Steve Coogan: The Man Who Thinks He's It

Possibly the funniest show I have ever seen. All characters are great and there isn't A moment when when you aren't laughing

This is, in short a masterpiece of British comedy - An absolute must for any Coogan fan, or any true fan of comedy.

This was a amazing follow up to his previous live video. Filmed in The Palace Theatre Manchester in April 1998, Coogan skits himself and his celebrity status by posing as a classically trained actor and comedian who treats his entourage and fellow performers as dirt. This is occasionally funny but it lacks focus and it directly rips of his previous video Live'n'Lewd.

However this should never be the focus point of the review. What should be is the material and it's quality. This show establishes Steve Coogan's gift for comedy writing and performance. He begins with his ever lovable Pauline Calf who reads to us from her new book and she introduces us to her friend whom she she mocks only to have it all reversed on her. Next up is the UK's worst comedian Duncan Thicket. This sad excuse for comedian is one of the most wonderful comic creations of the who instantly wins the audience over by marching on stage backwards. This part of the show for me is one of the highlights of the show. Next to appear is the terminally horny Italian singer Tony Ferrino. His songs about marrying a lap dancing lad with their funky underscore made me laugh till my sides were sore. Finally gracing the stage was the irrepressible Paul Calf. Equipped with his can of lager and cigarette he proceeded to tell us about where his life was at. This however seemed tired and overused. The Paul Calf of previous years wasn't present therefore it overshadowed the whole show. This is why I have not awarded it a full ten out of ten. All he above was a warm up for the character that the audience came and wanted to see. This is Alan Partridge. Love him or hate him his unpolitically correct ways and his cracks at the guest prove hilarious.

This show is a must for any fans of Steve Coogan. I also would advise anyone that claims to be a fan of British comedy to watch this show if they have not because they will agree that Steve Coogan is one of Britains most talented comedians that ranks up there with Peter Sellers.

'Laugh or cry, the choice is yours'. These words uttered by Duncan Thickett, the world's worst comedian. Hilarious sketches with partridge the calfs and tony ferrino too.Alan does a great Kate Bush medley at the end. Paul Calf: ' do you know what i hate, people who win the lottery and say it won't change me. Here's a quid, give me your f--in ticket.' Duncan THickett:'A lot of comedians these days do what they call self deprecation, the audience likes that, he doesn't mind havin' a go at himself. So i'm going to try a bit of that. Ahem. I'M A RIGHT C--T ME!! THere we go...see people can identify with that. Well he can(pointing to someone in audience)' Tony Ferrino 'Ah yes, stoke newington, i know it well. I have a villa there..' Pauline Calf: 'did someone drop you on your head when you were a baby?' -friend:'No..' Pauline: ' THey f--kin should have' Excellent!

I think that the Man who thinks he Is It is one of the best comedies that I have seen for a very long time. The characters that Steve portrays are unbelievably true to life which is why they are so funny! I love Tony Ferrino, Duncan Thickett and Alan Partridge. In fact in my last play ( a variety show where I wrote the comedy) I played Alan Partridge. A-HA!!

The concept of this video is brilliant! How many people do you know, specially artists, who don't take themselves seriously, who make fun of themselves? Here, Steve Coogan, probably knowing how good a comedian he is, makes fun of himself, portraying himself as an assh*le whom no one likes. I can't find the right words to describe this, but it makes Coogan a very sympathetic person.

Amazing how fast he can speak! That alone is a big gift, but he is also very natural, and Alan Partridge is just the funniest character I have ever seen! I have watched this many times, and every time I almost died of laughter. What a gifted comedian he is, so young in this video, but already so professional!