Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa

So I actually saw this a month or so ago, but it's out on DVD now so still relevant and would make the perfect xmas gift ;)


So Alan Partridge played by Steve Coogan is a bit of an old fashioned radio DJ whose show is considered boring by the new generation of listeners. When the station is taken over by a new media company, the bosses of the radio station are ordered to find new ways to reestablish the station and gain more listeners, (basically get rid of the old radio presenters).

Upon hearing that himself and other radio presenters are under threat of losing their jobs, Partridge makes the suggestion that they 'just sack Pat' (Colm Meaney), another presenter who considers Partridge his friend. Of course after being fired Pat becomes very depressed and goes insane taking over the station with a gun, holding hostages.

I won't say anymore about the plot, but this film is absolutely hilarious. Coogan and Meaney are so funny, you will literally be laughing throughout the entire film. The concept is so crazy it is brilliant and there are some fantastic one liners. The cast is amazing, also consisting of the brilliant Nigel Lindsay.

 I really recommend this film.  It was way better than I ever expected. Just make sure you don't watch with young ones, it's a 15!