The Working Class

A poem, by Alan Gordon Partridge.

[Clembo]

This is how 90% of building societies try to sell you a mortgage.

[anjkhar]

Alan is now the Guardian's official correspondent on 'The North'

[DavidThomas-kuls]

I love how the poem highlights how the middle class fake feelings of sentimentality for the working class when, in reality, they actually fear and loathe them

[josephhalpin]

This is my favourite Nationwide advert

[filmsbyEthan]

is no one seeing that this is a parody of the nationwide adverts tho? can’t deny it’s pretty good though

[Pooknottin]

Very nicely done. I love the way he's captured the condesending, yet fearful view the 'middle class' has of the poor.

[neilsharpson]

It's the little nervous perimeter check he does before turning around at the end. Such a wonderful little touch.

[Speedy-pftm]

Lynn, some of these people have come from Stoke

[alexhenshaw]

It's more of a criticism of middle class stereotypes of the working class

[davesmith-rsyo]

As a builder for the last 30 years most of my clients are middle class and I can now truly say the do not like working class folk. They really do think their better. How do I know? Because they get a bit loose with the chitchat after a time...

[MoogleSan]

This is Coogan at his finest. Walking a fine line between sincerity and satire.

[pofict]

Alan giving the timeless “you young people don’t get any closer or I’ll have to phone the authorities” look at 0:29 is spot on

[Deedee-eesg]

We always knew Alan Partridge was a brilliant chat show host and NOW we see he is an extraordinary poet TOO. Is there no end to his genius?!

[txswhqh]

If any partridge fans haven't listened to the oasthouse on audible it is honestly one of the best programs he's ever done

[Jackdaw]

Comments on Partridge videos can be divided into two types - the strange rants by Dossers and Dwads who think he's real, and the endless Partridge quotes by those who know he's not - Ooh, mince!

[greenwoodorganics]

Filming location was the Rochdale canal between Oxford Road and Castlefield, Manchester.

[-PaulT-]

In three minutes time, we'll be taking to Norfolk's youngest butcher...

[marcusorangeboomivnone]

Alan Partridge... A rose among thorns - a pearl before swine a langoustine amongst prawns.

[SinaiFieldMission]

I love the earnest little “thank you” right at the end..

[DrWongburger]

The way he did that, 'certain swagger' Crip walk had me out for the count.