An 11ft statue of Alan Partridge has been erected in Norwich – Aha!
There was, of course, a statement from ‘Alan Partridge’.
A STATEMENT.
Although this is completely unauthorised, having taken counsel, I am happy that the statue's attitude and stance are correct. https://t.co/3kfCThqhD1
— Alan G Partridge (@ThisisPartridge) September 24, 2020
If the people of Norwich and surrounding areas want to memorialise me in sculpture, then as long as it is rendered in alpha brass with a low zinc content and not, say, a duplex brass, I grant my consent and will instruct my legal team to resheathe their daggers.
— Alan G Partridge (@ThisisPartridge) September 24, 2020
I was further concerned the statue would be a compound resin with gold paint applied. These fears have also been allayed.
— Alan G Partridge (@ThisisPartridge) September 24, 2020
If my statue can in some way act as an Ambassador for Brass, and encourage just ten children to take up a brass instrument, it will be an upbeat ending to an otherwise dreadful year.
— Alan G Partridge (@ThisisPartridge) September 24, 2020
Thank you.
STATEMENT ENDS.
Alan Partridge
DBNR— Alan G Partridge (@ThisisPartridge) September 24, 2020
Unfortunately, Tim Berry photoshopped reported a defilement.
It hasn’t taken long for someone to deface it… pic.twitter.com/FCys3G1HMx
— Tim Berry (@timberryfilms) September 24, 2020
To which Partridge’s co-creator had the only appropriate reaction.
Scum. Subhuman scum. https://t.co/iX360B0eah
— Armando Iannucci (@Aiannucci) September 24, 2020
It’s like hearing Alan, himself. Aha!
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Source BBC Image Gavin Fulcher, Screengrab
