Series 2 of The Alan Partridge Podcast launched
The second series of From The Oasthouse, The Alan Partridge Podcast is now available from Audible.
The platform confirms: "Much-loved broadcaster, newscaster, sportscaster, thoughtcaster, and podcaster, Alan Partridge, today returns to the spoken-word entertainment medium with the second series of From The Oasthouse.
"Following the triumphant success of his first award-winning foray into podcasting (The Independent "up there with his funniest work"), this 11-part original sees Alan at his most intimate, and at a time of change in his self-credited superb life.
"The series re-joins the broadcaster, writer, philanthropist, and one of the first public figures to suggest high-visibility clothing for people manning temporary car parks, after a period of upheaval which has seen him lose his beloved dog, radio work, and presenting job on BBC television. But not his gift for podcasting!
"Liberated from the burdens of broadcasting guidelines and dog ownership, Alan is happier and more interesting than ever - free to explore a raft of creative, physical and romantic outlets, making him the perfect podcast host. With time and energy on his hands, this newly unencumbered Alan-about-town, embarks on a range of fascinating activities in 11 revealing audio vignettes. From novel-writing to swimming, potholing to songmanship, day trips to dating - Alan searches to fill the void in his home life and find the happiness and direction he deserves.
"In exchange for a series of payments from Audible, he promises an access-all-areas pass to the nooks and crannies of his hinterland, to reveal a wiser, cleverer, more reflective Alan than many of his more vaunted peers have given him credit for. He then sends the resultant podcasts to Audible ensuring they meet the technical specifications laid down in the contract."
The episode descriptions are as follows:
Episode 1, Rekindlings: A chance encounter with a local radio exec offers Alan hope of a professional revival.
Episode 2, Novel: Keen to open up new revenue streams and inspired by a friendly proctologist, Alan has decided to write a novel.
Episode 3, Stake Out: Alan lies in wait hoping to catch fly tippers who have been dumping building materials on a patch of grass behind the cul-de-sac.
Episode 4, Potholing: Alan and his friend Ronald go potholing but Ronald stays in the car because he's in a mood but that's Ronald for you.
Episode 5, Tyneham: Alan visits a living museum to remember a time when sacrifice mattered.
Episode 6, Wild Swimming: Although not a Guardian columnist, Alan goes wild swimming and talks about it at length.
Episode 7, Time Travel: After being teased by some council workers while speed walking through a park, Alan reflects on the death of his dog and ponders the possibility of going back in time.
Episode 8, Katarina: Alan's online search for love has so far proved fruitless but could Mrs Right be someone closer to home?
Episode 9, Brand Ambassador: Still to receive a job offer, Alan wonders if his commercial endorsements are creating a conflict of interest.
Episode 10, Alpha Male: After taking an online course - The Confidence Muscle with Chip Keeble - Alan musters the machismo to make a grand gesture to the woman he loves.
Episode 11, Perfect Day: Alan decides to focus on what matters - an afternoon teaching his grandchildren about the wonders of the solar system.
Written by Steve Coogan, Rob Gibbons and Neil Gibbons and performed by Coogan there is four hours and fifteen minutes of new content in total across the eleven episodes.
The character published the following video on his Twitter account:
(If you are not an Audible subscriber you can purchase for £20. You can however sign up for a free trial to access the podcast that way)
To promote the new series, Alan has also published a LinkedIn blog: How to make professional connections
His tips include "Learn to sidle. Eavesdrop in a room until you find a conversation you can follow. Latch on, and very very slowly get closer and closer, murmuring agreement louder and louder. Before long you'll be inside the conversation and might make a friend."