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Alan Partridge: Big Beacon

The hilarious memoir from the nation's favourite broadcaster

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Alan Partridge: Big Beacon

By: Alan Partridge
Narrated by: Alan Partridge
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 'It may be the funniest thing ever committed to sound' DAVID BADDIEL
'The audiobook is an absolute dream' RICHARD OSMAN
'Not only has Alan Partridge created an entirely new storytelling structure, it's very funny indeed' JON RONSON
'Partridge... has become the man our time deserves. Aha!' THE TIMES
'This is a deeply silly book. It's also glorious...[with] proper belly laughs on pretty much every page' i NEWS
'Every sentence screams pure Partridge...a spoof that comes close to comic genius' DAILY EXPRESS
'Expect plenty of laughs' HEAT

In Big Beacon, Norwich's favourite son and best broadcaster, Alan Partridge, triumphs against the odds. TWICE.

Using an innovative 'dual narrative' structure you sometimes see in films, Big Beacon tells the story of how Partridge heroically rebuilt his TV career, rising like a phoenix from the desolate wasteland of local radio to climb to the summit of Mount Primetime and regain the nationwide prominence his talent merits.

But then something quite unexpected and moving, because Big Beacon also tells the story of a selfless man, driven to restore an old lighthouse to its former glory, motivated by nothing more than respect for a quietly heroic old building that many take for granted, which some people think is a metaphor for Alan himself even though it's not really for them to say.*

Leaving his old life behind and relocating to a small coastal village in Kent, Alan battles through adversity, wins the hearts and minds of a suspicious community, and ultimately shows himself to be a quite wonderful man.

* The two strands will run in tandem, their narrative arcs mirroring each other to make the parallels between the two stories abundantly clear to the less able reader. Architecture Entertainment & Performing Arts Performing Arts Funny Witty Comedy Feel-Good Thought-Provoking Heartfelt
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I love everything Alan has ever done on television and the big screen.

But this format of him reading his own words is by far the funniest most comprehensive humour i have ever enjoyed. It is my opinion that this, I partridge and Nomad are the best bits of art i have ever experienced. This is my 3rd time buying audible purely for partridge and i will happily buy it 3 more times .

Thank you

Thanks Alan

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Always enjoy listening to Alan and have bought most of his books on Audible so far.

At times it does feel rushed, like Steve has been ushered into a booth and given some lines to read as Alan.

Did have numerous laugh out loud moments though, to paraphrase one - Margaret Thatcher’s handling of the miners strikes seeing mounted police chasing protesting miners across fields - some excellent policing. Classic Alan.

Some classic Alan lines. Mixed feelings on quality of story.

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Love AP, love the podcasts, but always feel ripped off at a few hours of listening. This is a decent length - not the finest work and certainly no Nomad - but decent enough and I enjoyed it. Worth the money. Hope Alan uses the cash to have a burger - he's looking thin!

Finally something worth the credit

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Absolutely superb! Even better than expected. Genius in fact. Loved everything about the audio book.

World class

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Excellent narration from the man himself. I was laughing out loud on my walk with my ear buds in, think I’m turning into Mr. Partridge. Talking about Seldom his dog had me in stitches, thank you Alan/Steve.

AHA! (old ones are the best ones)

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