

SAM PREPARE MY HORSE, I RIDE, TO DOSAC

[@pimpmyhogauge7873]

from bean to cup

[@AppleCiderVinegar77]

Fire up the turbo chargers, set the phasers to equality. It’s Murray time!

[@HaydnG266]

For the moment

[@lmmayer8770]

Rebecca Front yes 😊

[@fuzzydunlop1]

WITHOUT A SONG! OR A DANCE! WHAT ARE WE? SO! I! SAY! - thank you for the music... #LovelyStuff

[@philALW03]

Surely AP’s greatest moment. I’m off to listen to ABBA Gold...

[@kevinrussell2718]

Rebecca Front can really carry a tune!

[@Stratoszero]

She's gorgeous.

[@Redondo9]

And she ended up being chased by a pork chop

[@manbearpig7521]

She is amazing

[@StephenLyons-tl8ie]

@@Stratoszero She was. She's a po faced lefty champagne socialist now.

[@0saintsfan0]

@@Stratoszero Strato and Rebecca, sitting in a tree, K M K Y W A P

[@kneeenaw4]

That was awesome! Not my words the words of Shakin Stevens

[@Chavski]

Supreme Alan, the welcome tonic for dark times (despite no visible blazer badge). Cognoscens me, cognoscens te!

[@farmers2630]

I love all things Partridge.

[@HeartyArtie]

Is this the only time a segment on KMKYWAP went off without a hitch for Alan? No wonder he looks delighted during it.

[@MickyJCurry]

Still the best moment from KMKUWAP

[@hb-fc3jj]

It's a toss up between this and Bald Brummies for me

[@M17_Max]

Its the "Mamma Mia, here I go again" that gets me

[@lilnoods8403]

Steve made this adorable

[@sarahwatkins4520]

I cried the first time I watched this, couldn't stop laughing lol.

[@Scripture-Man]

Lovely stuff

[@stevedawson8017]

Not your words, the words of Shakin' Stevens!

[@marinaweaver330]

She is a good singer..all round good entertainer!

[@gaelleonard8830]

She is bang on!

[@StephenLyons-tl8ie]

And now a slapper with a face that could stop a clock.@@gaelleonard8830

[@not_henry_the_fifth]

I love the way he jumps down from the chair😂

[@jesusisapisces]

Underrated actress

[@Superspy315]

And NOT unattractive

[@LJ-ze6ro]

Oh we need tnis comedy again on our screens .

[@scoopermg8226]

Classic Partridge. mint.

[@suba7320]

How she kept a straight face when he was yelling right in her face I do not know

[@ennbee2051]

"Lovely stuff!" -Shakin' Stevens

[@christschinwon]

He likes American singers now

[@ianclarke5404]

Masterful

[@wrmty56413]

3:12 Although this is meant to be comically awful, I genuinely liked the way they harmonised the "Aaaa-haaa" at the end of the song

[@jj9749]

That was the only non-Abba part, since it was taken from Summer nights from Grease

[@Music_For_Androids]

I can't listen to ABBA without thinking of this

[@travisbest9041]

I wish Front had played the travel tavern manager in 'I'm Alan Partridge'. She is fantastic.

[@jj9749]

Instead of the lovely Susan? No way!

[@thurmanmerman2720]

@@jj9749 You mean R2D2? Tea or coffee, tea or coffee

[@Sjmby95]

Classic comedy gone and forgotten

[@Eye_can_see_you]

@3:03 Incredible how Rebecca Front didn't crack up laughing.

[@johnmanning5568]

She probably did in rehearsals!

[@hases2772]

this is a genuinly a good song, Coogan gots the pipes for it

[@neilpower60]

Rebecca Front has a great voice

[@jameswatt8168]

What a great Alec moment

[@HamishtheTamborineMan]

For me, the best bit is when Alan absolutely slaughters Mamma Mia. Other bits he makes some attempt to sing, but with Mamma Mia he gracelessly bellows it like the sports commentator he is/was.

[@bulletproofblouse]

GIMME GIMME GIMME A MAN AFTER MIDNIGHT

[@lucasward5155]

MAMMA MIA, here i GO AGAIN

[@joemonty5922]

That girl is a great singer what a voice very surprised

[@larrytalbot3824]

This is a triumph! - I wonder if any of the 4 members of ABBA have ever seen this?

[@DackxJaniels]

Probably. He did travel to Stockholm after all to negotiate in person with Björn and Benny for the rights to say a-ha

[@zapkvr0101]

​@@DackxJanielsDid he need to get permission from A Ha?

[@Sjmby95]

He was great as Alan Partridge

[@keithrobson593]

Alan loads like the Alan Mask on this

[@animaltvi]

Aaaahhhha

[@robCaB]

My favourite piece of comedy of all time. It's perfect.

[@thomasme2774]

Mamma Mia! Such a soft voice!

[@kevindonnelly2558]

Two classy performers.

[@Clissoldkid]

So funny to see Alan checking out Rebecca's Front at 2:35

[@thewilk8556]

All her segments are intact

[@simonp5788]

I'm always keen to avoid the 'comedy isn't what it used to be- trap but for me nothing will surpass the quality of this era AP. So brilliant in so many ways.

[@bez2k]

LYNN…. THIS IS BRILLIANT

[@JamesAHirons_]

All in only one take as well. Brilliant.

[@Bari5]

Brillaint

[@leitfie3579]

She is really good - and so is he, but in a different way!

[@TimoMomo]

The Les Dawson piano effect, you've got to be really good to look so bad. 😂

[@Breaksnbeats]

This is peak Partridge.

[@cirias]

I'd love to have seen the outtakes for this segment, lol

[@Larms5rong]

Top tier comedy is when he screams Mamma Mia

[@kbowser1064]

That was a great medley actually

[@jepuitz1]

Lineker-esque. And another!

[@T0mat0S0up]

More Richard Madeley

[@abbaszaidi8371]

Thriker!!!!!

[@noramartin96]

That lady stole the show Wonderful voice

[@zapkvr0101]

Nice boobs

[@brian2885]

very powerful stuff from alan. Can not believe they cancelled this show after just one series

[@NC-ck5oj]

He shot a man dead

[@pokeme8347]

Forbes Mcallister

[@makinoahcelloduo9008]

Amazing talent!

[@musicbastard3438]

lovely stuff

[@pjom4191]

God u wid forget how many classics abba actually had

[@paulburton9386]

Brilliant. TC4, BBC Television Centre.

[@liverush24]

You had me at Rebecca Front.

[@JMG_86]

(and back)

[@jamesjarrett52]

He really reminds of Gary Lineker when he started presenting match of the day.

[@KittyK.]

why all the begging for an ABBA reunion when you have this?

[@flucazade]

Rebecca Front is amazing!

[@neilmorton1971]

That was text book!

[@andrewpelechaty7634]

Liquid football!

[@ianclarke5404]

Marvellous

[@victoriagonzalez5774]

Hilarious

[@DuderinoDeux]

Lovely Stuff

[@manbearpig7521]

How does she keep a straight face!

[@leitfie3579]

Rebecca Front is marvellous here, and so is Steve Coogan - but in a different way altogether.

[@Wraggzee]

The magnificent Rebecca Front x

[@chrismr368]

Coogan is actually a passable singer of course, as Tony Ferrino proved, but like Les Dawson and his piano-playing, you need to be good to look bad.

[@zapkvr0101]

Like Meryl Streep in Florence Foster Jenkins.

[@richardlamb7791]

The Abba reunion show is clearly missing an Alan partridge hologram singing with the band

[@joshchannel3389]

Best duet we heard since hearing oasis returning 😂