Series synopsis
This Time with Alan Partridge is a British comedy talk television series that premiered on BBC One on February 25, 2019. It ended on June 4, 2021. It stars Steve Coogan, Felicity Montagu, Susannah Fielding and Tim Key.
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?
Premise
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?
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Steve Coogan as Alan Partridge
- Felicity Montagu as Lynn Benfield
- Susannah Fielding as Jennie Gresham
- Tim Key as Simon Denton
- Lolly Adefope as Ruth Duggan
- Alex Dee as Floor Manager
Guest cast
- Leila Farzad as Clarissa Hoskin
- Simon Kunz as Father Paul
- John Thomson as Joe Beasley
- Nigel Lindsay as Tommy
- Rosie Cavaliero as Rosie Whitter
- Matt Smith as Dan Milner
- Ellie White as Dee Gilhooly
- Jamie Demetriou as Ralphy Moore
- Polly Kemp as Dr Hilary Couchman
- Peter de Jersey as Dr Joseph Fraser
- Jonathan Watson as Dale Daniels
- Geoffrey McGivern as Old Lady
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 14 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 2 | March 15, 2019 | |
| Season 1 | 6 | February 25, 2019 | April 1, 2019 |
| Season 2 | 6 | April 30, 2021 | June 4, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Outtakes from Season Two. Steve Coogan breaks character too many times to mention. |
|
| 2 | Alan Takes to the Streets! Comic Relief 2019 | March 15, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Due to the sudden illness of its regular host, BBC One magazine show This Time welcomes Alan Partridge as its guest presenter. A long-awaited return to primetime broadcasting. |
February 25, 2019 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 This Time presents a special show dedicated to the memory of a much-cherished broadcaster. With viewers in shock, it falls to Alan to handle this delicate situation as only he can. |
March 4, 2019 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 With exciting news on the show’s presenting lineup, Alan and Jennie get stuck into the issues of the day: Scottishness, vegetarianism and a harrowing look at corporal punishment. |
March 11, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Now the main man on BBC magazine show This Time, Alan Partridge is thrillingly in his depth. But with changes behind the scenes, could his position be in jeopardy? |
April 30, 2021 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 A 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. |
May 7, 2021 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Alan embarks on a high-octane SAS training mission while resident drinks expert Rosie Whitter joins the team in the studio. |
May 14, 2021 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC One |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 25, 2019 |
| Last aired | June 4, 2021 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Friday at 21:30:00 |