Review of Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa (2013) by Dan Jolin for Empire — 09 Aug 2013

Ruddy hilarious. Just what big-screen comedy needed.

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This review of Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa (2013) was written by Dan Jolin and published by Empire on 09 Aug 2013.

Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa has generally received positive reviews.

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