Steve Coogan

There comes a time in every man's life when he must end his ten year hiatus from live performance and embark on his 86 date sell out tour. For Steve Coogan that time came in October 2008. Armed with nothing more than a hire car, a Little Chef loyalty card and a support staff of 35, Coogan criss-crossed the nation, reintroducing us to some of his best-loved characters. Paul and Pauline Calf, Tommy Saxondale, Duncan Thicket and, of course, Norwich’s favourite son, Alan Gordon Partridge are all featured on Steve Coogan's first live DVD for over 10 years.

Including Paul and Pauline Calf, Duncan Thickett, Eurovision-winning Portuguese singing sensation Tony Ferrino and an extended set from the inimitable Alan Partridge – as well surprising backstage Coogan and appearances from Simon Pegg and Julia Davis.

Politically correct comedian Bernard Righton (John Thompson) introduces notorious student-basher and unemployed Paul Calf; his celebr-bedding, sophisticated sister, Pauline; Duncan Thickett, the worst comedian in the world and legendary Chief Assistant to the Fire, Health and Safety Executive for the North West Region, Ernest Moss.

As premiered on Sky Atlantic HD. Steve Coogan’s Stand Up Down Under charts the highs and lows of Steve’s 2009 tour across Australia and New Zealand. This is a candid behind the scenes look at one of the UK’s top comedians as he tours with some of his most well loved characters, from Paul and Pauline Calf to Alan Partridge. Steve Coogan gives us his unique look at Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Wellington, Christchurch and Auckland whilst giving us an insight into the backstage banter and what life on the road is really like as a touring comedian.