Boorish Alan Partridge deals with three uncooperative guests while waiting for his star attraction. Included: a show jumper refuses to ride a horse on the set; a rival TV personality forgets his son's birthday; a punk star wreaks havoc on the set.

• Armando Iannucci
• Steve Coogan
• Patrick Marber

• Alan Ford
• David Schneider
• Steve Coogan