Coogan visits 'yokels' city on tour.THE comedian behind spoof radio DJ Alan Partridge Alan Gordon Partridge is a fictional television and radio presenter portrayed by English comedian Steve Coogan. A parody of both sports commentators and chat show presenters, the character has appeared in two radio series, three television series and numerous TV and radio specials, today visits the city he has been accused of ridiculing. Steve Coogan will play three sell-out dates at Norwich's Theatre Royal as part of his first tour in 10 years. In 2002, civic leaders in Norfolk accused the character of portraying the county as "a backwater populated by yokels" on his BBC BBC in full British Broadcasting Corp. Publicly financed broadcasting system in Britain. A private company at its founding in 1922, it was replaced by a public corporation under royal charter in 1927. show, I'm Alan Partridge. Coogan was heckled during his shows at the Echo Arena Liverpool. Following the performance, many fans contacted the Daily Post to complain about the quality of the show. CAPTION(S): Coogan as Alan Patridge |
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