is a groundbreaking, savagely satirical British radio comedy that parodied the self-important tone of current affairs broadcasting. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1991, Series 1 launched the careers of some of the UK’s most celebrated comedy minds and birthed one of the most famous comedy characters in British history: Alan Partridge .
You can still catch episodes and legacy broadcasts of this legendary comedy series on BBC Sounds or via regular rebroadcasts on BBC Radio 4 Extra. 1 On the Hour - Series 1m4b
: The overzealous, booming main anchor who treated minor inconveniences like global warfare. is a groundbreaking, savagely satirical British radio comedy