Fatherhood's under the microscope this week as we turn to Alan's dad Lionel: his life, his (supposed) death, his (alleged) stint in the armed forces. Plus: The prevalence of Lionels, the truth* about Norfolk's inbreeding and a handy guide to seagulls. Also: 'Squeaky' Steve Backshaw, rambling sandwich chat, Peartree Infographics and a tragic glass injury. [*opinion] SHOW LINKS • Seagull vs sausage GIF • Seagull goes shopping GIF • Seagull pounces in Wales • Sky apologies for seagull eating sparrow • People pretending to be a bus 

81 • Nomad: Chapters 17-20

The definitive Alan Partridge fan podcast, dissecting and celebrating his output episode by episode. Acclaimed as one of the best TV &amp; Film podcasts by The Telegraph, featuring guest appearances from stars Tim Key, Stephen Mangan, Susannah Fielding, and Simon Greenall. Join us as we discuss our favourite moments, the character’s lasting legacy, and analyse the entire Alan Partridge Universe: I’m Alan Partridge, Knowing Me Knowing You, The Day Today, Alpha Papa, Mid Morning Matters and more. Plus, we delve into From The Oasthouse, and have all the latest on BBC One’s This Time. A-ha! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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We try not to get distracted by sandwiches as we talk central packing, funeral catering and, yes, the return of our old Geordie friend in the series finale. PLUS: We discuss playing with audience expectations, the clash of old and new Partridge, and where this series of Oasthouse sits in the APU.
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153 • From The Oasthouse S3: Ep 11 + Wrap Up

This week we combine Alan's potato-themed blockbuster, a big Shrek, Tony Robinson, and an actual Geordie, whilst discussing bad graveside behaviour and Algarve camping, creating an episode that will tumble around your head like trainers in a washing machine and is not - repeat not - a bag of bits.
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152 • From The Oasthouse S3: Eps 9 + 10

We're on high alert for Michael sightings this week as we talk ASMR, bad dads, the strumpet supervisor, and weaponised grandkids. Plus: We make a shellfish stretch, Alan takes on India, and we investigate hairy fish.
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151 • From The Oasthouse S3: Eps 7 + 8

Alan's back in the commentary box this week as we put on our Heavy Thinking Hats and talk nude sleeping, Wogan's wake, coke, groupies, and Falkland penguins. Questions posed: Is Alan a hater? Does commentary work without imagery? Is Alan working his way through the 'phobias? All the haters, see you later, mash your brain like a bag of potaters.
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150 • From The Oasthouse S3: Eps 5 + 6

We discuss abused Alan, Lynn's lethargy, medicinal McDonalds and political Partridge this week as Michael is teased and Katrina's displeased. Plus: How dogs vote, yellow sticker strategy and we ask, have the writers hit their fan service phase?

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81 • Nomad: Chapters 17-20

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