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BBC Radio Norwich
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Radio Norwich is a fictional radio station in Norwich, England, in the television series I'm Alan Partridge. Although quite obviously being based on a BBC Local Radio station due to the style and content of its programming, the BBC was never referred to either on air or in its logo.
The title character, played by Steve Coogan, can be seen on air at the beginning of several episodes, usually hosting phone ins on various inane topics (i. e., "Which is your favourite Lord of: The Rings, The Dance, or The Flies?")
There is a strong implication that any radio station that would employ Alan Partridge must be pretty insignificant, reinforced by the general satirical view of Norwich as a boring and insignificant place.
In reality Norwich and its surrounding county are served by BBC Radio Norfolk, and the two names are often confused.
Ironically, on 29 June 2006, a new radio station for Norwich, owned by the Tindle radio group, launched under the name of 99.9 Radio Norwich.
The radio shows on Radio Norwich include:
- Norfolk Nights with Alan Partridge (10pm–1am)
- Dave Clifton (1–4am)
- The Nisby Sisters
- Danny Franchetti's Jazz Box