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There comes a time in every man's life when he must end his ten year hiatus from live performance and embark on his 86 date sell out tour. For Steve Coogan that time came in October 2009. Armed with nothing more than a hire car, a Little Chef loyalty card and a support staff of 35, Coogan criss-crossed the nation, reintroducing us to some of his best-loved characters.
Paul and Pauline Calf, Tommy Saxondale, Duncan Thickett and, of course, Norwich's favourite son, Alan Gordon Partridge. They're all featured on this show, giving you the chance to enjoy a tour that not only broke even but also broke bladders - it is estimated that over 80 gallons of piddle were released into theatre seats nationally.
Paul and Pauline Calf, Tommy Saxondale, Duncan Thickett and, of course, Norwich's favourite son, Alan Gordon Partridge. They're all featured on this show, giving you the chance to enjoy a tour that not only broke even but also broke bladders - it is estimated that over 80 gallons of piddle were released into theatre seats nationally.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Samuel Peers
Despite the very negative reviews that this show has recieved, I honestly believe that this show is just as good as The Man who Thinks he's It. Pauline perhaps overdoes the innuendoes, but her entrance is brilliant. Tommy Saxondale transfers well, although he is understandably different from how he appears on television. Duncan Thickett has developed a darker (to say the least!) personality to the bumbling stand-up comic we used to know, but it just makes the character funnier. Paul Calf is equally as funny as he used to be, there isn't much more I can say about the character. As mentioned by practically everyone else, Alan Partridge is the star of the show. His entrance, a medley of Queen songs, is very funny, as is his "sensitive" interview with a rape victim, and then his hilarious play about the life of Sir Thomas More.
Perhaps the funniest moment, however, is the final section of the show in which he plays himself, and finishes with a rather naughty song. Overall, it is hugely entertaining, and I believe it is a brilliant show.
Perhaps the funniest moment, however, is the final section of the show in which he plays himself, and finishes with a rather naughty song. Overall, it is hugely entertaining, and I believe it is a brilliant show.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Adam Boxall
This DVD seems to have got some bad reviews.
Personally I don't see why. If you were lucky enough to see this show live then I would highly recommend buying it as there's plenty of bits i'd forgotten about.
If you didn't see the show then would still recommend it as it's more classic Coogan.
The show doesn't tske itself too seriously & comes across as a light hearted almost theatrical overview of his much loved characters.
I thouroughly enjoyed it & it brought back memories of the live show :-)
Yes there is nothing technically new in this show but well worth a purchase especially when it's on special offer.
I think other reviewers have been over critical. It's fun, light hearted & will make ya laugh. Especially his little song at the end....(you know the one) Nice one Mr Coogan keep up the good work :-)
Personally I don't see why. If you were lucky enough to see this show live then I would highly recommend buying it as there's plenty of bits i'd forgotten about.
If you didn't see the show then would still recommend it as it's more classic Coogan.
The show doesn't tske itself too seriously & comes across as a light hearted almost theatrical overview of his much loved characters.
I thouroughly enjoyed it & it brought back memories of the live show :-)
Yes there is nothing technically new in this show but well worth a purchase especially when it's on special offer.
I think other reviewers have been over critical. It's fun, light hearted & will make ya laugh. Especially his little song at the end....(you know the one) Nice one Mr Coogan keep up the good work :-)
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By L. Sallett
Went to see this tour at NIA. Im a big coogan fan and Partridge fan. After laughing so hard at Duncan Thickett and Steve Oram (on between acts with some real crazy stuff) plus Tommy Saxondale and Paul Calf i expected Partridge to be his usual self.
which he was. Great during all the chat and fumbling around with technology, but what was the Henry VIII bit all about, nearly sent me to sleep. Luckily the song at the end saved the day.
The show itself was a great night out, with a year to wait until the DVD my expectations were high of the DVD actually capturing the night.
On to the DVD. Where is Steve Oram ????? Wheres the brillinat last song(oh it gets a snip in the extras but wheres the intro with the copper ? ).
Instead we get some editors clinically cut personal choice of specific acts. Come on Coogan, release the full show with the Steve Oram bits.
My conclusion.... next time he's about go and see 'the show', but forget telling your mates about half of the best bits before the DVD comes out. Because an hour of the 'show' wont be on the disc.
which he was. Great during all the chat and fumbling around with technology, but what was the Henry VIII bit all about, nearly sent me to sleep. Luckily the song at the end saved the day.
The show itself was a great night out, with a year to wait until the DVD my expectations were high of the DVD actually capturing the night.
On to the DVD. Where is Steve Oram ????? Wheres the brillinat last song(oh it gets a snip in the extras but wheres the intro with the copper ? ).
Instead we get some editors clinically cut personal choice of specific acts. Come on Coogan, release the full show with the Steve Oram bits.
My conclusion.... next time he's about go and see 'the show', but forget telling your mates about half of the best bits before the DVD comes out. Because an hour of the 'show' wont be on the disc.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Duncan B
Alan Partridge is a character that never fails to disappoint, sadly this is his lowest point!
This tour smacks of a cash in rather a show lovingly written with attention to detail!
It's funny enough, but the poor relation to Live N Lewd and The Man Who Thinks He's It which were both much better, and both had the bonus of between performance cameos from John Thomson and Simon Pegg!
This third installment really does reveal the lazy format which Paul and Pauline Calf's sketches are written within and you feel you've heard it all before! Overall it's watchable but nit great
This tour smacks of a cash in rather a show lovingly written with attention to detail!
It's funny enough, but the poor relation to Live N Lewd and The Man Who Thinks He's It which were both much better, and both had the bonus of between performance cameos from John Thomson and Simon Pegg!
This third installment really does reveal the lazy format which Paul and Pauline Calf's sketches are written within and you feel you've heard it all before! Overall it's watchable but nit great
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excellent product worth a buy give it a go. i would recommend it as it and it was excellent value for money
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Very poor cobbled together effort. There is absolutely no irony in the title. It is mostly made up of the less successful characters. The Alan Partridge segments only just manage to save this from being binned.
I like Coogan's work in the main, particularly Alan Partridge (obviously) and Saxondale, and so I bought tickets for the second night of his show at the Arena in Liverpool. However reviews of the first night were abysmal, and so we went instead to see Michael McIntyre, who was playing on the same night.
Whilst I do not regret that decision, I have to say that Steve Coogan's show was a hell of a lot better than I expected. I don't know when in the tour this dvd was filmed, but he must have either polished the act up along the way or, as he has intimated, there may have been a bit of anti-Manc feeling in the local reviews.
Either way, the first half was enjoyable enough but the second was really entertaining, although must say that I didn't laugh out loud a great deal. No denying the craft that went into the show though and, as he says in the closing self-deprecating and profanity-laden song, he has made two great films with Michael Winterbottom as well, so good on you Mr Coogan!
Whilst I do not regret that decision, I have to say that Steve Coogan's show was a hell of a lot better than I expected. I don't know when in the tour this dvd was filmed, but he must have either polished the act up along the way or, as he has intimated, there may have been a bit of anti-Manc feeling in the local reviews.
Either way, the first half was enjoyable enough but the second was really entertaining, although must say that I didn't laugh out loud a great deal. No denying the craft that went into the show though and, as he says in the closing self-deprecating and profanity-laden song, he has made two great films with Michael Winterbottom as well, so good on you Mr Coogan!
I was lucky enough to see steve in Australia twice when he was in sydney and I'm glad i did as for some reason Tony Ferrino is not even on this dvd or he did not include him in England, a bit downer for me as i think he is a very funny character. All his character's were well played and Alan i cannot complain about as anything that Alan does is worth looking at. The dvd is short and sweet and would have been nice to see more behide the scenes on interviews and how he came up with his charaters but we just have to wait to see if we get anymore when coogan returns.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars
Please drop the Henry Vlll crap!
I am a hugh Partridge fan but some things don't work. Where does Steve get this obsession with The Tudors from? He recently devoted an episode of MMM to this topic. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Mr. B. R. Good
5.0 out of 5 stars
very funny
Its a bargain Steve Coogan is the funiest comedian/actor ive seen in years,this guy is seriously funny !I love it !
Published 16 months ago by Mickthebrick
3.0 out of 5 stars
Damage
I was very impressed with the delivery speed of this item but I was let down by the damage to both the case & the DVD, the disk was slighty scratched and the case was ripped.
Published on 16 Jun 2011 by Louise Helen
2.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect Service
Ordered it on a Sunday, arrived Tuesday Morning. Excellent Service, fantastic price, awful dvd.
Coogan is still one of my favourite entertainers but this was just a dvd... Read more
Coogan is still one of my favourite entertainers but this was just a dvd... Read more
Published on 21 Oct 2010 by keith h
1.0 out of 5 stars
Partridge fans- don't bother!
I'm an avid Partridge fan and so thought this would be a decent stand up- if at least only for the AP bits. How wrong I was. Read more
Published on 6 Aug 2010 by Woodzie
4.0 out of 5 stars
I went live to this and had a wicked time despite bad press
If You like partridge ARRGGH Haaaaa!! and his many more characters you will like little snippets of all roled in to one show very clever.
Published on 24 Feb 2010 by Mr. M. T. Brookes
5.0 out of 5 stars
Back of the net
Alan Partridge is alive and well. Great DVD of Steve Coogan's 2008 UK Tour show. Now.......what about that Partridge movie??
Published on 7 Jan 2010 by KN13
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