Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Audience Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
Binding: DVD
EAN: 5014503130220
Format: Box set, PAL, Widescreen
Label: 2 Entertain Video
Languages: EnglishOriginal Language
Manufacturer: 2 Entertain Video
Number Of Discs: 2
Number Of Items: 2
Publisher: 2 Entertain Video
Region Code: 2
Release Date: November 10, 2003
Running Time: 171 minutes
Studio: 2 Entertain Video
Theatrical Release Date: November 03, 1997

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Editorial Review:

Amazon.co.uk Review:
The second series of I'm Alan Partridge finds the Norwich-based former celebrity "bouncing back" from being "clinically fed up" after gorging on medium-sized Toblerone bars and driving to Dundee in his bare feet. He's finally moved out of the soul-destroying Linton Travel Tavern and into a well-appointed static caravan while his luxurious suburban mansion is being constructed. Sales of his new autobiography might charitably be described as slow, but Alan has the third best slot on Radio Norwich, a cable-TV military-based quiz show and a Ukrainian girlfriend called Sonja with whom he has sex at least twice a day. Life is good. And with old pal Michael comfortably installed behind the counter at the local BP garage, Alan can drop in for a chat while buying petrol for his new Lexus, putting the odd Flavia frothy cappuccino, a Ginsters pasty or a bottle of Lucozade on the tab at the same time.

Initially seeming less focussed than the distilled genius of the original I'm Alan Partridge--perhaps because the Travel Tavern location of that series was such an inspired setting--this second instalment of Partridge life is nonetheless a simmering cauldron of repressed and not-so-repressed emotions as the dangerously unstable Alan teeters on the precipice of his own soul: will he regain the B-list celebrity fame for which he yearns so desperately, or fall back into chocolate-fuelled depression? Memorable situations for Alan this year include: trying to present a seminar whilst vomiting from the pain of an impaled foot; being offered a cup of beans on Michael's doorstep (the deluxe version, with a sausage, is "like a savoury 99"); being unnerved by a nymphomaniac's wandering hand coming within 30 mm of his "gland"; having disquieting homoerotic encounters with John, the buff builder from "oop north"; acting out the entire opening sequence of The Spy Who Loved Me; and watching the unsold print run of his autobiography being pulped like "word porridge". Needless to say, Alan has the last laugh.

On the DVD: I'm Alan Partridge, Series 2 two-disc set features commentaries on all the episodes with various members of the writing team and cast (Coogan included intermittently). The second disc's main extra is "Anglian Alan", a 30-minute Anglian Lives interview with the celebrated Norfolk Renaissance man. There are also deleted scenes and outtakes, plus more of Alan's botched Comic Relief segments, as well as a stills gallery and cast biographies. --Mark Walker




Rating: - Did Alan Bounce Back?
The answer is....YES! I think this series is actually better than the first one, which is high praise indeed. The dialogue is more hilarious than ever, there are some great supporting characters and Coogan has reached genius level with his portrayal of Partridge. In my humble opinion, episode 3 ("Bravealan")is the best 30 minutes of tv comedy anywhere EVER. There are a couple of scenes that don't quite come off, notably a muddled scene in episode 6 where Alan guests on a christian radio show. But ... Read More

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Rating: - Well, it's still Alan Partridge!
OK, let's be honest about this... this is definately not as good as the first series of 'I'm Alan Partridge', which worked on all levels. At the time Steve Coogan claimed that IAP2 was better than 'The Office'! Now, had he said that about the first series I would have agreed with him but I can't bring myself to agree with him for this series.

However, the working title for this series was 'I'm Still Alan Partridge', and indeed he is! There is much for the Partridge fan to savour in this ... Read More

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Rating: - NEEDLESS TO SAY I HAD THE LAST LAUGH!!!
What A treat to finaly be able to watch the 2nd series of im alan partridge.
meant to buy it when i was last home in the UK in january 08 but just didnt have the lolly.
I enjoyed the 1st series and have watched it and rewatched it many times and must say that these two series are much better than knowing me knowing you the first series of partridge.
Good to see michael still in the series graduating from the motel to the petrol garage.
Lynn was a major doormat as usual and Alan ... Read More

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Rating: - Alans back
The 2nd series of I'm Alan Partridge is a half a notch down from the original series. If for no other reason than that it was made second, so we are already familiar with the mans character and his unusual personality traits.

That said its still a marvellously well written and performed comedy show that is sometimes very funny, and will have you cringing at Alan's antics in places. The standout episode for me is BraveAlan, where he meets a character with similar character traits. Remember ... Read More

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Rating: - Bounce Back - he is driving Lexi!
Alan is on the way back. He is building his own house, has another company and now presents the third most listened to program on Radio Norwich. Not only that he presents a show on digital television. He has even written a book telling of his imperious rise - but its not selling very well. He even 'bounced back' from being 'clinically fed up' boo hoo. Michael, the Geordie from the Travel Tavern that Partridge was staying at is now Alan's best friend and works at a BP Garage that Alan frequents. Lynn still ... Read More

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