Coogan's character to co-host Chris Evans's show

Alan Partridge is to co-host TFI Friday.

Norfolk’s finest is to host a special comedy edition of Channel 4’s music show at Christmas.

James Corden, Jack Whitehall and Lee Mack will be guests, along with Tom Jones.

Regular host Chris Evans said: ‘Having staggered through nearly 200 TFI rehearsals and live shows, it’ll be a relief to see how it should be done by Norfolk’s master of broadcasting.’

And in character, Steve Coogan’s character added: ‘I was honoured to receive the invitation to co-present Thank Frig It’s Friday. The fee was more than generous, and as soon as I received photographic evidence my dressing room had its own shower, I signed on the dotted line.’

Bryan Adams, Lianne La Havas and Elle King will also be on the 90-minute show, that will air at 7.30pm on December 18.

Published: 1 Dec 2015