Comedy character Alan Partridge will return for a new documentary that will see him reintegrate into life in the UK after a year working in Saudi Arabia.
And Did Those Feet… With Alan Partridge (ADTFWAP) follows the fictional television presenter, played by comedian Steve Coogan, as he realizes that something is missing in his life.
Across six 30-minute episodes, the homecoming documentary transforms into an exploration of the mental health issues facing Britain.
Sarah Monteith, managing director of production company Baby Cow, said: “We are delighted that Alan is back from Saudi Arabia and his appetite for broadcasting remains intact.”
“ADTFWAP promises to be exactly the kind of uncompromising contribution to the state of the nation that the country needs, almost as much as he does.”
Steve Coogan's comedy character Alan Partridge returns for a new documentary as he reintegrates into life in the UK after a year working in Saudi Arabia (Steve pictured in 2022)
And Did Those Feet… With Alan Partridge (ADTFWAP) follows the fictional television presenter, played by comedian Steve Coogan, as he realizes that something is missing in his life
Jon Petrie, BBC director of comedy commissioning, said: “Alan Partridge is the most iconic comedy figure in the UK.”
“The wonderful Steve Coogan and Neil and Rob Gibbons continue to innovate and create an even richer world for Alan.”
“This unflinching look at the state of Britain through Alan’s eyes promises to add even more brilliance to the Partridge canon.”
The series is one of six new comedy shows announced by Mr. Petrie. Greg Davies' The Cleaner and Guz Khan's Man Like Mobeen will return.
Actor Steve is known for playing his most famous comic creation in the TV show I'm Alan Partridge, which ended in 2002.
He reprized his role in This Time With Alan Partridge, in which Partridge is given the opportunity to host the fictional weekday magazine show This Time.
Steve recently starred in Jimmy Savile's drama The Reckoning, which aired in October last year.
The Reckoning details Savile's rise to fame and his campaign of abuse at the height of his fame, as well as the way his crimes were exposed after his death.
Across six 30-minute episodes, the homecoming documentary transforms into an exploration of the mental health issues facing Britain (Steve pictured as Alan Partridge in the first series of I Am Alan Partridge in 1997).
The four-part BBC series was praised for its handling of the vile actions of pedophile Jimmy.
But in the run-up to its premiere, the series came under fire from the victims' families, who were upset that their experiences were being turned into entertainment.
In October last year Steve was due to appear to sign copies of his Alan Partridge autobiography while playing the role of the tactless and incompetent broadcaster.
However, it was reported that Steve's team feared he might be uncomfortable appearing as Alan so soon after appearing as Savile in the series.
A source told The Sun: “Steve's team were aware of the highly sensitive nature of the BBC drama and knew it could prevent him from taking on the role of Alan in his book.” “Nobody wants to cause a stir.”
The performance was postponed until later in the month so as not to be so close to the broadcast of “The Reckoning”.
Steve recently starred in Jimmy Savile's drama The Reckoning, which aired in October last year (Steve pictured as Jimmy Savile).
A spokesperson for the actor told Web at the time: “Due to a demanding rehearsal schedule for his next film, book signings will now begin later this month, depending on Steve's availability.”
Steve's portrayal of the disgraced disc jockey was also branded an “acting masterclass” and “convincingly detestable” in the first episode of the four-part series.
During his lifetime, Savile was one of the BBC's most popular presenters and figureheads, but was exposed as a serial offender after his death.
He used his involvement in various organizations such as the BBC, the Catholic Church, politics, charities, hospitals and prisons to legitimize himself and remain undetected while sexually abusing hundreds of children and young people.