“I say telescopic dampers, I mean rigid stays.”
Every ruddy Alan Partridge quote
A growing library of Alan Partridge quotes with the scene, the speaker and the episode, plus full scripts of I'm Alan Partridge and Knowing Me, Knowing You.
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“Speak very quickly, she can’t understand it.”
“When I’ve calmed down I’ll kiss him better where I stabbed him.”
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“Sonja, beefeaters do no live in caravans! They live in the Tower of London and they are restaurants.”
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Full scripts and transcripts
Every line, every scene. Pick an episode to read the whole script.
- I'm Alan Partridge, series 1Read the scripts
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- Welcome to the Places of My LifeRead the scripts
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Alan Partridge quotes: FAQ
What is Alan Partridge's most famous catchphrase?
The best known Alan Partridge catchphrases are "A-ha!" and "Back of the net!", along with "Smell my cheese, you mother!" and the "Dan!" shout from I'm Alan Partridge.
Where do the quotes on this site come from?
Quotes are taken from the broadcast programmes (Knowing Me Knowing You, I'm Alan Partridge, Mid Morning Matters and more). Each quote links to the scene and the full script so you can read it in context.
Can I read the full Alan Partridge scripts?
Yes. The site has full fan transcripts of I'm Alan Partridge series 1 and 2 and other episodes, with a jump-to-scene menu on each page.
Is this an official site?
No. It is an unofficial fan site and is not affiliated with the BBC, Baby Cow or Steve Coogan.