Alan Parker (radio show)

Alan Parker was a British radio comedy sketch show that aired on BBC Radio 4. It starred Alan Parker, a fictional character created and performed by Chris England. The show was structured as a spoof radio phone-in program where Parker, a deeply opinionated and often misinformed individual, would dispense advice and commentary on various topics. Callers, usually voiced by other actors, would present problems or opinions which Parker would then address, often with hilariously inaccurate and self-serving conclusions. The humor derived from Parker's pomposity, ignorance, and complete lack of self-awareness. The show ran for several series, becoming a popular staple of BBC Radio 4's comedy programming. The premise allowed for satire of current affairs, societal trends, and the nature of talk radio itself.