MONKEY TENNIS - The Alan Partridge Fan Podcast
The definitive Alan Partridge fan podcast, dissecting and celebrating his output episode by episode. Acclaimed as one of the best TV & Film podcasts by The Telegraph, featuring guest appearances from stars Tim Key, Stephen Mangan, Susannah Fielding, and Simon Greenall. Join us as we discuss our favourite moments, the character’s lasting legacy, and analyse the entire Alan Partridge Universe: I’m Alan Partridge, Knowing Me Knowing You, The Day Today, Alpha Papa, Mid Morning Matters and more. Plus, we delve into From The Oasthouse, and have all the latest on BBC One’s This Time.
Episodes
173 • Episode 1 Rerun (I'm Alan Partridge S1E1)
We're rerunning the fun and turning the clock back 10 years this week, as we revisit the first ever episode of Monkey Tennis, in which we tackle I'm Alan Partridge Series 1, Episode 1... Worth the entry fee alone for a new intro from 2026's very own Tom Stabb. Come for the disappointing audio quality, stay for the lack of in-depth research. Needless to say things did get better.LIVE SHOW: We retur
172 • Bank Holiday Bonanza!
As we continue to celebrate 10 Years of Monkey Tennis with some special episodes, today we're think-abouting which celebrity you'd spend a bank holiday with and what would you do? We've taken a look back through the feedback archives to create a Mega Bank Holiday Compilation for your listening pleasure, bringing together all the fantastic bank holiday pastimes and middling-celeb combinations you'v
171 • Ten Years of Monkey Tennis: Ask Us Anything!
Join us for a special 'Ask Us Anything' victory lap as we celebrate a decade of Monkey Tennis with behind the scenes intel, a special live announcement and answers to your many questions, from 'What should Partridge do next?' to 'Has your career gone off the rails a bit?'LIVE SHOW NEWS: We will make our return to the Prince Charles Cinema on Thursday 19 November. Get your tickets here: https://pri
170 • How Are You? Wrap Up + Your Feedback
In this series finale, your favourite wetwipe industry plants give their verdict on Alan's mental health voyage. We also cover your feedback, whether you're a genuine Partridge insider or just a man called 'bonk'.To help support the show you can leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, tell a friend about us, share an episode, or buy us a bottle of Sunny D over at ko-fi.com/monkeyte
169 • How Are You? Episode 6
Alan returns (again) to the BBC and gets obsessed with substations as we review the final episode of How Are You. Also featured: The death of Darryl, the plane crash that never was, and - or course - The Lynnterview.To help support the show you can leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, tell a friend about us, share an episode, or buy us a cup of Kenco over at ko-fi.com/monkeytenn
168 • How Are You? Episode 5
We try our very best to carpe the diem this week, as we discuss the rifts in Alan's relationship, between Lynn and the law, and in the APU itself. Plus: Lynn's analogue Tinder, Alan finally tries stand-up, and we spot a return to sitcom territory.Join us: Make your life extraordinary!To help support the show you can leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, tell a friend about us, sh
167 • How Are You? Episode 4
Alan's up a hill and we're down a rabbit hole this week as we play Top Tor or No Score and Batman: Returns. Infidelity, germaphobes and Peartree Cartography also come under the spotlight, and we ask: Is Jamie Demetriou wasted? How easy is shepherding? And how often have you just happened upon a choir in a cave?To help support the show you can leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify,
166 • How Are You? Episode 3
Where else would you get Fat Bottomed Girls, train risotto and robot middlemen? We also cover joke repetition, emasculated Alan and 'world firsts' as we hit Alan's midway point (ahem).To help support the show you can leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, tell a friend about us, share an episode, or buy us a packet of Toffos over at ko-fi.com/monkeytennisFollow us and get in touch
165 • How Are You? Episode 2
Abandon your principles, strap on a jetpack (sorry, jetsuit) and join us as we discuss fake books, Alan's driving school and a rrrrather posh sports day.To help support the show you can leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, tell a friend about us, share an episode, or buy us a big marker pen over at ko-fi.com/monkeytennisFollow us and get in touch...Twitter | Instagram | Facebook
164 • How Are You? Episode 1
We're back to cover Alan's latest docuseries, taking in egg obsessions, Holly Willoughby, corporate claims, Rupert the Bear, and dodgy showreels along the way. When you don't subscribe to the pod, we feel like you're not really taking us seriously...To help support the show you can leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, tell a friend about us, share an episode, or buy us a pint of
163 • Big Beacon: Chapters 30 to 33 + Wrap Up
We enter our mind palaces as we conclude our Big Beacon coverage, debating whether it's Alan's 'Parklife' or his 'Be Here Now'. Also covered: Bread's theme tune, Seldom's patriotism and Clarkson's farm. Plus, Lynn gets the full name treatment, we play 'Sequels in Sequence' and someone we won't name gets a Paddy Mc-kicking.To help support the show you can leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts
162 • Big Beacon: Chapters 26 to 29
Listen, Love! We deep dive on Seldom and Jennie this week, while also giving Happy Ferguson a nibble. Plus: Oasthouse origins, Avatar unravelled, and we play a quiz you can't (every which way but) lose.To help support the show you can leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, tell a friend about us, share an episode, or buy us a hand fan over at ko-fi.com/monkeytennisFollow us and ge
161 • Big Beacon: Chapters 22 to 25
Jennie-bashing and speculation on Coogan's PR policy loom large this week. Speaking from personal experience, we also cover scuppered book deals, the faff involved in entering Broadcasting House, and our own 'faecal Dresden'. And that's before we lose it over A Turkey's Journey. And then Greg Dyke's texts. And then Alan's DIY skills. Could listening make this the Greatest Day of your life?To help
160 • Big Beacon: Chapters 17 to 21
Sh*thousery meets lighthousery this week as we talk passive aggressive emails, Weinstein's eggs, and do deep dives on scampi fries. We ask 'How well has Partridge aged?' and 'Is Alan's "cancer' the worst thing he's ever done?'. We hope the episode makes you weak at the knees (and not leak at the wees).To help support the show you can leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, tell a f
159 • Big Beacon: Chapters 13 to 16
ITV gets kicked, Chiles gets evaluated and 'chav' gets revisited this week. We also tread carefully through Alan's big sex scene and peek into Lynn's therapy sessions, before Keys and Gray enter the fray. Will it be chips?To help support the show you can leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, tell a friend about us, share an episode, or buy us a Toblerone over at ko-fi.com/monkeyt
158 • Big Beacon: Chapters 9 to 12
Alan's 50 grand rebrand, Lynn's bigotry and Adam's egg matrix all come under scrutiny this week. Also discussed: Bash Street Kids, bunny ears, and Benfield: Attorney at Law. We're SURE that the way we MITCHUM the LYNX between Scissored Isle and Big Beacon will NIVEA be bested.Bonus content fun: Nick's Mega Friends Themed PlaylistTo help support the show you can leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Po
157 • Big Beacon: Chapters 5 to 8
In todays episode you join us at Esther McVey's BBQ: we're discussing how Alan's famous pals are chosen, the identity of "Lady A", bad regional telly, and asking what similes are (meta)phor...To help support the show you can leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, tell a friend about us, share an episode, or buy us a big marker pen over at ko-fi.com/monkeytennisFollow us and get in
156 • Big Beacon: Chapters 1 to 4
From the lofty highs of poetry to the greasy lows of fatbergs, join us for a scout about the opening chapters of Big Beacon. We wave goodbye to Seldom, enjoy an HR ambush and question Alan's product placement and corporate work.To help support the show you can leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, tell a friend about us, share an episode, or buy us a pint of bitter over at ko-fi.
155 • Big In The Back Time: Part 2 (Your Feedback)
From Kaplinsky to Oddie and Stewart to Strangelove, we're covering the big names as we tackle your feedback (and invoices) in today's episode. PLUS: Alan's neighbours, guilty pleasure sitcoms, and we invite AI to steal your jobs.Our Big Beacon deep-dive begins next week!To help support the show you can leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, tell a friend about us, share an episode
154 • Big In The Back Time: Part 1 (Your Feedback)
We're back and eager to discuss new Partridge, driving bans, and of course, your feedback. Whether you have thoughts on Oasthouse, are asking "How much Michael is too much Michael", or you’re simply a Farmer horrified by Sting and Shaggy collaborating and want your concerns heard, we’re here to offer an APU POV. Our analysis of Big Beacon is coming soon...To help support the show you can leave us
153 • From The Oasthouse S3: Ep 11 + Wrap Up
We try not to get distracted by sandwiches as we talk central packing, funeral catering and, yes, the return of our old Geordie friend in the series finale. PLUS: We discuss playing with audience expectations, the clash of old and new Partridge, and where this series of Oasthouse sits in the APU.To help support the show you can leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, tell a friend
152 • From The Oasthouse S3: Eps 9 + 10
This week we combine Alan's potato-themed blockbuster, a big Shrek, Tony Robinson, and an actual Geordie, whilst discussing bad graveside behaviour and Algarve camping, creating an episode that will tumble around your head like trainers in a washing machine and is not - repeat not - a bag of bits.To help support the show you can leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, tell a friend
151 • From The Oasthouse S3: Eps 7 + 8
We're on high alert for Michael sightings this week as we talk ASMR, bad dads, the strumpet supervisor, and weaponised grandkids. Plus: We make a shellfish stretch, Alan takes on India, and we investigate hairy fish.To help support the show you can leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, tell a friend about us, share an episode, or buy us a pint of bitter, big marker pen, whatever
150 • From The Oasthouse S3: Eps 5 + 6
Alan's back in the commentary box this week as we put on our Heavy Thinking Hats and talk nude sleeping, Wogan's wake, coke, groupies, and Falkland penguins. Questions posed: Is Alan a hater? Does commentary work without imagery? Is Alan working his way through the 'phobias? All the haters, see you later, mash your brain like a bag of potaters.To help support the show you can leave us a 5-star rat
149 • From The Oasthouse S3: Eps 3 + 4
We discuss abused Alan, Lynn's lethargy, medicinal McDonalds and political Partridge this week as Michael is teased and Katrina's displeased. Plus: How dogs vote, yellow sticker strategy and we ask, have the writers hit their fan service phase?To help support the show you can leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, tell a friend about us, share an episode, or buy us a Flavia over a
148 • From The Oasthouse S3: Eps 1 + 2
Nasal health and bidets dominate the chat this week as we speculate about 'And Did Those Feet,' play Drive-by or Drive-lie and talk ASMR, recycled content and unlocked toilet doors. If you enjoy the pod, ask yourself: could I have this in leather?To help support the show you can leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, tell a friend about us, share an episode, or buy us a cup of Ken
147 • Alan Attack! Part 2 (Your Feedback)
Our extended rifle (not like that) through your feedback sees us try to date Carol (not like that), take on Edmonds, Daniels, Madeley and Partridge at once (not like that), delve into your bank holiday fantasies (not like that) and get corrected by a pedantic listener (exactly like that).Links to things we talked about this week:Christmas Morning with Noel 1988I'm Alan Partridge studio audience bo
146 • Alan Attack! Part 1 (Your Feedback)
Musk! Cheeseman! Terrible! McGuinness! Katrina! Photoshop! Butter! Stratagem! A collection of words designed to optimise our ranking in search results after an extended absence? Topics covered in this first episode of a brand new series, as we rake through your feedback? Or a bit of both? Hmmm, really makes you think.Links to things we talked about this week:Tropic Thunder: Rain of MadnessRichard
145 • Stratagem Streaming Special
Stratagem's now streaming, so we take a second look at Alan's live outing, the (minimal) good and the (plentiful) bad. Plus: the missing medley, the DFS disguise, and an ill-advised visit to the future. SPOILERS APLENTY so please watch Stratagem before listening!- - - - - -If you like what we do you can give us a star rating & review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify / star the episode in Overcast
144 • From The Oasthouse S2: Ep 11 + Wrap Up
Fire! Fire! The garage is on fire! Alan's entire universe burns this week as we cover heroin, on-air boozing and Alan's perfect day. Plus: our thoughts on Oasthouse, your thoughts on Oasthouse, and Nick's attempts to pronounce some foreign words.- - - - - -If you like what we do you can give us a star rating / review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, star the episode in Overcast, tell a friend, share
143 • From The Oasthouse S2: Eps 9 + 10
We've adopted a power stance this week, but the optics are not good. With a deep dive on Katrina, Partridge politics and Will Smith all covered, you'd like to listen - and we've agreed to allow you to try.- - - - - -If you like what we do you can give us a star rating / review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, star the episode in Overcast, tell a friend, share an episode on your socials... the choice
142 • From The Oasthouse S2: Eps 7 + 8
Hey Gurl! Imagine if you played an episode of Monkey Tennis to King Henry VIII, it would blow his miiiiind.... Join us for another double dose of Alan analysis as we cosy up to the new lady in Alan's life and travel back in time (sort of) to learn about Seldom's unique diet. This week's episode may not complete you, but it'll certainly finish you off...- - - - - -If you like what we do you can giv
141 • From The Oasthouse S2: Eps 5 + 6
This week, we talk trump containment, road test building society rhymes and Producer Jed reviews Chernobyl. Plus: Alan's chin tuck, Nick's Tyneham trivia, some light Guardian-bashing and some onomatapoedantry. We're just some men on a podcast, go away please!- - - - - -If you like what we do you can give us a star rating / review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, star the episode in Overcast, tell a
140 • From The Oasthouse S2: Eps 3 + 4
We're ticking off our bucket list this week as Alan gets stuck in a hole: 1) Discuss superpowers 2) Analyse Alan & Ronald's 'friendship' 3) Lose our minds over sandwiches 4) Get Producer Jed to review Rumpelstiltskin. Tick tick tick tick and boom!- - - - - -If you like what we do you can give us a star rating / review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, star the episode in Overcast, tell a friend,
139 • From The Oasthouse S2: Eps 1 + 2
Running late but sounding great, we dive into the second series of '...Oasthouse', discussing Alan's maudlin moments, Pat Farrell's lenient sentencing, and Daniel Bedingfield's Freddie Mercury. Plus: Did Partridge write a porno?- - - - - -If you like what we do you can give us a star rating / review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, star the episode in Overcast, tell a friend, share an episode on you
138 • Alan’s Deep Bath: Part 2 (Your Feedback)
Morning, Susan! It’s our second episode rifling through your feedback at MT HQ before we return to the Oasthouse next week. Join us as we trawl through the latest of your emails, tweets and messages, revealing the truth behind Joanna Lumley’s plastic anus, pondering Gareth Cheeseman and Saxondale rewatches, and calculating how long it would take to listen to all of Monkey Tennis so far. PLUS: Audi
137 • Alan’s Deep Bath: Part 1 (Your Feedback)
Join us for a feedback special as we talk Oasthouse series 2, American Alan, Beardwatch and Stewart Lee, whilst fielding your thoughts on Steve Coogan's history of stand-up.- - - - - -If you like what we do you can give us a star rating / review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, star the episode in Overcast, tell a friend, share an episode on your socials... the choice is yours!To support us in makin
136 • Stratagem
We're a member down and Alan's member's up as we review Stratagem: the first live outing for AP in 14 years. We discuss the trouble with arena comedy, Lynn on film, and how to cater for 3 decades of fans. PLUS: Seldom's tribute, Martin's dinner and Alan's doctorate!FOLLOW US: twitter.com/ThePartridgePod • facebook.com/ThePartridgePod • instagram.com/MonkeyTennisPod • thepartridgepod@gmail.com • MT
135 • Alan Partridge And Other Less Successful Characters
Strap on your gauntlet and fire up Windows XP as we delve into the 2008 Coogan live experience. The penultimate stop in our journey before we pull into Stratagem Central next week. We chat all things Calves and Thicket, swap a Ferrino for a Saxondale and, of course, scrutinise Alan himself and the success of his Forward Solutions programme. PLUS: we finally tackle the big question, is Steve a bit
134 • The Man Who Thinks He's It
Journey with us to "a different time" as we talk Thicket, Ferrino, Calves and of course Partridge, looking at Steve's 1998 show through a 2022 lens. Plus: Chumbawamba knowledge, football ignorance and Coogs' nudes! Are we The Men Who Think It's Sh*t? (Spoiler: it's complicated)GET IN TOUCH: twitter.com/ThePartridgePod • facebook.com/ThePartridgePod • instagram.com/MonkeyTennisPod • thepartridgepod
133 • Anglian Lives
Without a hint of laryngitis, we've got a lot to say about the curious anomaly that is Anglian Lives. Join us as we query the purpose of this odd addition to the APU, discussing Digital Dave, the Gabbitas empire, and Alan's 3 rules for life. Plus: VHS bombshells, Diddy confusion, AND Jed finally gets more than one word!FOLLOW US: twitter.com/ThePartridgePod • facebook.com/ThePartridgePod • instagr
132 • Speak Your Brains: Part 2 (Your Feedback)
Alan worms his way into a dissertation and the world of fitness this week, as we respond to your feedback and ask important questions like 'How long is Partridge?', 'Where will Stratagem end up?' and 'Who's going to teach tennis to Jeff's kids?' PLUS: Nick is introduced to Splatball and briefly loses his mind. Join us!GET IN TOUCH: twitter.com/ThePartridgePod • facebook.com/ThePartridgePod • insta
131 • Speak Your Brains: Part 1 (Your Feedback)
We're exploring your crackpot Alan theories and Large Questions on this episode, whilst also speculating on Stratagem and looking at Coogan's busy season: Chivalry, Savile and the AP promo trail... PLUS: Make sure you keep listening to the end to hear the shocking conclusion of this week's episode!CONTACT THE POD: twitter.com/ThePartridgePod • facebook.com/ThePartridgePod • instagram.com/MonkeyTen
130 • The Witchfinder
We set off on 'The Road To Stratagem' with a look at the very Partridge-adjacent The Witchfinder, discussing all the chemistry, cameos and crossover between this show and tales of another Anglian man driven by ego and status.FOLLOW US: twitter.com/ThePartridgePod • facebook.com/ThePartridgePod • instagram.com/MonkeyTennisPod • thepartridgepod@gmail.com • MT Hotline: 07923 600 017If you've enjoyed
Knowing Me Knowing Yule: Part 2 (LIVE) revisited
It's time to give you a right good stuffing (oooh pardon!) with part 2 of our Knowing Me Knowing Yule live special revisit. It's innuendo filled, and Hucknall heavy, plus we pull the biggest cracker ever pulled at a podcast live show. Please don't take our pod away from us!Get 8 FREE craft beers for just £5.95 postage - beer52.com/monkeytennisFOLLOW US: twitter.com/ThePartridgePod • facebook.com/T
Knowing Me Knowing Yule: Part 1 (LIVE) revisited
Like pretty much every TV channel at Christmas, we're giving you a repeat! It's been 4 years since our Knowing Me Knowing Yule live special, so here's part 1 revisited... featuring choir shaming, Noel's House Party-ing and Norwich stag do-ing. A HO-HO-HO!Get 8 FREE craft beers for just £5.95 postage - beer52.com/monkeytennisGET IN TOUCH: twitter.com/ThePartridgePod • facebook.com/ThePartridge
Susannah Fielding (aka Jennie Gresham) revisited
This episode was originally broadcast on 06 October 2020... Special guest Susannah Fielding (Jennie Gresham) joins us this week to reveal some This Time series 2 tidbits, and discuss the Partridge audition process. Plus: lost episodes, missing moral mazes, Jennie & Alan's complicated relationship, and we get some exciting (exclusive) news along the way.Get 8 FREE craft beers for just £5.95 pos
Tim Key (aka Sidekick Simon) revisited
This episode was originally broadcast on 29 Sept 2020... Sidekick Simon himself joins us for a special episode, where we discuss becoming Simon and his decade in the APU. Plus: Kissing Daisy May Cooper, deceiving David O'Doherty & why 'Alan' is an adjective, as well as imposter syndrome, tackling the digiwall and his part in the Gibbons other comedy.Get 8 FREE craft beers for just £5.95 postag
129 • Shaun Keaveny
Radio legend Shaun Keaveny joins us this week to look at just how realistic Alan’s radio career is. We explore awkward on-air beefs, find out how a "tired and confused" Shaun managed to upset Alan Titchmarsh, and we learn that maybe everyone’s a little more Partridge than they think...Follow Shaun on Twitter • Follow Shaun on InstagramShaun's podcasts: The Line-Up • RockanorySupport our new campai
128 • Scroobius Pip and Stu Whiffen
Fellow podcasters Scroobius Pip and Stu Whiffen join us for a Partridge appreciation chat this week. We talk most used quotes, favourite moments, DVD menus and meeting the cast. Plus: Pip’s DMs with the Gibbons Brothers revealed, an unexpected appearance from Badly Drawn Boy, and Stu’s Alan Eurovision dream. Send us your best Partridge GIFs now! *insert ‘Partridge Shrug’*Scroobius Pip on Twitter •
127 • Sooz Kempner
This week we're joined by FFOP and stand-up comedian Sooz Kempner. We discuss discovering Partridge at the grand old age of nine, and enter the inner circle of the UK comedy scene to discover if Steve/Alan are still as influential today. Plus: Accidental Partridge at the Olympics and we discover Sooz and Alan's mutual love for Gatwick Village.Follow Sooz on Twitter • Follow Sooz on Instagram • Soo
126 • Boyd Hilton
This week, we sat down with journalist Boyd Hilton to talk about Alan from both a fan and a TV critic’s eye view. We cover his many meetings with Steve Coogan over the years, how Alan’s aged (dis)gracefully, and where to spot his influence in TV and comedy.Follow Boyd on TwitterFollow Boyd on InstagramGet 8 FREE craft beers for just £5.95 postage here - beer52.com/monkeytennisGET IN TOUCH: twitter
125 • John Robins
Award winning comedian, digital DJ, and all-round podcasting legend John Robins joins us virtually for a chat this week. We talk about growing up with Alan through the ages, the impact of Partridge on the world of radio, and discuss how his love of sitcoms has influenced his stand-up. PLUS: obscure quote quizzing, Tony Blackburn’s Poptastic, TV comedy favourites, and, we ask John to make the ultim
124 • Josh Berry
For our first FOP (Fan of Partridge) interview of the series, we meet comedian, impressionist, and satirist, Josh Berry. During the pandemic Josh’s characters such as Conservative party advisor Rafe Hubris made waves across social media. He cut his teeth with impression work on Radio 4 shows such as Dead Ringers and The Now Show. In this episode we delve into Josh’s Partridge love, ranging from Sc
123 • From The Digiwall: Part 2 (Your Feedback)
A second round of your feedback lies ahead this week, before we move into the exciting new territory of Well Known FOP interviews… Stay tuned as we discuss Armando Iannucci vs The Gibbons Brothers, speculate how North Norfolk Digital became a reality, debunk some of your show-spanning theories, and get one step closer to a live show in The Netherlands. Plus: GB News gets trolled, Bono’s House gets
122 • From The Digiwall: Part 1 (Your Feedback)
We’re back in the saddle, swiping (with conviction) through your feedback, discussing story vs. comedy, revealing the theme of our new series and, yes, celeb bank holiday fantasies. Plus: Putney basement drama, Lynn gets a stuffing, and we’re asking Which Watch Is Which?Don't forget to grab our fantastic Beer52 offer here: beer52.com/monkeytennis - SPICEWORLD!CONTACT THE POD: twitter.com/ThePartri
121 • This Time: Series 2 - Feedback and Wrap Up (Part 2)
It’s the final part of the series and we’re committed to letting ordinary people have their say as we conclude your feedback and opinions. We pore over episodes 5 and 6, cast an eye over what the press thought, and award our gold, silver, and bronze episodes of the series. Plus: all the usual nonsense as we discuss losing leg hair, finally settle if Rear Window was or wasn’t filmed in colour, and
120 • This Time: Series 2 - Feedback and Wrap Up (Part 1)
What time is it? It's This Time Series 2 feedback time! We trawl through your opinions on episodes 1-4 this week including your Predict-A-Partridges. PLUS: mug hurlers, autocue conundrums, army goats, and a FOP Down Under reveals a crystal clear gag.GET IN TOUCH: twitter.com/ThePartridgePod • facebook.com/ThePartridgePod • instagram.com/MonkeyTennisPod • thepartridgepod@gmail.com • MT Hotline: 079
119 • This Time: Series 2 - Ep 6
Hang out the bunting and parp a fine fanfare, it’s the series finale and we’re hopping mad. Join us this week as we follow Alan on his quest to find something in the middle… We think we’ve found it, and the answer may surprise you! Along the way we chat meeting royalty, mourn the loss of Seldom, spot ghosts in the Oasthouse, and discuss THAT Michael bombshell! Stratagem tour announcement - ht
118 • This Time: Series 2 - Ep 5
Alan takes to the skies this week as we take to the microphones to discuss This Time’s penultimate episode. We chat Cayman, Cornwall, and clapper boards, consider Gibbons Joke Sandwiches, discuss Jennie’s meek trolling, and reveal the double life of Producer Jed. Time out punk bitch, calm down pussy riot, this pod is F’d up big stylee.EXTRA PRODUCER JED CONTENT... Dawn Of The Deaf • Host (trailer)
117 • This Time: Series 2 - Ep 4
We will rock you with our chat this week: Alan ventures into the seedy world of chemsex, Simon's under pressure to acquire a kidney machine, and Jennie is looking for somebody to love as things hit the rocks with Sam (maybe he prefers fat bottomed girls?). But the show must go on as we learn all about drama therapy, and ponder if there will be a crazy little thing called love between Alan and Tiff
116 • This Time: Series 2 - Ep 3
We ponder an Alan-less This Time, look at the many faces of Nigel Lindsay, and evaluate Matt Smith's entry into the APU. Plus: we examine BBC earnings, join 'the sass', welcome back Rosie Witter and smell stuffing. Ditherers need apply; this is where the nonsense starts!CONTACT THE POD: twitter.com/ThePartridgePod • facebook.com/ThePartridgePod • instagram.com/MonkeyTennisPod • thepartridgepod@gma
115 • This Time: Series 2 - Ep 2
We head into the future with Nero Costa this week, whilst also asking "Young Offenders: How many is too many?" Plus: Porridge charts, incomplete Aha's and we welcome Tash Demetriou to the APU! Oh, and only the return of Joseph B. Beasley and Cheeky Monkey! (Sorry, he made us forget).FOLLOW US: twitter.com/ThePartridgePod • facebook.com/ThePartridgePod • instagram.com/MonkeyTennisPod • thepartridge
114 • This Time: Series 2 - Ep 1
It's Alan vs monks, Director Generals vs Doctor Who and engagements vs reunions in today's adversarial episode. We review This Time S2E1 AKA 'the one where Alan finally gets a second series'. Plus: Simon! Ruth! Robocop! Glitter!GET IN TOUCH: twitter.com/ThePartridgePod • facebook.com/ThePartridgePod • instagram.com/MonkeyTennisPod • thepartridgepod@gmail.com • MT Hotline: 07923 600 017 If you
113 • From The 'Post House': Part 2 (Your Feedback)
Ahead of This Time’s return, we round up your feedback, from lanyard outkasts to A Partridge Christmas Carol. Plus: Alan Mastermind, putting the mince in Minstrels, and we hear from the heir to the throne of pedantry.CONTACT THE POD: twitter.com/ThePartridgePod • facebook.com/ThePartridgePod • instagram.com/MonkeyTennisPod • thepartridgepod@gmail.com • MT Hotline: 07923 600 017Liked what you heard
112 • From The 'Post House': Part 1 (Your Feedback)
This Time is on its way back, and you know what that means: it’s time for us to wildly speculate about what to expect, whilst we ramble through your theories, gripes and feedback covering all aspects of the APU (Alan Partridge Universe). Bank holiday fantasies! Tricking presenters with Partridge! The Krypton Factor! Other, less easily-summarised things!FOLLOW US: twitter.com/ThePartridgePod • face
Stephen Mangan (aka Dan Moody) revisited
This episode was originally published on 05 Dec 2018... Stephen Mangan is our special guest as we round off the series (and year) live in London as part of London Podcast Festival. We go behind the scenes on Partridge and talk being Dan Moody, indecent proposals, Matt LeBlanc's willy grabbing, and reveal who really invented the sex festival. Plus: Green Wing, Episodes, Hang-Ups, Top Gear, Postman
Simon Greenall (aka Michael The Geordie) revisited
This episode was originally published on 13 Dec 2017... Mr Simon Greenall lifts the lid on the formation and (alleged) demise of Michael the Geordie, how Partridge gets made, and the best bits that never made it to air. But first, there was the small matter of Admiral Nelson to discuss...CONTACT THE POD: twitter.com/ThePartridgePod • facebook.com/ThePartridgePod • instagram.com/MonkeyTennisPod • t
111 • Funny Stories: Part 2 (Your Feedback)
We end the series and the year by hearing from more of the MT listenership, or ‘general public’. American things, crackpot theories, secret treasure hunts, audiobook wars, Todd-hunting (seriously?) and the Dolphinarium all feature. It's a ‘season finale’ (last in the series) that’s guaranteed to be the cherry on top of what we can all agree has been just a wonderful year for everyone.FOLLOW US: tw
110 • Funny Stories: Part 1 (Your Feedback)
Our penultimate episode of 2020 sees us tackling your Oasthouse feedback: from Alan's happiness levels to lesbian vampire movies, with horn warnings, celebrity rumours, full steam polling and some truly awful singing along the way.GET IN TOUCH: twitter.com/ThePartridgePod • facebook.com/ThePartridgePod • instagram.com/MonkeyTennisPod • thepartridgepod@gmail.com • MT Hotline: 07923 600 017 If
109 • From The Oasthouse: Ep 18 + Series Wrap Up
Lynn and Alan go into sleuth mode in the final Oasthouse episode, as we ‘meet’ High Noon, discuss the problem with Partridge’s endings and consider how Alan’s first podcast fits into the APU. We’ll be back in a few weeks with a roundup of your thoughts!CONTACT THE POD: twitter.com/ThePartridgePod • facebook.com/ThePartridgePod • instagram.com/MonkeyTennisPod • thepartridgepod@gmail.com • MT Hotlin
108 • From The Oasthouse: Ep 16 + Ep 17
We join Alan in the spa (going off on Eamonn Holmes) and at home (going off on Gregg Wallace), prompting a look at how real celebs fare in the APU. Plus: Alan's restaurant review, egg chat, and we meet a very special (and slightly injured) bird. Turn off, wise up, muddle through!FOLLOW US: twitter.com/ThePartridgePod • facebook.com/ThePartridgePod • instagram.com/MonkeyTennisPod • thepartridgepod@
107 • From The Oasthouse: Ep 14 + Ep 15
This week we analyse Alan’s dreams, conjure up our own travelogues and grimace a bit at the thought of service stations. Plus: Moulting! Cable cars! And, of course, Edmonds!GET IN TOUCH: twitter.com/ThePartridgePod • facebook.com/ThePartridgePod • instagram.com/MonkeyTennisPod • thepartridgepod@gmail.com • MT Hotline: 07923 600 017 If you’re enjoying the show make sure you SUBSCRIBE to get ne
106 • From The Oasthouse: Ep 12 + Ep 13
Alan takes a big gulp of LA’s fresh air and tries to turn convicts into dating opportunities this week, and we’re there to dissect every development. Plus: Bathing with Seldom, Lynn’s casino windfall, and substituting D’s for T’s while broadcasting.CONTACT THE POD: twitter.com/ThePartridgePod • facebook.com/ThePartridgePod • instagram.com/MonkeyTennisPod • thepartridgepod@gmail.com • MT Hotline: 0
105 • From The Oasthouse: Ep 10 + Ep 11
We enjoy some rich APU backstory this week as we discuss crying at podcasts, take a time capsule deep dig and meet Alan's grandkids. We also 'go bronze' with the Duke of Edinburgh and probe Alan's 'therapist'. Plus: Loft pathos, handshake variations, and an apology to Ross Kemp.FOLLOW US: twitter.com/ThePartridgePod • facebook.com/ThePartridgePod • instagram.com/MonkeyTennisPod • thepartridgepod@g
104 • From The Oasthouse: Ep 8 + Ep 9
This week we rummage through Alan's postbag and experience a break in. We’re talking Ross Kemp, true crime podcasting, Lynn's church enemy, The Alan Partridge Celebrity Rumour Generator, and a whole lot more. Plus: we find out Nick can’t move house without smashing every plate in sight. GET IN TOUCH: twitter.com/ThePartridgePod • facebook.com/ThePartridgePod • instagram.com/MonkeyTennisPod • thepa
103 • Susannah Fielding (aka Jennie Gresham)
Special guest Susannah Fielding (Jennie Gresham) joins us this week to reveal some This Time series 2 tidbits, and discuss the Partridge audition process. Plus: lost episodes, missing moral mazes, Jennie & Alan's complicated relationship, and we get some exciting (exclusive) news along the way.CONTACT THE POD: twitter.com/ThePartridgePod • facebook.com/ThePartridgePod • instagram.com/MonkeyTe
102 • Tim Key (aka Sidekick Simon)
Sidekick Simon himself joins us for a special episode, where we discuss becoming Simon and his decade in the APU. Plus: Kissing Daisy May Cooper, deceiving David O'Doherty & why 'Alan' is an adjective, as well as imposter syndrome, tackling the digiwall and his part in the Gibbons other comedy.FOLLOW US: twitter.com/ThePartridgePod • facebook.com/ThePartridgePod • instagram.com/MonkeyTennisPod
101 • From The Oasthouse: Ep 6 + Ep 7
We talk milk marketing, Stabb’s cabs, and keep a keen eye on Rosa the cleaner this week; whilst joining Alan on the briefest of jogs and rehashing some old (school) ground. Riddle us that, you nutters!GET IN TOUCH: twitter.com/ThePartridgePod • facebook.com/ThePartridgePod • instagram.com/MonkeyTennisPod • thepartridgepod@gmail.com • MT Hotline: 07923 600 017 If you’re enjoying the show make
100 • From The Oasthouse: Ep 4 + Ep 5
Biscuit hacking, secret paintings and parking disputes all feature this week as we venture into Lynn's house and enjoy Alan's AMA. Plus: The future of Bond, Pegg on Cruise action, and we play 'Realenham or Fakenham: Part 2'.CONTACT THE POD: twitter.com/ThePartridgePod • facebook.com/ThePartridgePod • instagram.com/MonkeyTennisPod • thepartridgepod@gmail.com • MT Hotline: 07923 600 017Liked what yo
