Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa

"12 hostages. 24 hours. 1 Partridge."

Feb 27 2014 R 1h 30m
Action, Comedy, Crime

When famous DJ Alan Partridge’s radio station is taken over by a new media conglomerate, it sets in motion a chain of events which see Alan having to work with the police to defuse a potentially violent siege.

Plot

Radio DJ Alan Partridge is facing uncertain times with his radio station being taken over by a corporate conglomerate. He makes things worse when he talks down a colleague after a promise to talk him up. The colleague handles things badly and takes the radio station into his own hands, literally, by taking them all hostage. Envisioning all his action heroes in his head, Alan is going to save the day by becoming a go-between for the Scotland Yard. His method though will put himself and others in harm's way because Alan Partridge just can't keep his mouth shut.

Written by

Neil Gibbons, Rob Gibbons, Steve Coogan

Directed by

Declan Lowney

Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

Baby Cow Productions, StudioCanal, BBC Films, BFI

Languages

English

Awards

2 wins & 6 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
34,013
Average Rating
6.9 out of 10
Metascore
66
Popularity
NA