Years ago, I couldn't stand Alan Partridge - I always found the show really annoying (which makes sense I suppose, as the character himself is really annoying). But I went out with a guy a few years ago who was obsessed with him, and we used to spend entire weekends watching I'm Alan Partridge and Knowing Me, Knowing You (aha!). He broke me and I became a fan, haha. I haven't watched it in years! You've inspired me to raid youtube!

And every time I watch Jeremy Paxman do a serious interview, all I can think of is the newsreader from Brass Eye. I can't work out whether the similarities are intentional or not.