Awkward Moments in British TV That Give Strong 'Alan Partridge' Vibes

If you're unfamiliar with Alan Partridge, he's the legendary spoof of an English broadcaster performed by comedian Steve Coogan. According to Wikipedia, Coogan described the Partridge character as a 'Little Englander, with right-wing values and poor taste.' Does art imitate life or does life imitate art? Scrolling through brilliant Twitter account @accidentalp makes it hard to tell. 'Accidental Partridge' is full of awkward moments in British television that feel like something straight out of a scene from I'm Alan Partridge. Take a look at some of our favorite clips from @accidentalp.

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