Steve Coogan On Alan Partridge & The Trip

Welcome back to a brand-new series of Brydon &! In this first episode, the one and only Steve Coogan joins Rob to chat about his show "Alan Partridge Live: Stratagem" on Amazon Prime and his podcast "From the Oasthouse" on Audible. Steve even treats us to a little bit of Alan! The pair also reminisce about their on-screen adventures on "The Trip," and discuss the possibility of doing another series in the future…
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[@MR-mc6rj]

2 friends ripping the piss out of each other which is how men show affection and always with love and total respect - an absolute joy 😀

[@MarcusTDM]

I expect someone will be offended by it! 😂

[@MR-mc6rj]

@@MarcusTDM Of course they will, some people are permanently offended by everything, I think its there reason for living. How do you feel ? offended .. By what ? everything.. of course you are now go lie down in a darkened room with supervision and heavy medicattion. The outside world isn't for those people. 😄

[@juliehartley3652]

👍😁😍

[@shauncowell6215]

​@@MarcusTDM and when no one is offended you can guarantee that some numpty will try to shoehorn in how "everyone's offended these days".

[@scottb32a]

@@shauncowell6215 was just about to write the same thing !

[@icarusandtherabbit]

“‘Sunday Bloody Sunday’. What a great song. It really encapsulates the frustration of a Sunday, doesn’t it?”

[@Spartanm333]

Jackanackanory...

[@icarusandtherabbit]

@@Spartanm333 Crackerjack!

[@the-ambivalent-orthographer]

derz more te Ireland din dis

[@moptoptourstv9316]

I bumped in to Steve when he was publicising the awful pollution of Windermere in the Lake District, he was very busy doing pieces to various cameras but I managed to catch his eye and he came over to say hello and stopped for a photo - an absolute gentleman, a delight to meet, and a real highlight of 2023 for me - I've been a fan of his since the Granada Up Front days 🙂

[@2685LM]

Delighted to hear!

[@MarcoSpeaksNadsat]

This is great banter, it really is!

[@andrewbowen6875]

Great Banter👏👏

[@sharkasattack7794]

That’s first class

[@gibgun]

Gotta do standup

[@humann5682]

"By the way Rob, what car did you have for Henry VIII?"

[@ArtbyJoeH]

The best comedy duo since Mick Fleetwood and Sam Fox, 'to a point.'.

[@DaveSimkus]

I'm a typical American and I stumbled on the Alan Partridge movie and it changed my taste in humor. I watched The Trip as well. The British are blessed with such a firm grasp on good humor and friendliness that I wish other countries had.

[@MarcKilroy-fx2vc]

I think the key is a willingness to laugh at ourselves, self-deprecation can be very endearing

[@kami3000]

@@MarcKilroy-fx2vc Thanks for pointing that out! I really like the comraderie between the comedians specially on panel shows like Catsdown, Qi or WILTY. Everyone makes fun of each other but is also very open to be the target of the joke. That's what makes British comedians and panels shows so sympathetic to me as a foreigner.

[@paulc180]

This pair are a national treasure in my opinion. They are the funniest guys on TV and radio. I would love to see them on tour.

[@liftedbrothers8843]

Like the British version of Steve Martin and Martin Short.

[@tonycowin]

Steve goes full Saxondale when he says - "With limited comic effect" during the diving bit. Love it.

[@tombonneau]

Good observation 😆

[@Camille_Anderson]

very underrated show, Saxondale, imho!

[@jonnnyhol2001]

I thought this as well! id love more saxondale!!

[@cupidstunt22]

These two bounce off each other so well they should do a series together

[@KarlSmith]

literally, at the end there

[@cupidstunt22]

@@KarlSmith yeah I know....

[@ralphzimmermann]

Coogan is a generational talent, absolutely phenomenal. All his work on Alan Partridge just gets better and better, easily my favorite comedy "series" of all time.

[@rigsby1454]

The Peter Sellers of our generation

[@garethmorgan3665]

100%

[@FjS-GLY]

Ah Haa!

[@garbeal2397]

He has absolutely mastered the character even his small glances to the camera and mannerisms are hilarious on mid morning matters.

[@FjS-GLY]

@@garbeal2397 back of the net !

[@adulthumanfemale8666]

WE LOVE, LOVE, LOVE THE TRIPS! We need more trips!

[@DS_portraits]

Trip to America would be great

[@stevehunt914]

Its unfeasible, the likelihood of Alan Partridge STILL being as funny after all these years,.. especially after watching/listening/reading EVERYTHING he's ever done, yet the hilarity refuses to subside, it really does get funnier when you re-watch/re-listen/re-read. The Gibbons brothers are an absolute blessing to Alan Partridge, and Steve is the perfect vessel. (I love you too, Rob!)

[@grahamdrummond2412]

Mid Morning Matters is the funniest Partridge, that & Alpha Papa

[@adeparkerjp]

Coogan is a god of comedy writing and acting. The word legend is used way too much, but He simply is a living comedy legend. We shared him with the USA but he is ours.

[@THEpopelonergan]

I’ve been saying for the past few years that ‘In the Oasthouse’ and ‘Mid Morning Matters’ are the best era of Partridge! Nice to have it confirmed by the man himself.

[@tastewithjase]

That little bit of Connolly was a nice minuscule Trip moment

[@interfusor]

I'm so glad he mentioned, and did the pool attendant from The Day Today at 12:30 . That series was my introduction to Steve Coogan.

[@jtlampsu2]

Yes, his football commentary is good on that too. 😃😃

[@dlaldlaldlanutsntnstn1418]

Coogan's Connolly impression is incredible

[@OfficialFingazMC]

I love you both!! I could die a happy man if Reece and Steve had Rob and Coogan in an episode of Inside No. 9

[@tonycowin]

Where it turns out Steve is the character and Partridge is real.

[@OfficialFingazMC]

@@tonycowin mate, that's the script right there. Make it an hour odd special, Christmas theme and Roberts your father's brother!

[@burtbackattack]

That would be fantastic!

[@Winter-CIG]

I love how genuinely happy Rob is to get a taste of live Partridge

[@MarcusTDM]

The way these two bounce off of each other is brilliant.

[@dielaughing73]

The 'stilted' bit at the start let me know we were in for a treat

[@Robil63]

Guys, we will never get bored of your same old impressions. 💛

[@rook777]

When I deployed to Syria for nine months, I downloaded some tv shows to bring to the desert (after paying for them), and all the Trips were at the top of the list. They provided me with endless entertainment and joy in a difficult place. For me, this answered the question of what you would bring to a desert island to watch. Fantastic series and I would be thrilled to see more. There are more stories there to tell. Thanks to Steve and Rob for all they do.

[@mykingdomforak9]

❤. Thank you for your service, M.B.❣

[@warwicktuatara5486]

and thanks to you and your fellow servicemen for all you guys do for us!

[@MT-kx2uc]

Did you shoot any innocent farmers in the head?

[@neilhallett1613]

I wouldn't brag about time spent in Syria mate. Supporting terrorists in a US-backed insurgency to topple a democratically elected leader, that turns out to be all about stealing their oil .... not something to proudly tell your grandkids.

[@RM-ti6go]

@@neilhallett1613 Thank you.

[@jamescardoness3037]

According to my dad who knew Steve, and his brother Martin who was in the group the Mock Turtles ,Steve was an excellent singer !!

[@bhoops13]

Hence all the Alan ‘singing’!

[@marks6928]

Such a joy seeing these two together.

[@GentlemanJamesWin]

"For limited comedic effect" pure gold!

[@andrewbowen6875]

The trip was genius for all of Coogans acting as the superior I loved the moments of doubt when Brydon nailed a better impression? The extreme measures in the mirror was such an example

[@BillyMcMorran]

I’m a massive fan of you both. Please make more episodes of ‘The Trip’. Wonderful stuff!

[@Cherrytune386]

Fab pair of fellas 🎉❤

[@tbz1551]

They should do a monthly podcast where they “catch up”. Would easily be my favourite.

[@bhoops13]

Yes yes yes yes and er YES!

[@sandybee01]

never enough of these two, really makes me smile (and laugh). And of course Billy Connolly.....

[@davidmacey5422]

Love these too together. Like brothers at times.

[@tbz1551]

I’ve watched so many hours of Alan Partridge that I will never stop enjoying those little moments where the physicality between Steve and Alan become one during interviews. Always such an odd and funny dichotomy.

[@andrewbowen6875]

lol I think we’re in the minority but I find myself quoting the show such as the Cornish pasty I got recently that was hotter than the sun😂

[@donk115]

That is saaaaaaaaaaaaaad

[@stevechristie2569]

@@andrewbowen6875 could go your way, could go mine - either way one of us is going down

[@andrewmaccallum2367]

Jurassic Park!

[@richardhill9549]

you made me google 'Dichotomy'. I

[@drees71]

Great to hear the swimming pool security man again! I remember first seeing Steve Coogan on The Day Today and thinking immediately, this is the new Peter Sellers, the way he completely inhabits his roles is on another level entirely!

[@jakegodfrey4320]

Human Remains is one of the best comedies ever made. Rob and Julia Davis need to do another show together!

[@Camille_Anderson]

thank you!! 👏💯💯💯 i just asked if "Les has ever taken poor Ray on that long promised cruise?" seriously the most amazing series. Nighty night will forever be my absolute favourite comedy ever. Human Remains deserves another series! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻💯💯💯

[@carok.2847]

I love that coogan has so much stature, that his opposites feel at fault for bringing awkwardness, although it’s Steve who’s socially awkward or strange himself 😁😁 love it .. that confidence you don’t question, so you’d rather question yourself 😁😁

[@word2783]

Whenever i want to see a happy face, with someone seething inside, i watch a bit of Brydon 🤣

[@jasonhudson4209]

A friendship and working relationship that just works. Wonderful to just sit and listen to them both. Love to see another Trip.....

[@tomhorwat5313]

I can confirm everything that Rob said about the Oasthouse is spot on.

[@romeaffair]

Lovely friendship, Steve's exasperation with Rob is hilarious.

[@davegonnaway6007]

Love them both brydon is hilarious and talented and coogans a genius whats not to love could watch them all day...

[@kaori5465]

I can listen to these two chatting all day💖

[@drdavidsands]

I could listen to Bob and Stevie all day even talking about paint drying…. They go together like a horse and cart or beans and a fart… just funny with space to think about it. Like a trip without LSD.

[@VAPIDISM]

Who is “Bob” ?

[@drdavidsands]

@@VAPIDISM Bob = Robert ie Rob

[@VAPIDISM]

@@drdavidsands Oh, of course, DOH 🙂

[@michaelapichella2644]

There's no limit to the public's capacity to consume the content these lads make together. Please keep it coming for as long as you possibly can. Nothing better in British entertainment full stop.

[@gabriellag2611]

Delightful to hear these two talk together anytime. Unpretentious insightful thoughts on the craft of comedy, lovingly teasing each other throughout but genuinely appreciating each other's talent. Love it.

[@lemartin3827]

I read this in Alan Partridge’s voice

[@nineteenninetyfive]

The Trip is the best thing on television. Please make many more.

[@speakatron5634]

Always a pleasure when Steve and Rob are together.

[@heeeeeresrossy]

Loved Steve recreating the Jill scene. 'I'm Alan Partridge' and 'Mid Morning Matters' are the best things ever put on screen. I could recite all of it 👍

[@d33j4ybf]

"You were only supposed to blow the bloody doors off!!!"

[@hogowar]

Balls on the man playing Saville. Respect and agree 100% about having “that” conversation

[@Jamesp1972]

Like him a lot, but that was a misstep, irrelevant ego fest given the documentary did the whole job

[@ChrisFarrellChannel]

This needs to be 10 times longer….

[@frontenac5083]

🤦🤦‍♂🤦‍♀

[@frontenac5083]

That's called an excerpt from a longer podcast. I don't know why they bother writing these things in the video description.

[@112abba211]

It’s the end where Mr. Brydon is extemporaneously reading out Steve’s obituary - with Steve laughing out - that’s the best bit. I think almost all of us secretly harbor a desire to make others around us laugh. Some - clearly are born to do it 🙂

[@dougster2k]

Great chemistry, great entertainment, would love to see more of you both, trip or otherwise

[@sicr7373]

I'm so glad I happen to be alive (and a similar age) at the same time as Rob and Steve....Very funny and talented guys.

[@SongBillong]

This is just utterly wonderful. Two brilliant blokes!

[@b0rg1010]

The trips were brilliant. No need to change the formula. 👍

[@lauren7784]

This brightened my Thursday right up - so looking forward to this new series!

[@countdracula7119]

So excited to hear that there'll be more episodes of From the Oasthouse coming out, it really is A+

[@SaintDomingo1]

I wouldn't say it completes me... but it certainly... ermm... finishes me off

[@WesleyScottOfficial]

I wonder what became of high noon. 🤔

[@utft5719]

​@@WesleyScottOfficialYou're high noon! You're high noon! YOURE HIGH NOON!

[@WesleyScottOfficial]

@@utft5719 🤣🤣🤣👏👏👏

[@Chris-B.]

Sorry, I just trumped.

[@garethwilliams2897]

As always brilliant, that Partridge sex scene absolute genius.

[@Art_Tibisolum]

Made my day seeing this! Thank you!!

[@lukerapsey3773]

Good god it’s about bloody time, love this stuff 😁

[@duchampsrook]

Haven’t watch this yet but Andy Patridge of XTC is one of my favorite musical artists. Can’t wait to watch!

[@dsabBMX]

So so good, could watch this for hours on end. So much to take in about partridge, trip, high level comedy in general and the relationship between the two, love it.

[@JoeHardacre]

It's like watching a pilot for a new series of the Trip - you have to do another, it's so funny

[@naybother]

I love these two together. You can tell there is love with the gentle constant ribbing.

[@idle_betazoid1990]

Two legends. Love it.

[@bigsmiles768]

Coogan seems to become more and more a rascal, hippie philosopher. What an absolute joy.

[@mumfnah]

From the Oasthouse was quality, i was listening to it on my lunch walks and cracking up when he was running, and not out of breath

[@ineedmyhat]

Great pairing like a coffee and a joint.

[@joeywright9390]

You two are perfect for this morning now 😂😂 xx

[@julyanjohns1237]

great to see you two back together again!

[@kurisensei]

Marion and Geoff was a brilliant show. I remember not really getting it at first

[@bluetoad2668]

It made you laugh and cry - great stuff

[@gabriellag2611]

Such a great, nuanced performance from Brydon in that. Excellent stuff; needs more love.

[@MRLUCCH]

They should do this every month until a new trip series is filmed.

[@jonathanadnitt7704]

Nice to see Steve to appear as Saxondale. Lovely stuff.

[@chrisiddon9737]

Loved this... love you two.

[@davidsmith5523]

Rob is such a full weight asset.

[@LordBonesaw]

Two legends one video… Great content guys

[@simonsaysrewind]

Absolutely fantastic 👏

[@dann536]

Absolute treat please get together more often!

[@OutOfMySystem]

Just loved The Trip and half of the fun is waiting to see which episode Rob cracks Steve. Brilliant.

[@gjp8860]

Yay … the hint of a new ‘Trip’ 😊 California chaps ? 😊

[@HughRaine]

From The Oasthouse is my absolute favourite Partridge content. Lovely stuff. Funny that Rob gets a little rankled at being told he'd like something broad... then cites the absolute broadest thing in MMM: the Inception phonecall! 😅

[@crh7742]

I could listen to these two talk shit all day. Great comedy chemistry.

[@PetroicaRodinogaster264]

I love Alan as a serious character actor, not as himself or a comedian. I love everything about Rob.

[@julianlineham]

Amazing, both of you legends

[@mitzloo1933]

I have all three of Alan Partridge’s audiobooks on rotation. Over and over. They never get old. Still as hilarious as the first listen except that I can also participate (Tits to all that - I’m sure we can work something out!). I may get some strange looks in public, but I’M having a good time and that is all that matters.

[@VAPIDISM]

Are you the guy with Partridge`s face tattooed on your chest

[@chillwinston8961]

So glad your back Rob!

[@kernowarty]

It always amuses me how Steve Coogan throughout the years has tried lots of different images and hair styles to disassociate himself with Alan Partridge but he still looks like him no matter what he does.

[@bluetoad2668]

I'm really relieved that they are the same age as me. I was suddenly terrified they were a few years younger.

[@phiakate]

Yes you both should do another TRIP. We love it.

[@RealBesty]

Absolutely glorious! 🏆

[@jorobinson8835]

That was brilliant Rob, thank you!

[@ceriannalflorencina8297]

Thank you, Rob, for all of your uploads. Theyre wonderful. But i love love love you with Steve Coogan. What an understated and perfect magic you both have. Lovely insights into your creative processes too. "Intelligent audiences like to do some work" so true... hope my own work will achieve the same one day ❤

[@ceriannalflorencina8297]

I adore The Oast House..LOVE it so much.

[@LanceRED58]

Absolutely love these guys !

[@sankeytheman]

This is awesome the Alan Partridge part. Insanely funny

[@Vegas_small_timer]

I think the best line for me during the black screen in Alan Partridge was mentioning about “access to DIXONS!!”

[@garethm3242]

The water splash of dementia 😆😆😆 Amazing

[@WaddedBliss]

This is great banter. It really is.

[@simoncharrington6742]

Just the best these guys together

[@shaolinpunkFTW]

Great to see you both back together. Top lads. Agree another Trip needs to be done, can't get enough of that series. Just need to put the camera on both of you and shout action, would still be gold.

[@shaolinpunkFTW]

Oh by the way, my comment didn't mean to take anything away from the writers who worked on The Trip, including you and Steve. I know there's a big strike going on and they deserve their dues too. While it would still be gold ad-libbed, it needs the magic touch of the writers to shape the continuing backstory, just saying ;)

[@radburns]

Love this team ❤

[@zazuzazz5419]

🎶The boys are back in town…🎶 ❤