We get distracted by sandwiches & talk central packing, funeral catering & the return of our old Geordie friend in the series finale.
Plus: playing with audience expectations, old v new AP & where this series sits in the APU.
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👀 Look who's back...
Follow beloved and, to be fair, revered broadcaster Alan Partridge as he reintegrates into life in Britain after a year working in Saudi Arabia in his new documentary series - And Did Those Feet… with Alan Partridge
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Monkey Tennis is your premium Alan Partridge podcast, with 70+ episodes dissecting & celebrating Alan's output • Find us here 👉 • We have 5 x This Time DVD & mug combination packs, signed by Steve Coogan, to give away! To enter follow + RT by Mon 15 Apr
Shocked to hear of the passing of Sean Lock. A brilliant comedic talent. To say the least, 15 Storeys High is an underrated work of sitcom genius. RIP Sean.
Busy day! Steve Coogan has confirmed that ‘This Time with Alan Partridge’ will begin filming at the end of the year, with a planned premiere date in spring 2021.
Donald, 74, in Washington has just called to say he has several wonderful kids, a beautiful wife and he believes that after one term in office there. Is. Nothing.
"I’m already about 70% vegan and have to say I don’t find it that hard. My last Sunday roast? Potatoes, carrots, parsnips, broccoli, cauliflower and beef. So, almost entirely vegan."
JOIN US next Wednesday from 8pm for 'The Ultimate Alan Partridge Fan Quiz' live on our Facebook and Youtube!
Let's see if you're just a fan, Alan's biggest fan. Details in the event listing here:
#AlanPartridgeFanQuiz
If you've only just discovered our pod and you know other Fans Of Partridge, please DO spread the word. Be a pal and give your friends enough time to catch up with us before we delve into
#TTWAP
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Tell you what, tell you what, it’s over 1 million listens! We have just reached this incredible and ridiculous milestone for our little independent podcast, so if you’ve joined us along the way: very thank you! We’re all puffed up!
NEWS: We are ruddy bloody excited to announce that we will be interviewing the brilliant
@timkeyperson
tomorrow!
Tim has very kindly agreed to chat to us and answer some listener questions too. So please reply with your questions below and we'll pick the best ones.
"Question from the person over there..."
“Do you regret what you did?”
"Er, no, not you. The woman behind you."
"I wondered if you had any more Dominic Cummings tie and blazer badge combination packs available?"
Dan! Dan! DAN! We've just added very special guest
@StephenMangan
to our London show. Join us on Sept 9th at
@KingsPlace
as we chat to Sir Dansworth of Moodyshire about all things Partridge, alongside all our usual AP discussion and dissection. Info + tix:
Ruddy-bloody-hell! Monkey Tennis is officially an Award Winning podcast! Thank you (and VERY thank you) to everyone that voted for us. This has blown our minds. Huge thanks to the legends at
@Podbible
too.
We’re at London’s O2 Arena for
#Stratagem
. We’re recording our review episode tomorrow night and want to include your feedback. Let us know in comments what you thought and it may be included in our review.
#alanpartridge
We interviewed the brilliant
@timkeyperson
recently and the original plan was to put it out at the end of our Oasthouse series.
HOWEVER, it seemed a shame to sit on it for so long. So, we're going to break from our regular Oasthouse schedule to bring you the interview TOMORROW!
🔊EXCITING GUEST NEWS🔊
We are delighted to announce that we will be interviewing the brilliant
@Misssusannahf
on Tuesday!
Susannah has very kindly agreed to chat to us & answer some listener questions too. So please reply with your questions below & we'll pick the best ones.
Comedian, digital DJ, and all-round legend John Robins (
@nomadicrevery
) joins us for a chat this week. We talk growing up with Alan, the impact of Partridge on radio, discuss how sitcoms influence his stand-up, and lots more...
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THE NEWS! Alan’s podcast is coming in full in September, but if you have an Alexa you can listen to episode 1 now! Just say “Alexa, read ‘From the Oasthouse’.”
Susannah Fielding, who plays Jennie in This Time With Alan Partridge, confirms on the latest Monkey Tennis podcast that they're getting ready to film Series 2.
The This Time mugs and DVDs, signed by Steve Coogan, have just arrived. We'll be picking 5 winners at random and DMing shortly. Thanks for all the RTs. Lovely stuff.
Guys. Did red carpet stuff at the
@BAFTA
’s for
@BBCOne
&
@bbc
and just used it as an opportunity to shout ‘DAN’ at Steve Coogan. I think it’s the first time he’s ever had anyone do it to him ever. I don’t know where I get these original ideas. Bye.
#Bafta2019