Ep 4. Never Say Alan Again

Alan Partridge is a British comedy that follows the everyday life of its titular character, played by Steve Coogan. In season 2 episode 4, titled "Never Say Alan Again," we see Alan struggling with his flailing career and personal life after the failure of his TV show.

The episode opens with Alan attending a funeral of a fan who has passed away. Alan sees this opportunity to network with people who he thinks would help him make a come back in his career. As he tries to talk to the attendees about the prospects of working together, he ends up making awkward jokes and coming across as insensitive, landing himself in trouble.

Feeling low after the funeral, Alan also tries to reconnect with his estranged wife Carol, who is now in a relationship with someone else. Alan's attempts to win her back are pathetic and leave him feeling even more bitter about his current situation.

Meanwhile, Alan's assistant Lynn has decided to take the week off work to go on holiday with her boyfriend. This leaves Alan in a panic as he isn't sure how to cope without her. He tries to adjust to managing his work and personal life without Lynn's help, but everything seems to be going wrong.

The team behind his failed TV show, "Knowing Me, Knowing You," also decide to make a comeback with a new show called "Up with Alan." Alan is furious that they haven't asked him to be a part of it and tries to sabotage the new show in any way he can.

Throughout the episode, we see Alan struggling to keep his head above water as everything in his life seems to be spiraling out of control. He tries to put on a brave face but eventually cracks and has an emotional breakdown in his car.

As always, the episode is full of hilarious moments with Coogan's excellent comedic delivery. It's a showcase of the character's flaws and insecurities that make him so relatable and endearing.

Overall, "Never Say Alan Again" is a fantastic episode that perfectly captures the essence of the show. It's funny, witty, and full of heart, leaving viewers eager to see what happens next in Alan's unpredictable life.