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Alan Partridge: Norwich to get gorilla sculpture of DJ | Alan Partridge: Norwich to get gorilla sculpture of DJ |
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A gorilla sculpture painted as Alan Partridge is to go on display in the fictional broadcaster's home city. | A gorilla sculpture painted as Alan Partridge is to go on display in the fictional broadcaster's home city. |
The sculpture of the comedy character, played by Steve Coogan, will be unveiled on Wednesday in Norwich. | The sculpture of the comedy character, played by Steve Coogan, will be unveiled on Wednesday in Norwich. |
It will go on display outside the Hollywood Cinema in Anglia Square ahead of a premiere of Partridge's first film, Alpha Papa, shot in Norfolk. | It will go on display outside the Hollywood Cinema in Anglia Square ahead of a premiere of Partridge's first film, Alpha Papa, shot in Norfolk. |
The sculpture will be the 54th gorilla to go on display in Norwich as part of the Go Go Gorillas charity art trail. | The sculpture will be the 54th gorilla to go on display in Norwich as part of the Go Go Gorillas charity art trail. |
Two weeks ago a glass-fibre gorilla decorated as Freddie Mercury was removed at the request of the Queen singer's estate. | Two weeks ago a glass-fibre gorilla decorated as Freddie Mercury was removed at the request of the Queen singer's estate. |
'The weirdest gorilla' | 'The weirdest gorilla' |
An Alan Partridge gorilla was suggested as a replacement. | An Alan Partridge gorilla was suggested as a replacement. |
The Freddie Mercury gorilla was later returned to its site outside The Forum with a new paint job that saw its face redesigned. | |
But event organisers liked the idea of an Alan Partridge gorilla and commissioned father-and-daughter Phil and Sam Daniels, of Cawston, near Aylsham, to design it to tie in with the film premiere. | But event organisers liked the idea of an Alan Partridge gorilla and commissioned father-and-daughter Phil and Sam Daniels, of Cawston, near Aylsham, to design it to tie in with the film premiere. |
"It's amazing - it's so lifelike," said Martin Green of Break, the charity that organised the trail. | "It's amazing - it's so lifelike," said Martin Green of Break, the charity that organised the trail. |
"It's the weirdest gorilla on the trail and we expect it to get a good reception when it goes on display." | "It's the weirdest gorilla on the trail and we expect it to get a good reception when it goes on display." |
Film producers Studio Canal agreed to hold the film's premiere in Partridge's home city of Norwich, rather than London, following a campaign by fans. | Film producers Studio Canal agreed to hold the film's premiere in Partridge's home city of Norwich, rather than London, following a campaign by fans. |
In his fictional world, Partridge was born in King's Lynn and grew up in Norwich before coming to prominence as a sports presenter on BBC Radio Four's On The Hour, and its TV version The Day Today. | In his fictional world, Partridge was born in King's Lynn and grew up in Norwich before coming to prominence as a sports presenter on BBC Radio Four's On The Hour, and its TV version The Day Today. |
'He'll be impressed' | 'He'll be impressed' |
This led to his own prime-time TV chat show, Knowing Me Knowing You With Alan Partridge, before his career faltered and he found himself hosting an early-morning slot on Radio Norwich before moving to another fictional station, North Norfolk Digital. | This led to his own prime-time TV chat show, Knowing Me Knowing You With Alan Partridge, before his career faltered and he found himself hosting an early-morning slot on Radio Norwich before moving to another fictional station, North Norfolk Digital. |
Coogan is due to attend the premiere in character and it is hoped he will meet his ape lookalike. | |
Samuel Le Good of Norwich estate agent Abbot Fox, which sponsored the gorilla, said: "I think he will be impressed. | Samuel Le Good of Norwich estate agent Abbot Fox, which sponsored the gorilla, said: "I think he will be impressed. |
"The gorilla looks absolutely amazing - it's Alan Partridge, 100%. | "The gorilla looks absolutely amazing - it's Alan Partridge, 100%. |
"A lot of us in the office are big Partridge fans. We like to support local charities and we're fortunate to be involved." | "A lot of us in the office are big Partridge fans. We like to support local charities and we're fortunate to be involved." |
After appearing at the premiere the gorilla will go on display at Abbot Fox's office in Tombland. | After appearing at the premiere the gorilla will go on display at Abbot Fox's office in Tombland. |
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