Dave This BBC sitcom stars Steve Coogan as Alan Partridge - a middle-aged, divorced man whose career is failing. He's a socially inept, narcissistic local radio presenter who used to be a television presenter. It follows on from Knowing Me Knowing You with Alan Partridge.Coogan is brilliant - as are the rest of the cast, who play various staff and other people whom Partridge encounters. There are two series. In the 1997 series, he lives in a travel tavern. In the 2002 series, he lives in a static caravan.

Audrey_L I've had no previous experiences with Alan Partridge persona and I didn't know what to expect from this series. It was brilliant. I especially liked the episodes "To Kill A Mocking Alan" and "Watership Alan", the former had me in tears from laughing and that does not happen often. The writing is without a mistake, the characters are interesting and amusing and Alan is one ignorant, vain and rude little man - but that makes this series so fun to watch. Here in Croatia, Alan Partridge is fairly unknown - it's such a shame. I'll try to get my hands on other series that feature Alan's adventures.10/10

movieman_kev Steve Coogan is back once again as Alan Partridge. Good ol' Alan isn't doing a talk show anymore. Having fallen in hard times, he's now an early morning radio DJ, living in a hotel after his wife kicked him out and still hoping and dreaming for a second series of his talk show. From Partridge's car being vandalized with naughty language, sacking employees, and presenting a corporate video, to dealing with hotel renovations, meeting an...overzealous fan, attending a funeral, and everything in between, this 6 episode series is a sheer joy to behold and is even better than the already wildly funny "Knowing Me, Knowing You". Suffice it to say this is simply brilliant. Note to BBC America: Bring this out on Region 1 DVD NOW!!! My Grade: A+

SenderBex Series two of 'I'm Alan Partridge' was not what people expected. Originally broadcast by the BBC in Autumn/Winter 2002, it followed hot on the heels of the legendary second series of 'The Office' - a tough act for anyone to follow. However....... We join an Alan who's moved up in the world - he now commands a 'six-figure income', has a euro-babe girlfriend and a detached house under construction . He's still at radio Norwich, but has achieved promotion of sorts - swapping his graveyard shift for the coveted 'late-evening' slot, displacing rival DJ Dave Clifton in the process.Unlike in the first series, Partridge has no 'end-game', having lately given up the notion of ever returning to television. What we watch instead is a twisted, middle-aged man simply killing time and filling his life with crass displays of wealth and unrequited relationships. What the HELL is going on with John the builder?Although I didn't laugh much the first time, subsequent viewings of the series revealed a wealth of subtle gags and endlessly detailed observational comedy. Alan's relationships with the other regular characters are now in constant flux - Alan losing the upper hand with 'rent-a-mate' Micheal - who has new independence, and long-suffering PA Lynne, who gradually begins to assert herself. His handovers with Dave Clifton also become increasingly bitter and spiteful. Here, the writers should be commended for developing the relationships between the characters, whilst highlighting the ever-increasing dark moments in Partridge's private life.There are still lots of excellent set-pieces: Alan insisting on doing a corporate presentation on fireplaces despite losing several pints of blood from a gaping leg-wound; A trip with Sonia to a stately home, which Alan tries to pass off as showbiz-pal Bono's house... Sonia: "Why the rope everywhere? why the plastic fruit?" Partridge: "The man is mentally ill - I've seen him eat a plastic pie!" I'd love to know what the real Bono would make of that statement!An admirable follow up to an all-time classic, It should have been aired after The Office furore had died down. 'Lovely Stuff'