Ep 3. Episode 3

Alan Partridge returns in the third episode of the first season of his eponymous talk show, Knowing Me, Knowing You With Alan Partridge. In this episode, Alan welcomes three guests: Mark Hamill, best known for his role as Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars franchise, Enid Kibbler, local historian and author, and Ryan Gage, a up-and-coming actor.

As always, Alan begins the show with his signature catchphrase, "Aha!", and introduces his guests one-by-one. Mark Hamill is the first to take the sofa and Alan wastes no time in asking him about his experiences working on the Star Wars films. However, Alan's knowledge of the franchise is limited and he becomes flustered when Mark brings up some obscure references. This provides some comedic relief for the audience as Alan attempts to bluff his way through the conversation.

Next up is Enid Kibbler, who has written a book about the history of Alan's hometown, Norwich. Alan seems genuinely interested in her work and the two engage in a lively discussion about Norwich's past. However, the conversation takes an unexpected turn when Enid begins to list all the times Alan has made mistakes in his broadcasting career. Alan becomes defensive and guests begin to feel uneasy as the tension in the room rises.

Finally, Ryan Gage takes a seat on the sofa and Alan attempts to get to know him better, but seems to be more interested in talking about himself. Ryan is visibly uncomfortable and tries to steer the conversation back towards his own work, but Alan seems to be more interested in telling stories about his own career. This segment serves as a reminder of Alan's self-centered nature and provides some uncomfortable viewing for the audience.

Throughout the episode, we are also treated to some of Alan's comedic sketches, including a segment where he takes a look at some of the "worst chat-up lines" submitted by viewers. This provides some light relief from the awkwardness of the interviews and showcases Alan's talent for comedy.

As the show draws to a close, Alan attempts to wrap up the interviews, but not before he makes a number of inappropriate comments that make his guests even more uncomfortable. The show ends on an awkward note as the guests leave the sofa, each looking visibly relieved to be leaving.

Overall, episode three of Knowing Me, Knowing You With Alan Partridge provides some uncomfortable viewing for the audience as we watch Alan's attempts at interviewing go awry. However, the comedy sketches provide some much-needed relief from the awkwardness and showcase Alan's talent for comedy. Fans of the show will be pleased with this episode's continuation of the character's trademark self-centeredness and inability to engage with guests in a meaningful way.