Alan’s Flirting Fail | Knowing Me Knowing You | BBC Studios

[@DoYouFeelLucky]

"I like a man who knows who he is." "I'm Alan Partridge. Carry on."

[@standman525]

That line cracks me up every time. Lovely stuff

[@MarkSkids]

This started him on the rocky road to watching Bangkok chick boys on pay per view in a travel tavern.

[@briwire138]

Only by accident, he pressed the wrong button.

[@pyramidschema8668]

@@briwire138 sometimes the mind plays tricks...

[@pyramidschema8668]

@@briwire138 he couldn't see it from the bathroom. That's why he only watched it for 15 minutes!

[@richardbroad2848]

Dont find them attractive, its just confusing.

[@andrewjones575]

@@pyramidschema8668 He wanted to watch Driving Miss Daisy!

[@dancope2420]

“I like a man who knows who he is” “I’m Alan Partridge” 😂😂😂😂

[@wstr9963]

The way he says "I'm Alan Partridge" just kills me.

[@nath909]

"Lovely stuff." Not my words, the words of Shakin' Stevens.

[@onionring2399]

"montgomery was frightened, he was just barking!" lmaoooo

[@ulture]

".......Rommel" fucking genius

[@ManuelPassarella1]

Moribund... He has learnt that word earlier in the episode and, to impress her, uses it right away.

[@renejean2523]

He defined it as 'dead or dying', as I recall.

[@kadiummusic]

I didn't know what it meant until I read in my doctors notes about me!

[@12000gp]

@@kadiummusicwe’re all dying, it’s just a question of how quickly

[@errorgorilla]

Montgomery was frightened, he was just barking.

[@KRPTV]

Who's Montgomery?

[@maxymoose1873]

😂

[@holsteincowboy]

This would be banned in today’s woke BBC !

[@flasheart3817]

You missed the bit where he said something along the lines of, "I shudda know it was a bloke all along. He's got hands like a goalkeeper".. total class

[@davidjames579]

"Published by Jones. Never heard of them". Very Richard Madeley

[@howdj]

No, Richard Madeley is very Alan Partridge

[@davidjames579]

@@howdj Steve Coogan said AP is partially based on RM.

[@howdj]

@@davidjames579 where did he say that?

[@davidjames579]

@@howdj In an interview.

[@muk8804]

Was just thinking exactly the same the thing as he said it .

[@tdurb0]

I love how the continuity has gone on for 25 years. Has there ever been such a well thought through character that’s been developed over such a long time. “I’ve a good mind to knock your block off”

[@adammclaughlin845]

Oh yeah! It just hit me, this is where his fascination with Ladyboys comes from! Wonder what other buried callbacks there are in I'm Alan Partridge.

[@sadonion4378]

@@adammclaughlin845 fucking hell. ive seen pretty much everything Alan partridge related and never made that connection. Steve Coogan is a genius.

[@zapkvr0101]

Yes. Norman Gunston. Thanks for asking. Or try Dame Edna. 60 years. A lot funnier than Alan too

[@tdurb0]

@@zapkvr0101 A very good example you give there, but it’s a totally subjective subject I guess. The change of writers gave Partridge a whole new lease of life. The audiobooks, MMM, and Oasthouse podcasts have IMO produced the best Partridge since IAP1. I can’t disagree with anything you put except ‘funnier’, again because it’s completely subjective: my ‘genius’ could be your ‘meh’ and vice versa. I think Dame Edna is criminally under-rated though, you’re spot on with that one 👍🏻

[@tdurb0]

@@sadonion4378 I agree. I do think that a generation down the line. Coogan will be talked about alongside the all-time comedy greats. It’s the ever-expanding back-story that amazes me. I’m just grateful to have been around to hear/see Coogan from Spitting Image, through The Day Today, KMKYWAP on radio then TV. Of everything, the thing I like least is the latest: This Time WAP. Although Tim Key as sidekick Simon is also criminally underrated as a comedy actor.

[@SepulchreBrit]

"let me give you a hypothetical problem..." brill.

[@listerofsmeg884]

Interestingly, there is a bit cut out there, where he references Carol cheating on him one time. The DVD versions are slightly longer than the original 30 min BBC screenings.

[@toutl]

"You have read my book?" "Yes, er no, i never read the books"

[@cleehomes]

Coogan is a comedy genius!!!

[@YOYO-mx6ie]

No he is not. How dare you write and think those Lies. The man is a GOD like genius

[@YOYO-mx6ie]

@king Lyon I beg to differ my friend

[@trollop_7]

@@YOYO-mx6ie I find him rather irritating.

[@mattmeade983]

Completely agree...I've seen these Alan partridge series so many times but it still cracks me up..

[@adamhardcourt9428]

@@trollop_7 and yet here you are watching him on youtube? Baffling!

[@nigelcarren]

"Lynn can you check if she has actually driven a mini... its not a deal-breaker, but I would like to know".

[@MrTayloreh]

I like this audience - its laughter but its genuine and they're smart enough to get everything. Alan doesn't need laughs, but it doesn't detract too much either having them, especially in this setting.

[@465marko]

I wasn't even quite smart enough to get the montgomery and rommel references, but I still laughed along anyway (mostly cos I didn't want everyone to think I was stupid)

[@pyramidschema8668]

They work in KMKY because it's they are actually in front of an audience in the context of the show. Unfortunately it detracts from I'm Alan Partridge, but that's just a sign of the times.

[@tz6414]

What was really clever was that Minnie was actually putting on a deeper voice for this character before she announced it.

[@klaxoncow]

Why, it's almost as if she'd read the script beforehand.

[@TonyEnglandUK]

@@klaxoncow haha plenty bingo

[@blueconversechucks]

The funniest "a-ha" I've ever heard!!

[@andynightingale7335]

Amazingly I have just realised that it's Minnie Driver after all these years!

[@naturalbornchiller158]

Haha same, thats mad.

[@petermorris9818]

Good Minnie Driving

[@julianedwards3789]

ha "for want of a better word, moribund"! Genius.

[@olliefoxx7165]

Minnie Driver is such a beautiful feminine woman.

[@teesman61]

Pure partridge 🤣

[@neilknight8044]

Dammit, was hoping to hear the exchange "Glenn, did you know she was a bloke?" "Yes" "Great, muggins partridge, the only one that didn't know"

[@khwaac]

What a lucky guy to kiss Minnie driver, twice!

[@brettwyatt7165]

I once kissed a Minnie cab driver but I think I'd much prefer to kiss Minny driver

[@davidjames579]

"Looks like a lady, but it's a chap"

[@davidjames579]

@A Man "I'm not attracted to them. I just find them confusing".

[@davidjames579]

@A Man "Ahhh........Ladyboys"

[@craigstirling608]

I kissed you I've a good mind to knock your block off.!!

[@RalphBrooker-gn9iv]

The smacker 💋 and ‘Aha’ at the end! 😂

[@Pining_for_the_fjords]

At least she didn't say she came from Iran.

[@oily8mutt]

I don't care. Doesn't bother me. Lucy Montgomery would still totally bloody get it even with a winky.

[@tarkineWild]

I T Crowd reference?

[@pjishomo]

Iran is actually very soft on transgenders. Your allowed to change genders there. They even once made a national womens football team full of transgenders. They got banned. Im not kidding, i was very surprised when i red about. You should look it up. They still kill gays unfortunately. Hopefully they will stop doing that retarded shit in the future.

[@Pining_for_the_fjords]

ik ben boe Thanks for the info, but it was a reference from The IT Crowd.

[@pjishomo]

Conway79 You see that ludicrous display last night ?

[@frankspencer6935]

When Matt Damon told Dan categorically that he didn't love her he had a damn good reason, there was a winkle down there.

[@philwilson4167]

And this is where Alan's interest in ladyboys first started

[@KONAMAN100]

Let me give you a hypothetical problem lol. Brilliant. Mini is stunning!

[@krashd]

Even when she's playing a man :D

[@JFP1988]

We had a dog called Rommel. Lol. A Belgian Shepherd.

[@martinnolan4800]

Minnie Driver is hilarious! Great sketch.

[@Dadaadad268]

I never knew that she used to be a man!

[@mrkeogh]

She's actually fantastic at comedy, kinda puzzled why she hasn't done more of it 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@LordJimUSA]

She has a huge head.

[@LordJimUSA]

​@@mrkeoghdid you see her telling the joke in 'Good Will Hunting' it's cringe-inducing. That's why. Also, she has a huge head.

[@kevfrombutterley]

(Edited to remove stupidity)

[@13strong]

I love that Alan's confused attraction to trans women became a running theme.

[@chroniclesofbap6170]

He's not attracted to them, they just fascinate him

[@13strong]

@@chroniclesofbap6170 He definitely is attracted to them. He orders trans porn in the hotel.

[@LyingSecret]

@@13strong That was a quote from partridge that he was doing there, but never mind....

[@Mcmotherfuckingrory]

@@13strong Bit of a quote there, brah...

[@CP1900PC]

What? She is a tran?

[@michaelmuldowney8]

A lot of males would be confused if Minnie Driver was actually once a man..

[@ShoeLube]

There's gotta be a joke in this somewhere about women drivers

[@onionring2399]

lmao when she kissed him again "no!!"

[@Elephantstonica]

Minnie D can be my wingman anytime.

[@theovolz3073]

Needless to say, _she_ had the last laugh!

[@MadCapMag]

Both the characters in the scene are male.

[@allindbz]

He

[@damienx0x]

​@@MadCapMag Minnie Driver is actually a woman!

[@JH-qn8nq]

He

[@Handhandme]

​@@allindbz The actress is a woman you muppet 😂

[@Nelg230]

Oh the nostalgia when there was comedy on the BBC!

[@georgedonaldson7220]

" you should be in a circus" " Dan the man" lol

[@joliecide]

"You used to be a man." - Douglas Reynholm

[@PeaceDweller]

Minnie Driver, Absolutely Gorgeous then, Absolutely Gorgeous now. She knows her onions!

[@matthewhendy5785]

Yeah she is. Gorgeous.

[@SuperZedd]

I wish the BBC would show the series again, but I doubt it. Aha Minnie Driver

[@itchydez]

SuperZedd - It's on Netflix! Or you can pick up the DVD box set pretty cheap!

[@Andy-id1ui]

agree, too PC now.

[@redseagull74]

@@Andy-id1ui That's bollocks, but carry on.

[@davidjames579]

@@Andy-id1ui If that's the case, why's the BBC hosting these clips? They don't seem very embarrassed by it. Also, that they've producing the new Partridge series.

[@Zauchi]

@@roblinnbailey2359 not only trans but quite a few people get offended these days so most new comedies are dull and childlike. If we look at the great comedies that the BBC produced over the years likely none of them would be made today because they insult all cultures (including their own) using stereotypical scenarios and/or are too violent and crude. Even if the BBC were to produce something similar to goodness gracious me with an all Indian cast... they could only joke about themselves and their culture to a point but not the other neighbours because it may come across as racist or to induce hate. If the BBC were to produce something similar then it would be the recent Apu (from the Simpsons) debacle times a million. The only comedies recently that are close to "oldschool" (that I can think of) have to mask it by being smart. (like the recent Who is America? and not as much but the recent Alan Partridge series too).

[@Alex-cw3rz]

It's hilarious all the people in the comments who are such Alan Partridges themselves they don't understand that we are laughing at Transphobia not Minie Driver. Then claiming the BBC wouldn't make this today, while on a video hosted by an official BBC KZbin channel. You couldn't make up these clowns.

[@comanchio1976]

Irony is officially dead...or at least moribund

[@TruckerJenkins82]

Your subscription list is hilarious and TWANW.

[@FranciscoL2022]

Back of the net

[@reginald8228]

Wankers the lot of em

[@adeforeman86]

They're just a couple of ponces mincing around and talking rubbish

[@sovaine]

Its never good when the dogs watching you at it.

[@jrb1802uk]

You've got big flappy hands like a bloke... you should be a goalkeeper!

[@jepuitz1]

Peter Shilton!

[@t.least.he.is.honest]

Alan partridge one of the best ever characters

[@enzodisciullo2557]

And it landed on all four wheels, starts first time and they just drive away 😂😂😂

[@simonsimon325]

It took me ages to twig that Alan kept 'popping out' of his shorts a bit later because he still had a semi on from Michael's story about the tranny.

[@pauloshea5483]

So we flipped it over……..

[@aperrin9727]

imagine this aired in 2022

[@travisbest9041]

"I never read the books." :D

[@cgulljbravi8264]

At least he is honest, most talk show host act like they have read, when we bloody well know they haven't

[@davidjames579]

I wish Richard and Judy would have admitted that.

[@Dead-Ball-Situation]

Brilliant clip

[@mrbtapir]

have you got a dog Alan? what's his name? .... Rommel.

[@matthewdevereux1288]

Minnie was gorgeous.

[@mandead]

Only as a man!

[@orangelion03]

Still is. Rrrrrrrr.

[@olliefoxx7165]

I concur. Very feminine and sexy

[@secretsymphony]

A perfect performance by both. Minnie Driver became a pretty famous actress...

[@TonyEnglandUK]

So did her sister, Train.

[@Mrmcgourty]

That's Cheryl Campbell ya div.

[@secretsymphony]

@@Mrmcgourty Is that some sort of a joke or a really dumb insult? She's Minnie Driver.

[@yaboyj2191]

​@@Mrmcgourtyplumb Cheryl campbell would of been 50 ish when this was made and looks nothing like this actress (Minnie driver) u need to have ur eyes checked

[@RobWright1981]

Fascinating creatures.

[@tomsito365]

Wonder if this is where his fascination began!

[@10188deathstarhero]

It's just confusing

[@pokeme8347]

Bangkok chic boys

[@davidjames579]

"I'm not attracted to them"

[@apseudonym]

needless to say she had the last laugh

[@olsim1730]

If so then it was pointless of you to say it? 🤔😴

[@jamesrice9482]

​@@olsim1730r/woosh

[@adammoore251]

looks like Mini Driver.

[@Mathewmartialart]

it is

[@cfytcf]

Yes, Minnie Driver appeared in a couple of Alan Partridge programmes.

[@beardtrick]

Mathewmartialart is it?

[@RobWright1981]

Yes.

[@coltsuperocean10]

...I had her down as a Range Rover driver.

[@craigbranno8193]

Not by the Dog 🤣🤣🤣

[@hughtierneytierney3585]

Beautifully written!

[@zodrob7]

'Kin hell, I never knew Minnie Driver used to be a bloke.

[@stephendines1936]

Mini Driver was not once a bloke, she is playing a character that used to be a bloke

[@zodrob7]

@@stephendines1936 r/woosh

[@jrb1802uk]

@@stephendines1936 Genuinely can't believe that was your reply.

[@Mors_Inimicis]

peter wright Yes, she was born Laurie Driver

[@martinheath5947]

The BBC wouldn't dare show this kind of programme in 2019

[@saraw6446]

@Judas Iscariot I'm offended by your name - reported for christiaphobic hate speech

[@saraw6446]

@Judas Iscariot Impressive, as long as they were ethically sourced pickles

[@resnonverba137]

Martin.. - More's the pity.

[@jackayers4955]

There was literally a new series of Alan Partridge in 2019.

[@andrewjones575]

@@jackayers4955 Yes, but it's very toned down. No trans content.

[@visionist7]

Fun Fact: Montgomery actually had two dogs, called Hitler and Rommel

[@oni5909]

Lol I was going to me a joke about him kneeling but never mind lol

[@jamwil200]

Now I know where the IT Crowd got it from.

[@Guvna07]

Very apt for 2022 where we don’t have a clue of who’s who 🤷‍♂️

[@DJFREDHEAD2010]

a fit young body like a greek god....right hahaha

[@tutin4090]

He doesn't find them attractive it's just confusing

[@celticguy197531]

I don't mind if you come from Iran

[@stitcha123]

2:54 I definitely hear a sneaky fart. And an aftershock at 3:00

[@TowelsKingdom]

I kind of want a gin and tonic a beer and a baileys

[@xtraspecialmango]

I'm not confused. I'm not confused.

[@MrGranfield]

Knowing me Knowing you was Steve Coogan’s finest work. His recent stuff pales in comparison.

[@hugodrax71]

"I thought you were sexy!"

[@sabercruiser.7053]

whats the name of ure dog rommel 360 degree turn

[@christopherbusby1726]

Brilliantly written......

[@barrydaws4602]

Is this Richard Maddeley ?

[@TallSilentGuy]

What does the guest say at 0:21?

[@tentringer4065]

Pop back in your seat.

[@RikiNewtonMusicianSongwriter]

The actress in this clip bares an uncanny resemblance to Minnie Driver - can anyone confirm if this is indeed who the lady is ?? Thanx. Reminds me just what a brilliantly funny & superbly written & acted by all who were in Knowing Me Knowing You - was. I was totally captivated by this comedy when it first aired on British TV in the early 1990's.. Steve Coogan is magnificent as Alan Partridge - his comic creation is as hilarious today as was the case way back in the day. Great comedy is the same as great music - once it's got you you're in love with it forever - & for sure it never loses it's appeal. Ten outa two for this gem. Peace y'all. Rx

[@jc441-i3q]

Yes it's her. www.imdb.com/name/nm0000378/

[@allwrighty100]

@JPaul C, can't be her. Minnie Driver never had a sex change.

[@escapegoat3472]

It's actually Steve Coogan playing both characters. Amazing makeup.

[@5starcomment]

I'm not driving a mini metro...

[@TheTaterTotP80]

? She doesn't look like a man at all.

[@holierthan]

Back when humour was allowed.

[@abuibu]

Wouldn't be made today. Just a week ago they tried to cut out the famous "Loretta" scene from Monty Python or whatever the film was called.

[@jamesparker4782]

That aged great.

[@stephent9677]

"Rommel" ha ha

[@Jazzman-bj9fq]

Damn, I'll pucker up for Minnie Driver ANYTIME of the week!!

[@MrBooBeeDoo]

Calm down, hornio.

[@Jazzman-bj9fq]

@@MrBooBeeDoo You're in no position to tell me what to do!!!

[@t.least.he.is.honest]

Isnt she a famous actress apples like em

[@DanielLee1]

Is that MINNIE DRIVER??

[@signwriter1]

yes

[@olliephelan]

thats Minnie Driver

[@visionist7]

She was in Goldeneye too

[@willholbrook973]

Imagine him saying what he said at the end nowadays....people would have strokes

[@465marko]

Political correctness gone mad...

[@shelbyvillerules9962]

These days you can’t even write racial abuse in excrement on someone’s car without the politically correct brigade jumping down your throat.

[@willholbrook973]

@@shelbyvillerules9962 preach 🙌

[@manosparavida3551]

No, I never read the book's. Pinpointing Partridge's arrogance superbly 😆😆

[@zapkvr0101]

Books'es

[@manosparavida3551]

@@zapkvr0101 ?

[@zapkvr0101]

@@manosparavida3551 Correct your spelling.

[@manosparavida3551]

@@zapkvr0101 sorry, I believe I'm fairly literate, where's my spelling error? This could be very fascinating 🤔

[@zapkvr0101]

@@manosparavida3551 books not book's . For Christ's sake

[@garethluvsthetruth6782]

im crying

[@joliecide]

Dan! Dan! Dan! Dan! Dan! Daaaaan! There he goes, Dan "the Man" Forrest.

[@SuperDragonRED]

He hit that for sure

[@AleeshaWeesha]

"That" is actress Minnie Driver.

[@synthesizerpatel7405]

Yeah, and he hit that.

[@paulsmith4417]

Synthesizer Patel

[@christschinwon]

Those bloody bastards stole another one

[@39PSIOnTheDaily]

She looks like young Minnie Driver… except older, lol.

[@marknadratowski5728]

Alan and Hank Kingsley would get along well

[@miamimo70]

Comedy Gold

[@aliray1165]

I swear that’s Minnie driver

[@justvin7214]

They rebadged her you fool!

[@aliray1165]

Just Vin I’m such a fool for not knowing everything

[@justvin7214]

@@aliray1165 She used to be called Minnie Driver but she's now known as Rover Metro.

[@aliray1165]

Just Vin they should have taken away all branding leaving only the serial numbers. Some might call it “just VIN”

[@jamsheadaziz3999]

Rommel is my dog's name. 😆

[@userscott]

The sex life is for want of a better word, moribund.

[@mahdijaffer2847]

So what if she's from Iran??

[@shelbyvillerules9962]

Fascinating creatures though. Looks like a lady, but really it’s a man. I don’t find them attractive, it’s just confusing.

[@melgrant7404]

The legend that is Alan Partridge Great character xx

[@ab8jeh]

Ten on ten

[@carlgsmith8556]

Peachy Cheek or little round mouth , I shudder.....

[@dooniskea]

Linehan origin story?

[@running-man9138]

Cracking !

[@tacobell6826]

Is that Minnie Driver??

[@TitanFind]

Yes, of course.

[@davidgibbs9641]

Alan needs a stiff drink, a Ladyboy, perhaps.