Steve Coogan to Star in New BBC Series 'And Did Those Feet' as Alan Partridge
The series follows Partridge's return to Britain after a year in Saudi Arabia, exploring his quest for personal fulfillment.
- Steve Coogan returns as Alan Partridge in a new BBC six-part series, 'And Did Those Feet', exploring life in Britain after a year in Saudi Arabia.
- The series, described as a homecoming documentary, delves into Alan's personal journey to understand his discontent upon returning to Norwich.
- 'And Did Those Feet' aims to address various issues keeping us 'funk-free', potentially positioning Alan as a mental health champion for the middle-aged.
- BBC's director of comedy commissioning, Jon Petrie, praises the series for adding to the Partridge canon and providing an unflinching look at the UK through Alan's eyes.
- The show will feature new British character comedians, with filming set to begin over the summer.