This Time with Alan Partridge finale review

Back to his worst.

Is This Time Alan Partridge's last Aha!?

He still makes for monstrous, relentless and shockingly inappropriate viewing. But as This Time hits the final straight, this is surely the end for Alan.

The Alanaissance has been a joy to behold, but after blustering his way back into primetime can Norfolk's finest get through a #MeToo debate without putting his foot in it? The result is Rolls-Royce-level buffoonery in a series that has seen Partridge routinely but lovingly outwitted by numerous capable female co-stars.

Aha! Alan Partridge fan creates comedy wallpaper

An Alan Partridge fan has created wallpaper of the comedy hero - which has been put up in his home.

This Time with Alan Partridge, episode 5, review

Here the viewer finds his/her self in a dilemma - to laugh or be appalled, to laugh with or at Alan, or both.

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This Time with Alan Partridge review

Partridge Irish 'lookalike' was peak TV comedy.

Now that he has elbowed his way back on to primetime, Alan has some scores to settle. In the latest edition of the more-fun One Show, he targets "squiggle-haired horticulturist" Monty Don in a product-placement sting before co-host Jennie brings him face-to-face with a Partridge lookalike.

This Time with Alan Partridge, episode 4, review

There has never been a Partridge moment more genius than this.

After last week's awkwardness, Alan is back in his astonishing puffer jacket and back on top, letting us in on both his weekly meat consumption and his views on corporal punishment. An inch broader than some previous Partridges, but no less expertly constructed, with big laughs everywhere.