Alan Partridge navigates a series of frustrating incidents while awaiting the arrival of his main guest. His preparations are hampered by a recalcitrant show jumper who refuses to participate, a rival television figure who neglects his son’…

Alan dismissed the critic’s assessment of his chat show as “moribund” with a practiced air of indifference. The evening’s guests were a transsexual columnist from Playboy, and a magician who specialized in hypnosis. Adding to the unusual li…

Alan finds himself harmonizing with American singer Gina Langland on Abba classics, first after gently correcting her understanding of his name. He also has a pointed exchange with a slick celebrity agent regarding his back hair. Meanwhile,…

Alan finds himself tongue-tied when French television personality Nina Varnier co-hosts a Paris edition of his program. Meanwhile, he attempts a philosophical discussion with a chef, displays his athletic wear, and terminates the employment…

Terry Norton, boxing promoter and man recently cleared of murder, is visibly irritated by Alan's retelling of the crime to the assembled crowd. Adding to the awkwardness, a representative of "Club Alan Partridge" makes a dramatic entrance –…

Alan finds himself the target of two American children who aspire to Hollywood filmmaking, and engages in conversation with the hosts of a talk show geared towards a lesbian audience. A particularly unfortunate ventriloquist performance is …