Alan Partridge movie to be set in Norwich

Armando Iannucci has confirmed that the Alan Partridge movie will be set in the character's hometown of Norwich.

Speaking to ShortList, the Partridge co-creator insisted that a script is underway and a storyline is “more or less sorted” for the hapless TV host's first big screen outing.

“We don’t want to rush it - it’s got to be right and justify itself as a film,” Iannucci said. “On the other hand, we don’t want to be unfaithful to the character. So we’re not going mad and doing an Alan-goes-to-Hollywood thing. It’s very much Alan in Norwich. Putting Norwich on the map. Well, somebody’s map.”

Steve Coogan is currently reprising his role as Partridge in a series of vodcasts on the Fosters Funny website.