The WORST episodes of This Time with Alan Partridge

Every episode of This Time with Alan Partridge ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of This Time with Alan Partridge!

Alan Partridge finally gets a comeback series on the BBC.

Last Updated: 9/22/2024Network: BBC OneStatus: Ended

7.55

56 votes

#1 - Episode 2

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/7/2021

A special episode focussing on criminal justice. A new make-up artist puts a spring in Alan's step, while a blast from his past returns to make amends.

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7.58

154 votes

#2 - Episode 1

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/25/2019

Due to the sudden illness of its regular host, BBC One magazine show This Time welcomes Alan Partridge as its guest presenter. A chance for the consummate broadcaster to flit effortlessly between seal pups, hand washing and cyberterrorism.

Directors: Neil Gibbons, Rob Gibbons

Writer: Neil Gibbons, Rob Gibbons, Steve Coogan

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7.60

87 votes

#3 - Episode 6

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/1/2019

Faced with some of the toughest challenges that live TV can throw at a man - rancour behind the scenes, a viewer in danger, a segment on ladies fashion - Alan calls on ‘Sidekick’ Simon Denton to step up to the plate. But will they sink or swim?

Directors: Neil Gibbons, Rob Gibbons

Writer: Neil Gibbons, Rob Gibbons, Steve Coogan

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7.64

53 votes

#4 - Episode 4

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/21/2021

Alan delivers a hard-hitting expose of the Chemsex phenomenon and drama therapist Izzy Barnes leads a live workshop in the studio.

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7.76

50 votes

#5 - Episode 6

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 6/4/2021

A special regal edition sees a member of the royal family welcomed to the studio. But can Alan maintain his dignity in the face of a career-defining setback?

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7.80

49 votes

#6 - Episode 5

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/28/2021

Alan takes to the skies with a flight in a Spitfire, while Jennie comes face to face with her online troll. New band Cayman perform live.

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7.81

85 votes

#7 - Episode 5

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/25/2019

A special programme focusing on the delicate issue of the #MeToo movement and a chance for Alan to show off his broadcasting chops. Features a live performance by Alan’s very own mixed vocal harmony group, The Quavers.

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7.85

52 votes

#8 - Episode 3

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/14/2021

Alan embarks on a high-octane SAS training mission while resident drinks expert Rosie Whitter joins the team in the studio.

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7.87

102 votes

#9 - Episode 3

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/11/2019

With exciting news on the show’s new presenting lineup, Alan and Jennie get their teeth into more of the pressing issues of the day: aggressive Scottishness, vegetarianism and a harrowing look at the abolition of corporal punishment.

Directors: Neil Gibbons, Rob Gibbons

Writer: Neil Gibbons, Rob Gibbons, Steve Coogan

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7.96

96 votes

#10 - Episode 4

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/18/2019

Now established as the show’s permanent co-host, Alan is able to produce the kind of brave, no-nonsense TV other broadcasters can only dream of. Today, he talks police dog bravery and product placement before meeting his own celebrity lookalike.

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7.98

110 votes

#11 - Episode 2

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/4/2019

Alan and the team host 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. But one man’s loss is another’s opportunity…

Directors: Neil Gibbons, Rob Gibbons

Writer: Neil Gibbons, Rob Gibbons, Steve Coogan

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8.05

62 votes

#12 - Episode 1

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/30/2021

Now the main man on BBC magazine show This Time, Alan Partridge is thrillingly in his depth. But with changes behind the scenes, could his position be in jeopardy?

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