I'm Alan Partridge

As a quintessential British cringe-comedy, 'I'm Alan Partridge' primarily elicits strong Humor and Joy from its audience through its sharp wit, character-driven absurdity, and Alan's delusional self-importance. However, a significant component of the show's appeal also stems from the Anxiety and mild Empathy generated by Alan's constant social blunders, pathetic attempts at career revival, and underlying Sadness, creating a unique blend of laughter and discomfort.