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This Time with Alan Partridge

TV·2019–2021·2 seasons, 12 episodes·BBC One·Comedy, Talk·30m

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Alan is handed a career lifeline - the chance to stand in as co-host on This Time, a weekday magazine show. But can he capitalise on the opportunity?

Highest-rated episodes all ranked

  1. 01This Time with Alan Partridge S01E04Episode 4S01E04 · 9.0Established as the show’s permanent co-host, Alan is making fearless, no-nonsense TV. Today, that’s police dog bravery, product placement and meeting his own celebrity lookalike.
  2. 02This Time with Alan Partridge S02E02Episode 2S02E02 · 9.0A special episode focusing on criminal justice. A new make-up artist puts a spring in Alan's step, while a blast from his past returns to make amends.
  3. 03This Time with Alan Partridge S02E03Episode 3S02E03 · 9.0Alan embarks on a high-octane SAS training mission while resident drinks expert Rosie Whitter joins the team in the studio.

Cast

Steve CooganSteve CooganAlan Partridge
Felicity Montagu
Felicity MontaguLynn BenfieldSusannah FieldingSusannah FieldingJennie GreshamTim KeyTim KeySimon DentonLolly AdefopeLolly AdefopeRuth DugganAlex DeeAlex DeeFloor Manager

Episodes by season

Season01Best seasonEpisode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode6Episodes2019Aired 8.2Season avg
  1. S01E01This Time with Alan Partridge S01E01Episode 1February 25, 2019 7.5Due to the sudden illness of its regular host, BBC One magazine show This Time welcomes Alan Partridge as its guest presenter. A long-awaite
  2. S01E02This Time with Alan Partridge S01E02Episode 2March 4, 2019 8.5This Time presents a special show dedicated to the memory of a much-cherished broadcaster. With viewers in shock, it falls to Alan to handle
  3. S01E03This Time with Alan Partridge S01E03Episode 3March 11, 2019 8.0With exciting news on the show’s presenting lineup, Alan and Jennie get stuck into the issues of the day: Scottishness, vegetarianism and a
  4. S01E04This Time with Alan Partridge S01E04Season's bestEpisode 4March 18, 2019 9.0Established as the show’s permanent co-host, Alan is making fearless, no-nonsense TV. Today, that’s police dog bravery, product placement an
  5. S01E05This Time with Alan Partridge S01E05Episode 5March 25, 2019 8.0A special programme focusing on the #MeToo movement and a chance for Alan to show off his broadcasting chops. Alan’s very own mixed vocal ha
  6. S01E06This Time with Alan Partridge S01E06Episode 6April 1, 2019 8.0Faced with some of live TV’s toughest challenges - rancour behind the scenes, a viewer in danger, a ladies fashion segment - Alan calls on ‘

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

Season02Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode6Episodes2021Aired 8.2Season avg
  1. S02E01This Time with Alan Partridge S02E01Episode 1April 30, 2021 8.0Now the main man on BBC magazine show This Time, Alan Partridge is thrillingly in his depth. But with changes behind the scenes, could his p
  2. S02E02This Time with Alan Partridge S02E02Season's bestEpisode 2May 7, 2021 9.0A special episode focusing on criminal justice. A new make-up artist puts a spring in Alan's step, while a blast from his past returns to ma
  3. S02E03This Time with Alan Partridge S02E03Episode 3May 14, 2021 9.0Alan embarks on a high-octane SAS training mission while resident drinks expert Rosie Whitter joins the team in the studio.
  4. S02E04This Time with Alan Partridge S02E04Episode 4May 21, 2021 8.0Alan delivers a hard-hitting expose of the Chemsex phenomenon and drama therapist Izzy Barnes leads a live workshop in the studio.
  5. S02E05This Time with Alan Partridge S02E05Episode 5May 28, 2021 7.5Alan takes to the skies with a flight in a Spitfire, while Jennie comes face to face with her online troll. New band Cayman perform live.
  6. S02E06This Time with Alan Partridge S02E06Episode 6June 4, 2021 7.5A special regal edition sees a member of the royal family welcomed to the studio. But can Alan maintain his dignity in the face of a career-

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

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