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I'm Alan Partridge - In The PressJohn Stapleton to play Alan Partridge in movie biopic? As if fictional TV presenter Alan Partridge conducting a round of media interviews this week were not bizarre enough, he's now nominated the man he wants to play him in a movie of his life. And the lucky man? None other than Oldham's own ITV broadcasting legend John Stapleton. Written by Dianne Bourne. The Manchester Evening News, 19th October 2011 Fact-checking the famous: This week, Alan Partridge. Written by Johnny Dee. The Guardian, 8th October 2011 I, Partridge: Exclusive Extract It's 1997 and life isn't going well for Alan Partridge. He's been kicked out of the family home by wife Carol, his company, Peartree Productions, is suffering from the fatal shooting that occurred in the final episode of his chat show... Shortlist, 30th September 2011 My TV hero: Tony Jordan on Alan Partridge Life Of Mars producer Tony Jordan says: "I learned everything I know about pitching a television series from Alan Partridge." Written by Tony Jordan. The Guardian, 26th September 2011 Alan Partridge is back and making it big again... After some time in the wilderness, the vigorous all-rounder is back and making it big again... Written by Paul Jones. The Radio Times, 21st September 2011 Partridge Twitter account gets over 50,000 followers Alan Partridge has officially joined Twitter, and has racked up 50,000 followers in the first two days alone. Such Small Portions, 16th September 2011 Alan Partridge joins Twitter, blogosphere celebrates This is basically why Twitter was invented. Alan Partridge reaches out to the masses on that new fangled social-networking world wide web. Written by Laura Martin. The Daily Mirror, 16th September 2011 A-ha! The return of Alan Partridge As the man who put Norwich on the map prepares to tell his story, Matt Chorley charts his rise (and fall) from talk show to travel tavern. Written by Matt Chorley. The Independent on Sunday, 29th May 2011 HarperCollins acquires Alan Partridge memoir HarperCollins has acquired a memoir by comedian Steve Coogan of his most famous character, Alan Partridge. The title has moved publishers even before publication, having previously been listed on Nielsen BookData as being published by Century. Written by Charlotte Williams. The Bookseller, 27th May 2011 Alan Partridge film to start shooting in 2012 After years of false starts, Coogan has announced filming is set to begin next year on the Alan Partridge movie. But what will Alan be doing on the big screen...? Dave, 27th April 2011 Steve Coogan: 'Alan Partridge movie to shoot in 2012' Steve Coogan has confirmed that the long-awaited Alan Partridge movie will begin filming next year. Written by Daniel Sperling. Digital Spy, 24th April 2011 Steve Coogan: 'Partridge film is moving slowly' Steve Coogan has admitted that the planned Alan Partridge film is still only in the early stages. Written by Simon Reynolds. Digital Spy, 26th October 2010 Pass notes No 2,838: Alan Partridge Steve Coogan's DJ and former chatshow host is back for an online comedy series. The Guardian, 30th August 2010 Fans salute 'real Alan Partridge' 26 fans travelled from as far away as Australia, Thailand and the US to pay homage to veteran BBC Radio Norfolk early-morning show host DJ Wally Webb - allegedly the inspiration for Steve Coogan's hit character. Written by Fred Attewill. Metro, 15th September 2009 Will the Alan Partridge movie work? I have a question: would an Alan Partidge movie work for worldwide audiences? I'm really not convinced the character is that funny if you're not British. Written by Dan Owen. Dan's Media Digest, 26th May 2009 Coogan writing Alan Partridge film Steve Coogan is back in the follow-up to 2006's Night At The Museum, Battle of the Smithsonian. The British comedian reprises his role as Octavius, the Roman general brought back to life by museum night watchman Lawrence Daley (Ben Stiller). He says it was a pleasure to work with Owen Wilson and reveals an I'm Alan Partridge film is also in the works. Written by Nesta McGregor. BBC, 22nd May 2009 |
