Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa

If you are after a comedy that actually makes you laugh out loud, Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa is available in Australia on Britbox Apple TV Channel and HBO Max, and in the US on Netflix and Philo right now. It knows exactly what kind of film it is from the opening scene, and never loses that thread. With 504 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Steve Coogan leads a cast with real comic timing. Available now on Britbox Apple TV Channel — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa is worth clearing space for. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa from the crowd. 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. The chemistry Steve Coogan and Colm Meaney bring to it does a lot of the heavy lifting. It hit screens in 2013. What keeps Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa respects your intelligence. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. Short enough to finish in one sitting, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Steve Coogan is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.

Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa was released in 2013, directed by Declan Lowney. The full 90-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.