People are calling this John Stapleton clip “uncanny” as every detail rings true as Alan Partridge

Normal Bates. Updated August 7th, 2017

Alan Partridge has a complex origin – starting as a sports presenter joke in the radio show On The Hour before morphing into the better known version we know today but this video clip is startling.

I always believed Alan Partridge could not be based on one actual person. Until I saw John Stapleton talking to #DoctorWho "freaks" in 1996. pic.twitter.com/fFQAzZwrPX

— Pip (@pipmadeley) August 5, 2017

Could this be the true origin of the much loved character Alan Partridge?

“It’s the mannerisms and the way of standing, especially” writes @Sebpatrick.

“The aggression and disdain are pure Partridge” writes @Simonday24.

“This is absolutely uncanny” writes @Liz_buckley.

Whatever the truth we’re looking forward to seeing Alan back on the BBC in the new year – apparently he’s going to go full Brexit.