Author:Steve Coogan,Armando Iannucci,Various
'Knowing me Alan Partridge, knowing you... a-ha!' A lot of people say that, when it comes to drama and comedy, the pictures are so much better on the radio. As Alan Partridge says, 'all those people are wrong'. There's a new chat in town as the hit programme comes live from BBC Television Centre, and Alan ushers on a variety of guests including horsewoman of few words Sue Lewis, powerful hypnotist Tony le Mesmer, fashion designer Yvonne Boyd, and husband and wife thespians Tania Baker and Gary Baker. There's also a whole edition of the programme broadcast from sexy Paris, city of French people. Joining Steve Coogan as he squirms his way across the easy chairs are Steve Brown, Minnie Driver, Rebecca Front, Melanie Hudson, Doon MacKichan, Patrick Marber and David Schneider.
As near-definitive as we are likely to get. Detailed, shocking and scrupulously researched, it is an addictive and often harrowing read
—— Sunday TelegraphForthright, bawdy, and often hilarious, zany and zestful, his anecdotes should keep you entertained for hours.
—— Sunday ExpressNiven's life was Wodehouse with tears.
—— John MortimerCooke was the special relationship
—— Daily MailThe range of Cooke's experiences was awesome but he always had the personal touch
—— Jeremy Vine