Continuity mistake: At the book signing, in the first wide shot we see of Alan, he is looking down at the book. In the next shot he is looking forwards. (00:08:20)
To Kill a Mocking Alan - S1-E5
Visible crew/equipment: At the start of the scene where Alan and Lynn are talking to the Irish guys, a boom mic can be seen at the top of the screen. (00:09:45)
To Kill a Mocking Alan - S1-E5
Continuity mistake: When Alan says, 'There's more to Ireland than this.' The grapefruit juice vanishes from the table. (00:13:55)
Continuity mistake: When Alan goes into the petrol station to get his video back, Michael has his hands by his sides. In the next shot he has his hands on his hips. (00:18:45)
Brave Alan - S2-E3
Visible crew/equipment: Just before Lyn sits on the whoopee cushion, a boom mic can be seen in the top left corner. (00:09:40)
Continuity mistake: Just before Alan leaves the fair, there is a wide shot of him at the table. When the angle changes, the extras have moved and the sun has come out. (00:08:55)
Visible crew/equipment: When Alan gets the phone call from Sue Cook, the cameraman can be seen in the reflection of the photo on the wall, as Alan stands up. (00:09:50)
Continuity mistake: When Alan says about the custard pie throwing contest, the extras stood by his table change positions between shots. (00:08:15)
Continuity mistake: When Alan shakes Lynn's hand, the next shot shows Alan has moved a foot back and is leaning on the front desk. (00:11:05)
To Kill a Mocking Alan - S1-E5
Visible crew/equipment: When Michael shows Alan how to fire a concealed weapon, a boom mic arm and operator can be seen in the reflection of the glass. (00:09:05)
Basic Alan - S1-E4
Continuity mistake: When Alan tests his seat belt, he leans forward in front of Lynn. In the next shot he is sat back and leans forward again. (00:13:35)
Basic Alan - S1-E4
Continuity mistake: After Alan says he's like to know what it feels like for an airbag to go off in his face, it shows a shot of Lynn. In the next shot, she is looking up and Lynn has her finger in the air. (00:14:40)
Basic Alan - S1-E4
Revealing mistake: When Alan walks into the petrol station, he immediately has a conversation with a shop worker, however there is a huge queue visible as Alan walks in. He would not have been able to be served that quickly. (00:11:05)
Basic Alan - S1-E4
Continuity mistake: When Alan walks back from the petrol station down the M11, a white van drives past him, yet in the next shot the van has vanished. (00:12:00)
Basic Alan - S1-E4
Continuity mistake: When Alan sees the staff playing charades, he turns to look at them. In the next shot he has moved about three feet closer to them. (00:03:25)
Basic Alan - S1-E4
Visible crew/equipment: When Alan is dictating a message in his room, he walks pasts the TV. If you look closely you can see the reflection of the cameraman. (00:07:00)
Continuity mistake: When Alan is talking about Lyn's mum after they get back from the graveyard, Alan's arms are by his side. In the next shot his right hand is on his hip. (00:15:00)
Continuity mistake: When Alan says to Sonia he doesn't trust her, he puts his hands by his sides. In the next shot they are together in front of him. (00:10:40)
Brave Alan - S2-E3
Continuity mistake: Just before Alan pretends to attack Lyn with the knife, he looks down at the table. In the next shot he is looking at Lyn. (00:11:50)
Brave Alan - S2-E3
Continuity mistake: In the petrol station after Dan says Mercs are sad, he is looking out of the window. In the next shot he is looking at Alan. (00:05:55)
Chosen answer: He was played by Ian Puleston-Davies. He is best known for his role as Owen Armstrong in the ITV soap opera Coronation Street.
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