@@FiveSigma72 not quite, although that is a ruddy good reference you've made. The joke I was making (if you can call it a joke) is referencing his book I, Partridge, in which he celebrates a potential new TV project by driving to Delia Smith's house, shouting "oh Delia, guess who's back in the big time" and driving off. By the time he gets to Richard Bacon's house, he accidentally gets his words mixed up and shouts "guess who's big in the back time." It's essentially a less funny version of when he says "surely that's the worth of boast worlds".
Very funny indeed, especially when Alan starts to kiss the BAFTA award. Perhaps in a mythic TV programme, Tommy Shelby will turn up at Downton Abbey. Now, that's one programme I would watch!
@@ruthmilligan3437 For them to be funny, it's important that comedy characters are consistent and convincing. That's hardly a controversial opinion! Comedy characters can evolve over time (Partridge being a perfect example of that) but this little skit wasn't entirely accurate to Alan's character; he's not that self-aware (e.g. the bit about Downton and Daily Mail readers). I'm not too arsed about this as it's only an acceptance speech (and it is still funny) but it'd be a shame if Coogan's views (which I have no issue with) seeped into future Partridge series too much.
I love it when entitled celebrities make fun of themselves to convince people their privilege is justified, and no one can convince the little man of the need for a rigid class structure like Alan Partridge. He really demonstrated his knack for the common tongue at the end.
@@emuman09 yeah I know - I think I'm just too used to the later stuff like Scissored Isle, From the Oasthouse, Mid Morning Matters, Nomad, Alpha Papa etc
Who told this guy he's funny, how as he had a career with this stupid character. The laughing seems very canned, probably the only way he gets a laugh.
Everyone's entitled to their opinions but Alan Partridge is one of the most successful comedy characters of all time, so Coogan is clearly doing something right
Not everyone understands satire. You have to have a certain level of understanding of pop culture, politics, and general world affairs to be able to comprehend the references, and a sense of irony to understand the humor. It's not for everyone as you so boisterously demonstrate. But that's ok. You're providing, no doubt, mildly relevant perspective to someone who cares, and endless volumes of material for smart satirists like Steve Coogan. Carry on!