Alan is handed a career lifeline - the chance to stand in as co-host on This Time, a weekday magazine show. But can he capitalise on the opportunity?
This Time with Alan Partridge (Season 1)
Episode 1 (Episode 1) 7.5
Air date: 2019-02-25
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Due to the sudden illness of its regular host, BBC One magazine show This Time welcomes Alan Partridge as its guest presenter. A long-awaited return to primetime broadcasting.
Episode 2 (Episode 2) 8.5
Air date: 2019-03-04
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: This Time presents a special show dedicated to the memory of a much-cherished broadcaster. With viewers in shock, it falls to Alan to handle this delicate situation as only he can.
Episode 3 (Episode 3) 8.0
Air date: 2019-03-11
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: With exciting news on the show’s presenting lineup, Alan and Jennie get stuck into the issues of the day: Scottishness, vegetarianism and a harrowing look at corporal punishment.
Episode 4 (Episode 4) 9.0
Air date: 2019-03-18
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Established as the show’s permanent co-host, Alan is making fearless, no-nonsense TV. Today, that’s police dog bravery, product placement and meeting his own celebrity lookalike.
Episode 5 (Episode 5) 8.0
Air date: 2019-03-25
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: A special programme focusing on the #MeToo movement and a chance for Alan to show off his broadcasting chops. Alan’s very own mixed vocal harmony group The Quavers perform live.
Episode 6 (Episode 6) 8.0
Air date: 2019-04-01
Runtime: 29 min
Overview: Faced with some of live TV’s toughest challenges - rancour behind the scenes, a viewer in danger, a ladies fashion segment - Alan calls on ‘Sidekick’ Simon to step up to the plate.
