Alan's Graffiti Problem - I'm Alan Partridge - BBC

[@hugodrax71]

Without question one of the greatest sit-coms in history.

[@misteral1083]

I really think this and the second season was the best Alan Partridge vehicle. On the hour and Day Today are a close second but he only appeared briefly in each episode (obviously).

[@rainblaze.]

​​@@misteral1083 The north norfolk web serios was good as well. Check that out

[@nyecrozier2194]

The receptionist trying to contain their laughter seems so real. The backing cast in Alan Partridge were perfect.

[@carolinejanemccooey5889]

Understated.

[@nickmageebrown1981]

I suspect it possobly was real and kept in.... The delivery is prefect on both sides....

[@Nautilus1972]

'backing cast ' .. do you mean 'the cast'?

[@jacksdjfam]

Perfectly cast and performed by all

[@Isleofskye]

I went backstage in the free and easy days of security at The BBC when my m8 who worked there simply vouched for me. I saw The Kelly Monteith Show with Lisa Goddard being rehearsed as we had a private room to the studio. It was AMAZING. He cracked a "joke" she laughed like a train. CUT!! and her face instantly froze. Then same again. Joke. She was in hysterics. CUT ! IMMEDIATELY went stoney-faced. That is when I knew in 1981.

[@Deanster101]

what a golden age that was, when travel lodge had a free graffiti removal service!

[@andymerrett]

Travel Tavern, come on!

[@A-small-amount-of-peas]

3 STAR

[@maipantoon7823]

If you're paid up for a year, they probably will😂 In real life, a lot of single, uber wealthy men, live in hotels for years, because the hotel will just give them a personal concierge service, and do everything for them, because of the length of their tenancy - do their dry cleaning, take their car to the garage, pick up their kids from school etc etc. Guys like Mick Jagger lived in the Plaza in NY, for years because of those perks. I think Elton John lived in one of New York's top hotels for decades, even.

[@MrShikaga]

@@maipantoon7823 they don’t live in travel lodges.

[@tonytango7253]

"You're in the right ballpark" Alan's surprise at her good guess completely obscuring the insult - brilliant

[@SimonMeech]

"I am the Jibby!"

[@KB7tm]

The "Tosser" reply was improvised by Sophie in rehearsal, it wasnt in the original script

[@chriso243]

I can never tell if Sally Phillips is actually laughing, or it's scripted ….. either way, she kills me !!!!

[@collectorduck9061]

The first clip I saw from this series was this and I literally thought they actually had filmed Steve Acting out Alan with real people until I realized who Sally Phillips was. She absolutely kills in this role.

[@Isleofskye]

I went backstage in the free and easy days of security at The BBC when my m8 who worked there simply vouched for me. I saw The Kelly Monteith Show with Lisa Goddard being rehearsed as we had a private room to the studio. It was AMAZING. He cracked a "joke" she laughed like a train. CUT!! and her face instantly froze. Then same again. Joke. She was in hysterics. CUT ! IMMEDIATELY went stoney-faced. That is when I knew in 1981.

[@EvpopUDIeXx]

@@Isleofskye copy and paste from your last comment?...

[@Isleofskye]

If a comment is still equally relevant and apt then, of course,I c and p rather than try to memorize the whole anecdote chapter and verse...

[@Isleofskye]

Well like Alan I have been known to do 80 on the motorway but only if I have to get somewhere in a hurry , admittedly.......

[@bhuvidya]

Alan Partridge is one of the most brilliant comic inventions. Just amazing.

[@SmugSuspenders]

He's my number one God

[@martinbrandom2654]

He was but jokes over now.I stopped watching the last thing he did quite early on.

[@Chrisbajs]

0:19 She's clever enough to take the opportunity to insult him with impunity by pretending to guess what it says.

[@TonyEnglandUK]

tut 1:42 camera two comes into shot on the left. This country.

[@dechezhaast]

@@TonyEnglandUK The 1,000+ history of the British Isles is null and void as soon as the camera entered the shot. They should find that camera operator and crucify him for his sins.

[@DaveDexterMusic]

you're clever enough to spell out the joke that we all got

[@andrewbutcher3391]

Simon’s portrayal of Michael is pure genius.

[@robertnuttall384]

There's a behind the scenes clip of him doing the transition from himself to Michael while putting his costumejumper on. He starts in his own accent, very RP sounding, and as he pulls a jumper over his head his accent instantly flips to Michael. It's wonderful.

[@michaelgriffiths7937]

@@robertnuttall384 have you got a link?

[@robertnuttall384]

@@michaelgriffiths7937 sorry, it took a while to find... it's at around 2:10... kzbin.info/www/bejne/laatf6OZa9yJrMU

[@TonyEnglandUK]

Wonder if anyone noticed the camera sneaking into shot at 1:39

[@mrneutral8423]

a 'Work Geordie'

[@cjh3492]

The funniest part is when Michael does a quick-fix job on the graffiti and it then says COOK PASS BABTRIDGE

[@7x34hj]

The receptionist is excellent. The thing is, if she were really laughing it still works; no need to retake! Perfect

[@cartertheunstoppablefaxmac902]

Sally Phillips number one

[@NorthWriter]

"Sorry, that was just a noise."

[@donalddewar1502]

NorthWriter I live in Germany and I encounter so many people whose voices I can barely understand, next time I'm going to say that to them in German.

[@WildPhotoShooter]

"Sorry, that was just a noise" is one of my favourite lines in comedy.

[@pov_music]

A broken home is not an excuse for evil.

[@Peto111222]

He flips him over and f..... funny enough it lands on its wheels, and it starts on first time and they just drive away.

[@jesperkjaer8268]

That was like me going into a burger place in London - and the two girls behind the counter turned around when I came in and one of them said; "iuehfowbæwleiougawguf" - Excuse me I replied that was just rubbish to me.

[@eddiekeato]

Michael is the star in this series. Some of is quotes and saying have me creased, and he's not even a geordie , dead posh in real life.

[@Frank75288]

The apache helicopter story 😆 🤣 😂

[@jbin2424]

"You threw a monkey in the sea?" "Ay, but it'd stolen all me fags, like."

[@eonblu666]

He is also the voice of Alexander Meerkat.

[@eonblu666]

Sleep well, @@Frank75288

[@paintitblackblack9910]

Most people in TV come from middle class backgrounds playing working class people all been to drama school, it's a club and we ain't in it

[@ianjones3568]

"You've gone again" is a great parting shot. He really 'killed' that conversation.

[@BDaMonkey]

What, like three men burning in a tank going eughh?

[@greigallan5845]

I'm basically driving around in an obscene publication

[@pov_music]

One of my favourite lines ever

[@steveforest8385]

"...aye, that and killing." Best line in the entire series.

[@MrMjolnir69]

I hope so. "minor repairs and killing" lovely set up.

[@BigDogsDangler]

Little known facts, No.578. Simon Greenall (who plays Michael) is the voice of Aleksander the Meerkat in the 'Compare the Market' ads.

[@shirleymental4189]

I also think he took over the Churchill dog voice from Vic Reeves.

[@peterbrennan4242]

Everton fan...Good lad.

[@alexojideagu]

Yes and he's got a posh southern accent in real life too

[@ceepeepee82]

Octonauts

[@jasonantigua6825]

BigDogsDangler Tell is something we didn’t already know

[@AlanAHAPartridge]

Arguably the most quotable sitcom of all time

[@PhillipHomer]

Not my words, Carol, the words of Top Gear magazine!

[@Dead-Ball-Situation]

I really miss these versions of Alan Partridge. I'm sitting here unable to contain my laughter...shout to the beautiful Barbara Durkin (reception manager) by the way who never got on TV enough IMO.

[@stephendines1936]

Makes you wonder what's its all aboot.

[@Wrz2e]

They divven't have jobs to gan tae, broken homes nd that like!

[@haaa20]

Stephen Dines oh about! sometimes it's difficult to understand the Geordie .. Geordie people

[@ilikethisnamebetter]

It was a mistake to make him say "aboat" the first time, just to have Alan say "a boat?"... ah divvent nah what he was sayin either like.

[@ShahPhilLeotardo]

Wrz2e A broken home is not an excuse for evil.

[@splo1nger909]

Stephen Dines aye

[@broombroomstickempahpahsti4441]

Sally Phillips is always brilliant in these.

[@AlisonBryen]

Mark Anthony Wyatt Oh wow! I remember Hippies!!!!

[@krashd]

And Brilliant in Trollied and Smack the Pony.

[@christopherborum6551]

Seems what we're all saying is that she's really good at her job. I agree.

[@JagerLange]

Remove "always", "in" and "these" for economy, and still valid.

[@martm216]

Is Sally Phillips the assistant behind the counter? She is so good. And the guy who plays Michael. Well, the whole cast.

[@htkm1179]

Every single line is pure comedic genius! 🤣

[@Slayer-xc1ug]

Best comedy show of recent times. Seen every episode a million times and still hilarious evert time. Up there with rising damp in the classics. 10 out of 10 for both shows. 🤣🤣

[@jonmassey8124]

Sally Phillips is so great holding back the laughter

[@TeaAtTwo2]

I know it's acting but hearing the real accent of actor who plays Geordie Michael was jaw dropping.

[@philiplewis7252]

Sally Phillips is a tremendous actress! Blessings.

[@JonnyNonsenseUK]

Partridge/Coogan was never this funny again. Every line is gold and Coogan's delivery is perfect. I also think IAP is an amazing snapshot of english culture at the time. Half of this stuff doesn't make sense if you don't understand all the cultural references and phrases.

[@NobodyQuiteLikeMe]

Him making a box with his finger when saying a ladies part lol

[@RoskinGreenrake]

"You're gone again" Such a perfect line for that

[@brutallyremastered4255]

Yes, brilliant last line to end it.

[@stephensanderson8920]

I love how I can understand Michael

[@SmugSuspenders]

You're my hero

[@okkcomputer]

me too, not even british

[@cosmojonesmusic]

Sally Phillips is outstanding! I love her.

[@chrisrowe8926]

I sometimes think Ricky Gervais used Alan Partridge as an inspiration for David Brent. Such similar characters.

[@stratman9449]

when the new receptionist said the "T...." word......she really hit the nail on the head....big time.....

'I'll see ya reet me old, err.. fishy on a dishy..'

[@steerpike66]

Sally Philips' face is a study in suppressed hilarity.

[@harveyhalloway]

This is gold, fantastic writing & performing.

[@johnny5805]

26 years on, and it's not aged a day.

[@Ray-von_Shabba]

well, it has a little. Look at the reception area, carpet etc very 1992

[@kitharrison8799]

Always had the hots for Sally Phillips.

[@Stacey_Reborn]

It was so amazing that he wasn't even a geordie. Fantastic acting.

[@WonderfulWino]

favorite scene of the series

[@KB7tm]

For me this is only second to the scene in his room when Alan is exercising and Michael is fixing something, and Lynn walks in during the Bangkok story

[@bluespectrumtapes]

I reckon it was Michael who drew the lady’s part.

[@robrob9250]

I don't know if I should find Michael offensive, as a Geordie, but I find him absolutely hilarious and I'd be lying if I said conversations with my Southerner auntie don't go very much like this xD

[@Isleofskye]

How is your Auntie?

[@itsMrNoble]

@@Isleofskyestop trying to pick up his pensioner auntie.

[@Isleofskye]

@@itsMrNoble She might be a peng ting,man...

[@stephendines1936]

Someone had drawn a ladies part, it was quite detailed.

[@hithere6303]

Stephen Dines the guy obviously had talent

[@aestheticaltwat]

The guy obviously had talent.

[@johnmc3862]

'A ladies part', don't heard that anymore. 😂😂😂

[@McDADDyK]

I love how she could NEVER keep a straight face in any of the episodes she's in

[@DarkAutumn3D]

I'm from Staffordshire but have lived in Newcastle for about 15 years. I still have a hard time understanding Geordies at times.

[@lukeeclair7736]

"you've gone again!" 😂

[@m1421]

I could never understand if Sophie was genuinely laughing or if it was part of the sketch

[@cackyraphael8981]

3 men burning in a tank going Urgh

[@KobraVR]

1:09 that timing is comedy genius

[@KRPTV]

1:43 you can see part of a camera to the left of Michael.

[@TheGav0071]

The blonde behind the desk was stunning. major crush on her back in the day.

[@SDRockman]

Same here.

[@TallSilentGuy]

Which one?

[@SDRockman]

@@TallSilentGuy The one at 0:49. SMOKING hot.

[@TheGav0071]

The light blonde hair....the attractive one. The boss!

[@KB-jh3rt]

She played Mr Bean's girlfriend

[@petelowson5481]

Sally Philips has the best scenes and lines in the whole show. 🙂

[@HankBukowski]

She's also the hottest on the show. With the exception of Steve dancing with those traffic cones.

[@visionist7]

@@HankBukowski a lot of red blooded males imagined sharing her & Barbara Durkins when seeing them together here. In those uniforms

[@RealityCheck6T9]

Alan's so cute in this. He still thinks he's going to be making television programmes.

[@Cheezwizzz]

Michael steals this scene 😂😂 “wot is all aboot?”

[@SAXONWARLORD1000AD]

what a brilliant show

[@stephendines1936]

Your in the right Ball Park.

[@vantheman1238]

I love how Sophie despises Alan

[@GDH1981]

One of the best characters ever in comedy

[@everydaybiker]

Omg, it's still so so so good

[@terrythomas1329]

The way the "new" girl reacts would be in many out-takes.

[@vanessasouthern1792]

Minor repairs...and killing 😂

[@jimi6354]

I can't wait to see him back on the BBC,as the year's gone by the comedy gets better, scissored isles And mid morning matters are hilarious, it's worth watching to see Alan partridge on xtc 😁

[@paulsmith2706]

how does he keep a straight face

[@axisofpeter]

I'd never heard of Alan Partridge before. This is hilarious.

[@foreverhungry84]

there is so much to be taken from alan, well worth watching everything with him in. it shows his progression and downfall of his career.ten on ten

[@Kelly14UK]

WELCOME

[@richardcook3310]

Needless to say I had the last laugh

[@Kelly14UK]

Needles reference haha

[@NiveaGirl]

Fishy on a dishy! Who's here to reminisce from 'This time'?

[@paulhenderson6388]

Sally Phillips class can not help her self laughing 😂 😂 😂

[@Mattriver7]

That is classic! Sophie the receptionist was so cute....I expect she still is.

[@jacksdjfam]

They both are

[@SmugSuspenders]

@@jacksdjfam Both? xP

[@Funeralapolis]

The guy obviously had talent, thats the tragedy

[@Isleofskye]

Which Guy?

[@gangstermedia9039]

Do you want a cup of beans?

[@dd.4910]

A cup of beans? Yeah I can give you a little sausage as a spoon

[@not_henry_the_fifth]

A savoury 99

[@10188deathstarhero]

You haven't got a spoon?

[@TitanP.]

"I'm basically driving around in an obscene publication."

[@michaelpeters1644]

'I'm curious. I want to know about man's inhumanity to man. And make a programme about it ' The self-righteous justification used by sensationalist journalists, film and programme makers.

[@kapturelab]

Cook Pass Bantridge

[@RealityCheck6T9]

*Babtridge

[@chrishornby6355]

Stop getting Partridge wrong!

[@clivehazell3672]

Absolutely brilliant!

[@mrthomas394]

That was just noise 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@elvingtonred]

Masterpiece

[@deformednutsack9886]

Is it like 3 men burning in a tank? going uuuugh 😂😂😂

[@alexnorman4919]

Classic Partridge.... TEXTBOOK.

[@robkeeleycomposer]

'I'd basically like to understand man's inhumanity to man...then make a programme about it' . sheer genius.

[@robsmithracing]

RIP Michael, I had a cup of beans in honour of him.

[@DenkyManner]

With a sausage, like a savoury 99?

[@Ciaran55]

Check out Simon Greenall's ('Michael') actual voice, ye wouldna believe it man

[@Danielle-wj8un]

I understood the Geordie perfectly. I've never been up north further than York.

[@zamiadams4343]

"Someone has sworn all over my car" priceless!

[@ozzie-sk9dh]

Beautiful Sally Phillips

[@peteblueeyes]

I love Sally Phillips in this.

[@kojombasi506]

He is mr numero........one

[@grahamtaylor6883]

1.43 you can see the second camera intruding on to the left hand side of the screen. How did they miss that in the edit?

[@placidrenegade]

They wouldn't dee it!

[@johnmaveric5]

Gone again...Good Night !!!

[@davidtomsett]

Sally Phillips can’t stop corpsing , classic comedy

[@saccerzd]

Apparently it's completely acting and she was annoyed that people thought it was corpsing!

[@shugmchugh5107]

​@@saccerzdyep

[@eastendthug]

"What!?..."

[@dd.4910]

If rumours are to believed you're back on the BODDLE....

[@artseosamhogriobhta]

"gone again" and leaving is so funny. That he has to "tune in" to geordies and the signal can be lost again shortly after

[@wa27]

Like three men, burning in a tank, going "oooh"

[@sz5876]

Somehow between 94 and this, his voice changed to a Jeremy Irons parody

[@paulbroatch6419]

wot a CLASSIC....Alan's rude daubings !!!!!

[@jappiejojo777]

“Or bitch, might be a lady” 😂

[@josephharley9448]

the tacky switch on laughter works brilliantly in partridge