MONKEY TENNIS - The Alan Partridge Fan Podcast

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The definitive Alan Partridge fan podcast, dissecting and celebrating his output episode by episode. Acclaimed as one of the best TV & Film podcasts by The Telegraph, featuring guest appearances from stars Tim Key, Stephen Mangan, Susannah Fielding, and Simon Greenall. Join us as we discuss our favourite moments, the character’s lasting legacy, and analyse the entire Alan Partridge Universe: I’m Alan Partridge, Knowing Me Knowing You, The Day Today, Alpha Papa, Mid Morning Matters and more. Plus, we delve into From The Oasthouse, and have all the latest on BBC One’s This Time. A-ha!

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Dec 13, 2017 · 38 min
39 • Simon Greenall (aka Michael The Geordie)
A very special guest arrives just in time for the last in the current series - Mr Simon Greenall lifts the lid on the formation and (alleged) demise of Michael the Geordie, how Partridge gets made, and the best bits that never made it to air. But first...
Dec 6, 2017 · 41 min
38 • Knowing Me Knowing Yule: Part 2 (LIVE)
We conclude our visit to 1995's Alan Xmas special Knowing Me Knowing Yule with a 100 cracker pull, Fanny Thomas innuendo watch, a mystery bird, a healthy dose of Hucknall and a look into former golfer Gordon Herron's head (No - that's pr...
Dec 6, 2017 · 41 min
37 • Knowing Me Knowing Yule: Part 1 (LIVE)
Part one of our LIVE festive lookback at Knowing Me Knowing Yule sees us talking choir shame, Noel's House Party hell and Norwich stag dos - all in front of a live audience at London's Prince Charles Cinema. Part 2 (also available now) contin...
Nov 29, 2017 · 45 min
36 • Mid Morning Matters S1E1: Broth + Muppet (LIVE)
This week we make our first foray into Mid Morning Matters, in front of an intimate live audience at Warner Music HQ; as part of their comedy events series. Sadly Adam didn't make it past Chiswick Roundabout for this recording, so you're left...
Nov 22, 2017 · 55 min
35 • I, Partridge: Chapters 31-34
We get legally worried in this absolute groin-wrecker of an episode (and we're not talking about Wally Banter's Junk Box) as we discuss motivational course/panto Forward Solutions, Mid Morning Matters (only the show that Daily Daytime Debate ...
Nov 15, 2017 · 1 hr 1 min
34 • I, Partridge: Chapters 26-30
The serious affliction of chocolate addiction dominates the chat this week as we crunch Toblerone numbers, kill a blackbird with a Smartie and Jed eats a Kinder egg. Also covered: Alan's pony trekking, the Sonja breakup, phone poops, Flexigrief, B...
Nov 8, 2017 · 34 min
33 • I, Partridge: Chapters 22-25
Alan’s freelance years go under the microscope this week as we take on his never-made cop show Swallow, barely-watched game show Skirmish and sadly-made corporate videos. Plus: His almost-manager Pete Gabbitas, forgotten safewords, missing chapters and...
Nov 1, 2017 · 50 min
32 • I, Partridge: Chapters 17-21
Nipple inconsistencies and humane monkey destruction collide this week as we look at the infamous Tony Hayers meeting from Alan’s point of view. We also touch on diary violations, Alan’s unheard show pitch, ‘weird rooms’ and Tom Stabb’s French adventur...
Oct 24, 2017 · 40 min
31 • I, Partridge: Chapters 13-16
It all begins to crumble in this episode, as KMKY goes down the pan, Forbes MacAllister goes to the grave, and Alan's wife goes to the gym (for more than cardio). Also coming up: Nugget reviews, Alan's diaries, gaping dressing gowns, and a ro...
Oct 17, 2017 · 49 min
30 • I, Partridge: Chapters 9-12
It's our sexiest episode yet as we cover debauched Tokyo nights, sex scandals and erotic fan fiction - until we spoil it by tackling cheeses, nasality and petrol stations. Also: Gunnell! Winton! Lynham! Akabusi! Touch the Truck, Nando's sauce...
Oct 10, 2017 · 42 min
29 • I, Partridge: Chapters 5-8
We chat teabags, desk audits and only children as we survey Alan's move into 'success' (hospital radio > Radio 4) and 'love' (Carol). Plus: Is kicking a pig 'in self defence' the worst thing Alan's ever done? ...
Oct 3, 2017 · 40 min
28 • I, Partridge: Chapters 1-4
Starting our deep dive into I, Partridge, we tackle the first 4 chapters as Alan discusses childhood bullies and parental neglect, and we choose not to believe him. Also, we chat book sales, significant trees, 'b*llock-naked' ladies and are i...
Sep 26, 2017 · 49 min
27 • Scissored Isle: Part 2 (NOT LIVE)
Crisp wars! Angry editors! Denton Abbey under threat! In the concluding part of our Scissored Isle double header, we head down a Radio Times rabbit hole, get tied in knots trying to organise a Twitter poll, and consider where this special sits amongst ...
Sep 19, 2017 · 43 min
26 • Scissored Isle: Part 1 (LIVE)
Coming to you live from MCM Comic Con in Manchester, Adam, Nick, Tom and Tom (plus Jed) scrutinise Alan's road to redemption in part 1 of our Scissored Isle special, discussing 'Tesco lifer' Pat Bevan, our supermarket/factory pasts and L...
Sep 12, 2017 · 32 min
25 • Your Feedback
We’ve bounced back and we’re ready to take a look over the best of your emails, tweets, and Facebook messages from the last few months. This sees us tackling some seriously large questions: What would Alan's wrestling finisher move be? How much wo...
Jun 20, 2017 · 17 min
24 • Mini Ep: Alan's BBC Return, Live Show News, Pod Plans
Team Monkey Tennis return for a mini episode, packed with good news and announcements, including: a new live show in Manchester this July, wild speculation about Partridge's forthcoming return to the BBC, and what to expect from us over the rest o...
Apr 11, 2017 · 47 min
23 • Knowing Me Knowing You TV: Ep 6
...and on that bombshell, we end the current series with a look at Glen's love life, Alan's successors (diddldee dit-dedee) and of course, THAT fatal shooting. We also make a few visits to the FactCave, dissect Joe Beesley's failed joke ...
Apr 4, 2017 · 42 min
22 • Knowing Me Knowing You TV: Ep 5
In this head-slapping, pen-stacking, fact-packing episode, we discuss our favourite car-crash interviews, how to deal with a dead guest, Alan's attempts to fix the Miss Norwich contest, the 'return' of 'Susan', and Partridge...
Mar 28, 2017 · 41 min
21 • Knowing Me Knowing You TV: Ep 4
Nick, Tom, Tom and Adam's Philosophical Steakhouse is open for business as we say bienvenue to Bernie Inns, rabies facts and Alan's styles. We also reveal the 'Boss of Beef', zoom in on Alan's blazer badge, discuss Glen's ...
Mar 22, 2017 · 40 min
20 • Knowing Me Knowing You TV: Ep 3
Crack open a Sprünt and join us as we link Alan (or is it Alec?), hairy backs, Lou Bega, fake signatures, 'Mrs Winkle' and the 1936 Olympics. Plus: we discuss Alan and Glen's crumbling relationship, the fate of Sherlock Holmes the Victor...

MONKEY TENNIS - The Alan Partridge Fan Podcast

39 • Simon Greenall (aka Michael The Geordie)

38 • Knowing Me Knowing Yule: Part 2 (LIVE)

37 • Knowing Me Knowing Yule: Part 1 (LIVE)

36 • Mid Morning Matters S1E1: Broth + Muppet (LIVE)

35 • I, Partridge: Chapters 31-34

34 • I, Partridge: Chapters 26-30

33 • I, Partridge: Chapters 22-25

32 • I, Partridge: Chapters 17-21

31 • I, Partridge: Chapters 13-16

30 • I, Partridge: Chapters 9-12

29 • I, Partridge: Chapters 5-8

28 • I, Partridge: Chapters 1-4

27 • Scissored Isle: Part 2 (NOT LIVE)

26 • Scissored Isle: Part 1 (LIVE)

25 • Your Feedback

24 • Mini Ep: Alan's BBC Return, Live Show News, Pod Plans

23 • Knowing Me Knowing You TV: Ep 6

22 • Knowing Me Knowing You TV: Ep 5

21 • Knowing Me Knowing You TV: Ep 4

20 • Knowing Me Knowing You TV: Ep 3