Alan Partridge Books In Order

Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books

About Alan Partridge

As an iconic figure in British light-entertainment, Alan Partridge has been entertaining audiences around the world for some time now. Whether it’s his much loved television shows or his personal memoirs, he’s always got something to say on society and the modern condition. Almost an institution in of himself at this point, his writing has delighted many, as has his countless anecdotes involving those in the world British broadcasting. From his lifelong friendship to Sue Cook, to his difficulty battling his Toblerone addiction, he’s faced high and lows, and pulled through to tell the tale.

Many didn’t believe Alan would initially make it, but he managed to show them all and, needless to say, he’s had the last laugh. Showing the London elite who he really is, he rose up to become a star of BBC light-entertainment, broadcasting to millions with his easy-going and likeable screen presence. Unfortunately there were naysayers within the BBC who didn’t recognize his talent, cruelly axing his much loved chat-show. Turning his attention elsewhere, he would soon become a broadcasting sensation once again with his show ‘Mid Morning Matters,’ delighting all the listeners of North Norfolk Digital.

Also turning to writing, his books have been described as ‘lovely stuff’ by none other than the Welsh Elvis himself Shakin’ Stevens. Not only containing himself to literature, he’s also provided plenty of travelogues on BBC and Sky television, providing an insight into British society. Whether it be his TV shows, or his podcasts such as the ‘From the Oasthouse,’ he’s always sure to provide a slanted eye on the modern condition. Whatever Alan’s latest project is, fans can be sure it will be a blast, from start to finish, providing plenty of entertainment and bater along the way.

Early and Personal Life

Born in 1955 on the 2nd of April, Alan Gordon Partridge was born in Kings Lynn, Norfolk, and raised in Norwich. Taking long walks in the countryside growing up, he would sing his favorite pop-songs to himself, enjoying the solitude. He would later grow up to meet his wife Carol Parry, who he would marry on the 13th of April in 1978, and she would give birth to their son, Fernando, in 1980 on the 6th of June, followed by their daughter, Denise.

Later Carol would leave Alan for her fitness instructor in 1995, and they’d then both finalize their divorce in 1997. He would go on to create the radio and television chat-show ‘Knowing Me, Knowing You’ after a period working as a sports presenter on news programme ‘The Day Today.’ During the final show there’d be a tragic accident involving restaurant critic Forbes McAllister, after which he wouldn’t gain a second series, instead going on to later present for ‘Mid Morning Matters,’ his show on North Norfolk Digital radio.

Writing Career

Not allowing his first book ‘Bouncing Back’ being pulped to bring him down, soon Alan would be sharing his thoughts and life-story with an even larger audience in print. His first big novel would be ‘I, Partridge: We Need To Talk About Alan’ in 2011, followed by ‘Alan Partridge: Nomad’ in 2016. Both of these would prove to be witty and insightful looks into Alan’s own life, showing how he got to where he is today.

Becoming a key figure associated with the city of Norwich, he would also see a statue of himself built there. He would also go on to feature in ‘This Time With Alan Partridge’ later on in 2019, with two of the chat-show created for the BBC. Creating his much loved podcast ‘From the Oasthouse’ in 2020, he’d also go on to produce two seasons of that for Amazon Audible.

I, Partridge: We Need To Talk About Alan

Originally brought out through the HarperCollins publishing imprint, this would come out in 2011 on the 29th of September. The first big literary release for Alan Partridge, it would provide an autobiography of his life up to that point in time. There’s also an extremely popular audiobook read by Partridge himself, making for a fun and entertaining listen.

As a broadcaster, journalist, presenter, and father, Alan Partridge has come a long way during the course of his life. Getting behind the enigma of the man who likes nothing more than to chat, while also spending quiet time away from it all in his five-bedroom home. From his stint as a popular radio DJ to appearing on television and back again, this captures all the highs and lows of his career. Speaking about the difficult moments in his life as well, such as his dramatic addiction to Toblerone chocolate, he doesn’t hold back in this candid portrait of his life.

Hugely entertaining with moments of true hilarity, this really does provide a keen insight into the life and times of Alan Partridge. It’s a well-written novel capturing some of the best of Partridge, really bringing his character to life upon the page. Read aloud by him as well, it offers another dimension to the text, giving listeners the chance to experience it all over again.

Alan Partridge: Nomad

This time coming out through the ‘Orion’ publishing outlet, this would first be released on the 20th of October in 2016. It would be another autobiographical account of Alan Partridge’s life, this time focusing upon a singular hiking trip across the UK. During this journey there are tangents and personal anecdotes, making it a highly personalized account of his life up to that point.

Taking a hiking trip across the entirety of Great Britain, Alan Partridge sets out to chart his journey across the UK. Charting his mindset for the duration of the trip, he takes time to really ruminate, providing insight and analysis of his own life. Dealing with dangers along the way, he comes into contact with a whole host of different obstacles, emerging a stronger more resilient man. Not just a biography of Alan, but a biography of Britain as a whole, it’s a journey that will offer a complete picture of the nation overall.