Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa
- 2013 film
Alan Partridge makes a long-awaited transfer to the silver screen. Stars Steve Coogan, Colm Meaney, Tim Key, Felicity Montagu, Simon Greenall and more.
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Alpha Papa to get USA release in 2014
Magnolia Pictures has acquired the North American distribution rights for the BBC Films/Studio Canal comedy Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa, ensuring that the pic will get a theatrical release in the U.S.
Collider, 20th August 2013A Norfolk radio presenter's view on Alpha Papa
Alan Partridge has not only put Norfolk on the map, he serves as a cautionary tale for all local radio DJs, says BBC Norfolk Radio breakfast presenter Chris Goreham.
Laura Barnett, The Guardian, 19th August 2013Alpha Papa Unseen - an extra slice of Partridge
Alan Partridge writers Neil Gibbons and Rob Gibbons tell us about a hilarious scene that might have been - and a whole new plotline for Alan's assistant Lynn.
Paul Jones, Radio Times, 19th August 2013Review: Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa
Some critics have suggested that Partridge has changed in this film, that he is not a patch on the Partridge of the Travel Tavern era. But, heck, are sitcom characters not allowed an emotional arc?
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 14th August 2013Interview with writers Neil and Rob Gibbons
"There are days when you feel like Alan is taking over". Alpha Papa writers Neil Gibbons and Rob Gibbons on going inside the mind of Partridge.
Paul Jones, Radio Times, 13th August 2013Alpha Papa tops the UK box office
Alan Partridge film Alpha Papa has topped the UK box office in its opening weekend, according to early figures. The critically acclaimed comedy, which opened on 7 August, has made £2.17m so far in ticket sales.
BBC News, 12th August 2013Steve Coogan interview
On the couch with Steve Coogan, who discusses press intrusion, playing the "fame game" and the liberal views of Alan Partridge.
Sam Delaney, The Big Issue, 12th August 2013Armando Iannucci interview
'Comedy godfather' Armando Iannucci on the creation of Alan Partridge - and why UK comedy is making a comeback.
The Big Issue, 12th August 2013Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa - review
Steve Coogan's Alan Partridge remains his awful self in this hilarious, ramped-up, utterly English comedy thriller.
Philip French, The Observer, 11th August 2013The Alan Partridge guide to Norwich
The new Alpha Papa film has put Norwich in the spotlight. Here's where to eat, sleep, shop and have fun in Norwich. It's OK, they're not all Alan Partridge haunts.
Sarah Baxter, The Guardian, 10th August 2013