“It’s a chat show, Jim, but not as we know it.”
In context
Alan: A-ha! Welcome. Welcome to, Shhh. Welcome to “Knowing Me, Knowing You” with me, Alan Partridge. It’s a chat show, Jim, but not as we know it (Drum roll).
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The scene
Alan’s opening line for the second episode of his BBC chat show, borrowed from Star Trek.
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Quick answers
Who says "It’s a chat show, Jim, but not as we know..."?
Alan Partridge says it in Knowing Me, Knowing You.
Where is this Alan Partridge quote from?
It is from Episode 2 – Daniella Forrest, Petty Officer Alan Partridge, Tony Le Mesmer, Tania Beaumont and Gary Barker (Knowing Me, Knowing You). The full script is on this site.