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From the Oasthouse: The Alan Partridge Podcast
Alan returns to podcasting, offering his unique perspective on life’s big questions, the hot-button issues of the day, his professional successes and the most intimate details of his personal life in a series he is already calling ‘seminal’. The second series will come partly from the oasthouse—in order to satisfy people who'd rather he didn’t mess with the format—and partly from other locations—to appeal to those who found the original format a bit limiting.
Length: 3 hours and 40 minutes
Length: 3 hours and 40 minutes
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Published September 22, 2022
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Alan Partridge
10 books278 followersJournalist, presenter, broadcaster, husband, father, vigorous all-rounder – Alan Partridge – a man with a fascinating past and an amazing future. Gregarious and popular, yet Alan’s never happier than when relaxing in his own five-bedroom, south-built house with three acres of land and access to a private stream. But who is this mysterious enigma?
Alan Gordon Partridge is the best – and best-loved – radio presenter in the region. Born into a changing world of rationing, Teddy Boys, apes in space and the launch of ITV, Alan’s broadcasting career began as chief DJ of Radio Smile at St. Luke’s Hospital in Norwich. After replacing Peter Flint as the presenter of Scout About, he entered the top 8 of BBC sports presenters.
But Alan’s big break came with his primetime BBC chat show Knowing Me, Knowing You. Sadly, the show battled against poor scheduling, having been put up against News at Ten, then in its heyday. Due to declining ratings, a single catastrophic hitch (the killing of a guest on air) and the dumbing down of network TV, Alan’s show was cancelled. Not to be dissuaded, he embraced this opportunity to wind up his production company, leave London and fulfil a lifelong ambition to return to his roots in local radio.
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Alan Gordon Partridge is a fictional radio and television presenter portrayed by English comedian Steve Coogan and invented by Coogan, Armando Iannucci, Stewart Lee and Richard Herring for the BBC Radio 4 programme 'On The Hour.' A parody of both sports commentators and chat show presenters, among others, the character has appeared in two radio series, three television series and numerous TV and radio specials, including appearances on BBC's Comic Relief, which have followed the rise and fall of his career. He returned to television in 'Alan Partridge - Welcome to the Places of My Life,' which aired on Sky Atlantic in June 2012.
Alan Gordon Partridge is the best – and best-loved – radio presenter in the region. Born into a changing world of rationing, Teddy Boys, apes in space and the launch of ITV, Alan’s broadcasting career began as chief DJ of Radio Smile at St. Luke’s Hospital in Norwich. After replacing Peter Flint as the presenter of Scout About, he entered the top 8 of BBC sports presenters.
But Alan’s big break came with his primetime BBC chat show Knowing Me, Knowing You. Sadly, the show battled against poor scheduling, having been put up against News at Ten, then in its heyday. Due to declining ratings, a single catastrophic hitch (the killing of a guest on air) and the dumbing down of network TV, Alan’s show was cancelled. Not to be dissuaded, he embraced this opportunity to wind up his production company, leave London and fulfil a lifelong ambition to return to his roots in local radio.
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Alan Gordon Partridge is a fictional radio and television presenter portrayed by English comedian Steve Coogan and invented by Coogan, Armando Iannucci, Stewart Lee and Richard Herring for the BBC Radio 4 programme 'On The Hour.' A parody of both sports commentators and chat show presenters, among others, the character has appeared in two radio series, three television series and numerous TV and radio specials, including appearances on BBC's Comic Relief, which have followed the rise and fall of his career. He returned to television in 'Alan Partridge - Welcome to the Places of My Life,' which aired on Sky Atlantic in June 2012.
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August 31, 2023
Just as good as the first series, and I’ve heard both about 5 or 6 times now (Alan is curiously good at soothing my mind as I drift off to sleep).
I’m just here because, this being Goodreads, I couldn’t resist sharing this gem:
I do so love books. I can’t think of many truer pleasures than settling into a fat armchair, letting my mouth fall open, and reading a novel. And I mean really reading one — not just skim-reading it before a live TV interview, or pretending to read Middlemarch while smiling sagely to look more attractive in a departure lounge — genuinely reading. For me, books aren’t just a feast for the eyes. I love the feel of books: the flaps of reformed pulp nestling compliantly in the crook of my hand, my fingers tracing their supple spines; I love the sound of books — I don’t mean audiobooks, I don’t like audiobooks, I’ve never liked audiobooks: If I want to hear Sam West reading Inspector Morse out loud I’ll go to one of his garden parties; no, I’ll only allow audiobooks if you’re operating heavy machinery or are just plain blind (and don’t forget they have been given braille) — I mean the sound of a book: The moth-like thrum of flicked pages, the gedoink of a thudding tome as it lands on a bedside table. But most of all, I love the stench of books; the thick odour that leaps from their pages. If I’m feeling a little low and I’m in a library, I’ve been known to open a book (just a little), slot my nose into its tempting crevice, and inhale a deep whiff of book until my eyes roll back in their sockets and I have to lie down in a section where no-one goes (such as African literature). For me, nothing beats the delight of quietly slipping my nose into the crack of a Brontë or A Few Good Men and letting the aroma tantalise my olfactory nerve endings. Oh, the smell! Oh! The! Smell! The trusty, musty, dusty, fusty, crusty, and (if it’s a Jilly Cooper) busty and lusty smell of literature! — Alan Partridge, 2022
I’m just here because, this being Goodreads, I couldn’t resist sharing this gem:
I do so love books. I can’t think of many truer pleasures than settling into a fat armchair, letting my mouth fall open, and reading a novel. And I mean really reading one — not just skim-reading it before a live TV interview, or pretending to read Middlemarch while smiling sagely to look more attractive in a departure lounge — genuinely reading. For me, books aren’t just a feast for the eyes. I love the feel of books: the flaps of reformed pulp nestling compliantly in the crook of my hand, my fingers tracing their supple spines; I love the sound of books — I don’t mean audiobooks, I don’t like audiobooks, I’ve never liked audiobooks: If I want to hear Sam West reading Inspector Morse out loud I’ll go to one of his garden parties; no, I’ll only allow audiobooks if you’re operating heavy machinery or are just plain blind (and don’t forget they have been given braille) — I mean the sound of a book: The moth-like thrum of flicked pages, the gedoink of a thudding tome as it lands on a bedside table. But most of all, I love the stench of books; the thick odour that leaps from their pages. If I’m feeling a little low and I’m in a library, I’ve been known to open a book (just a little), slot my nose into its tempting crevice, and inhale a deep whiff of book until my eyes roll back in their sockets and I have to lie down in a section where no-one goes (such as African literature). For me, nothing beats the delight of quietly slipping my nose into the crack of a Brontë or A Few Good Men and letting the aroma tantalise my olfactory nerve endings. Oh, the smell! Oh! The! Smell! The trusty, musty, dusty, fusty, crusty, and (if it’s a Jilly Cooper) busty and lusty smell of literature! — Alan Partridge, 2022
January 5, 2025
Not quite as good as the first series as there's no real narrative thread running through it and some of the episodes are a little too random, or seem out of order. There are also points where it's more like a reading of a new Alan Partridge autobiography, rather than the more spontaneous podcast style of series 1.
It's probably funnier than the first series though, despite some reused jokes. There's also more music this time to add some variety and some of it is very amusing (the Henry VIII song springs to mind). I just wish the whole thing was a little longer, felt more natural and had a better structure.
7/10
It's probably funnier than the first series though, despite some reused jokes. There's also more music this time to add some variety and some of it is very amusing (the Henry VIII song springs to mind). I just wish the whole thing was a little longer, felt more natural and had a better structure.
7/10
October 23, 2022
A series of Partridge’s internal monologues
Partridge is back for a second series. His podcast, he says, is a means to an end in reviving his radio career. Its full of situations which highlight his ineptitude and self-importance. These include:
. lurking outside his former place of employment
. parks on his own street in the middle of the night trying to catch fly-tippers
. almost drowning going wild swimming
. pondering about contemporary issues he doesn’t understand
Recommended if you enjoy a good laugh.
Partridge is back for a second series. His podcast, he says, is a means to an end in reviving his radio career. Its full of situations which highlight his ineptitude and self-importance. These include:
. lurking outside his former place of employment
. parks on his own street in the middle of the night trying to catch fly-tippers
. almost drowning going wild swimming
. pondering about contemporary issues he doesn’t understand
Recommended if you enjoy a good laugh.
November 21, 2025
Not quite as strong (or long) as series 1 but still dead funny.
July 11, 2025
Not sure these count as books. I’ve been chewing through the series listening as I make dinner, bake a loaf etc. This one has the brilliant wild swimming incident here’s the clip:
https://youtu.be/GlXit_vNGJM?si=vXTpp...
I’m marking them all as 3 star but think I’ll revisit after second listen and absorbed a bit more.
https://youtu.be/GlXit_vNGJM?si=vXTpp...
I’m marking them all as 3 star but think I’ll revisit after second listen and absorbed a bit more.
December 28, 2023
"Dear Ainsley, I won’t be able to attend the summer BBQ you failed to invite me to, as I will be at David Dimbleby’s pizza and movie night, so ready, steady, fuck off."
January 19, 2024
Enjoyed series 1 more but this did feel more polished
May 9, 2025
FYI - it might say 'podcast' but this is an audiobook. It's exactly like the actual Partridge audiobooks & I had to pay for it so it's going on here...
October 19, 2022
3.5 stars rounded up
Good, but nowhere near as good as series 1
Good, but nowhere near as good as series 1
November 30, 2022
Disappointed this wasn’t as long as the first series but it was hilarious. Can’t go wrong with a bit of Alan Partridge.
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July 31, 2023As a huge fan of the first series, I was worried that this was going to be a disappointment, especially having read some of the Audible reviews. The first season is about twice as long and available as part of the Plus catalogue, whereas this one needs to be purchased with a credit. That’s kind of a swings and roundabouts situation, though, since it means I’ll still be able to listen to the second season after I cancel Audible. And if I go into this in any more detail, I’m going to start sounding like Alan.
Of course, that’s part of what makes Alan work: he’s always poised right on the knife’s edge between being a figure of satire and one who is sometimes painfully relatable. I think the first season of From the Oasthouse leaned more towards the latter, whereas this one takes it in a more satirical direction, with Alan making a number of political references and firmly establishing himself as a hardline Tory. To me, that’s a bit of a shame; I think Alan’s at his best when he surprises you with unexpected nuances to his character, whereas this feels a bit more two-dimensional. That said, this series is very funny and introduces a whole host of new characters, as well as increased production value thanks to Alan’s young friend Nathan. Maybe the first series was lightning in a bottle, but this is still reliable Partridge content. Aha!
Interesting(?) to note that, while season one seemingly takes place in an alternate universe where there’s no COVID (not only is there no mention of COVID, Alan does things like travel to the US on a plane, go to a spa, and other things which seem unfeasible—and the Father’s Day episode squarely dates it as being during spring/summer of 2020), season two retcons this and even suggests that Alan started the podcast in the first place because he had a lot of time on his hands due to COVID. I don’t know if there was a perfect way to handle the incongruity, but I think it might have been less jarring just to dance around it, if they couldn’t come up with a decent explanation.
Of course, that’s part of what makes Alan work: he’s always poised right on the knife’s edge between being a figure of satire and one who is sometimes painfully relatable. I think the first season of From the Oasthouse leaned more towards the latter, whereas this one takes it in a more satirical direction, with Alan making a number of political references and firmly establishing himself as a hardline Tory. To me, that’s a bit of a shame; I think Alan’s at his best when he surprises you with unexpected nuances to his character, whereas this feels a bit more two-dimensional. That said, this series is very funny and introduces a whole host of new characters, as well as increased production value thanks to Alan’s young friend Nathan. Maybe the first series was lightning in a bottle, but this is still reliable Partridge content. Aha!
Interesting(?) to note that, while season one seemingly takes place in an alternate universe where there’s no COVID (not only is there no mention of COVID, Alan does things like travel to the US on a plane, go to a spa, and other things which seem unfeasible—and the Father’s Day episode squarely dates it as being during spring/summer of 2020), season two retcons this and even suggests that Alan started the podcast in the first place because he had a lot of time on his hands due to COVID. I don’t know if there was a perfect way to handle the incongruity, but I think it might have been less jarring just to dance around it, if they couldn’t come up with a decent explanation.
January 19, 2023
Not as good as the first but some genuinely hilarious ‘episodes’. The potholing one was my favourite. Can’t get enough Partridge
October 4, 2022
I drove to Scotland (not in a my bare feet) to a funeral and saved this second series (you s**t) for the journey.
Considering the morose reason for the journey it was a much needed accompaniment.
Although when he exclaimed “Well bum me sideways!” and “fanny hair” I nearly crashed.
Needless to say, I had the last laugh as I made it to the funeral in one piece.
Alan, you did it again!!!
Considering the morose reason for the journey it was a much needed accompaniment.
Although when he exclaimed “Well bum me sideways!” and “fanny hair” I nearly crashed.
Needless to say, I had the last laugh as I made it to the funeral in one piece.
Alan, you did it again!!!
November 29, 2022
Perhaps less coherent than the first series, in that there’s less of a thread running through it, but not without the laughs. I await the next instalment with relish. I only wish this tranche had been longer!
February 16, 2023
3.5 rounded up.
At this point, I feel I’m making my peace that the best of Alan Partridge ended with the film. Not to say I think the character should be retired, in fact I did laugh out loud a number of times across both Oasthouse series, it’s just that nothing has felt quite that same level of sharp witted and instantly replayable as the film and the two series of I’m Alan Partridge.
The story behind the Oasthouse is a great idea; Alan trying to join the podcast trend to build enough momentum that he can be given another series, and if this leads to another series, then this might well be looked on fonder for it. But as it is, much like Strategem, this is simply a reliably funny time filler. Nothing I’d recommend to new fans, but funny enough that for longtime fans, there’s plenty to enjoy. When trying to think where the distinction lies, I think Alan works best in an ensemble. Whether he’s stuck in a hotel unwittingly driving the staff mad, parked in his caravan to keep an eye on the builders as they build his new home, or in the middle of a hostage situation at his radio station, Alan just works best when he’s a bull in a china shop. Series such as this offer moments of that friction, but it’s largely a one man show, and that makes it still entertaining enough, but just missing that special quality that made him quite the comedy icon he became.
I feel this comes across a little negative, so I must stress that I did enjoy these and will listen to another series, I just feel it’s good where Alan has the potential to remain great.
At this point, I feel I’m making my peace that the best of Alan Partridge ended with the film. Not to say I think the character should be retired, in fact I did laugh out loud a number of times across both Oasthouse series, it’s just that nothing has felt quite that same level of sharp witted and instantly replayable as the film and the two series of I’m Alan Partridge.
The story behind the Oasthouse is a great idea; Alan trying to join the podcast trend to build enough momentum that he can be given another series, and if this leads to another series, then this might well be looked on fonder for it. But as it is, much like Strategem, this is simply a reliably funny time filler. Nothing I’d recommend to new fans, but funny enough that for longtime fans, there’s plenty to enjoy. When trying to think where the distinction lies, I think Alan works best in an ensemble. Whether he’s stuck in a hotel unwittingly driving the staff mad, parked in his caravan to keep an eye on the builders as they build his new home, or in the middle of a hostage situation at his radio station, Alan just works best when he’s a bull in a china shop. Series such as this offer moments of that friction, but it’s largely a one man show, and that makes it still entertaining enough, but just missing that special quality that made him quite the comedy icon he became.
I feel this comes across a little negative, so I must stress that I did enjoy these and will listen to another series, I just feel it’s good where Alan has the potential to remain great.
February 26, 2023
Alan Partridge is back for the second of his podcast series From the Oasthouse: The Alan Partridge Podcast
Like the first, it's not a book as it's only available as an Audible Original however, if you love Alan, you will love this. Perhaps not quite as good there's still plenty to enjoy and appreciate. Not least Katrina, his latest love interest.
4/5
Like the first, it's not a book as it's only available as an Audible Original however, if you love Alan, you will love this. Perhaps not quite as good there's still plenty to enjoy and appreciate. Not least Katrina, his latest love interest.
4/5
February 7, 2025
Still brilliantly funny and well written, but didn’t quite have the pop and zeal of series 1. The production quality was stronger, even stronger work on the advertisements throughout and the songs were a welcomed addition (Henry VIII and Joy Division particularly). Will certainly be worthy of numerous relistens in the future, but poor Sheldon, he was sorely missed in this series.
February 28, 2024
I've not laughed as much in a long time as I did whilst listening to From the Oasthouse: An Alan Partridge Podcast Series 2 Ep3: Stakeout and Ep4: Potholing. It's always amusing but when it hits it's hilarious.
July 9, 2025
( Format : Audiobook )
An enjoyable rambling, near stream of consciousness outpouring from the Alan Partridge persona. Fun, often funny, with included songs. It pleasantly fills otherwise dull corners of the mind.
An enjoyable rambling, near stream of consciousness outpouring from the Alan Partridge persona. Fun, often funny, with included songs. It pleasantly fills otherwise dull corners of the mind.
September 29, 2022
Laugh out loud funny.
This audiobook was hilarious from beginning to end, the production was superb, and it was another big fat slice of Partridge pie.
Aha!
This audiobook was hilarious from beginning to end, the production was superb, and it was another big fat slice of Partridge pie.
Aha!
October 4, 2022
A-ha!
Love the podcast, could easily of had an extra hour or two.
Love the podcast, could easily of had an extra hour or two.
October 6, 2022
Maybe I'll have to give it another listen but this didn't make me laugh as much as the first series, perhaps due to it feeling like a lot of material was being retrodden.
October 7, 2022
Hilarious! Really enjoyed this. Think it’s even better than the first Oasthouse.
October 23, 2022
A few chuckles, but not his best stuff.
November 2, 2022
Partridge remains on form in S2, ruddy bloody good. Awaiting tranche 2 of season 2.
December 27, 2022
Didn't love this as much as the first one, would have worked better listened to as a podcast rather than a whole audiobook.
January 14, 2023
It's just brilliant, as it would be, of course. It's Alan Bloody Partridge!
February 13, 2023
This is a genuinely hilarious, laugh-out-loud funny return to the Oasthouse with Alan Partridge, if you're a fan in any capacity I highly recommend this!
April 18, 2023
More Alan - “Aha!" I said. (Not the catchphrase just a thought.)”
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