Norwich's most famous fictional son arrived in the city almost 10 years ago to premiere his new film, Alpha Papa, but were you there to greet him?

After a long campaign dubbed 'Anglia Square Not Leicester Square' led by Rob Dodsworth, Rob Wilkes and Raf Turnbull, the Radio Norwich presenter arrived by helicopter on July 24, 2013.

Eastern Daily Press: Partridge fans in Anglia SquarePartridge fans in Anglia Square (Image: Rob Dodsworth)

Eastern Daily Press: Crowds gather outside Anglia Square's Holywood CinemaCrowds gather outside Anglia Square's Holywood Cinema (Image: Rob Dodsworth)

He was greeted by hundreds of fans on his arrival at the now-closed Hollywood Cinema, where he met and chatted with the crowd before heading in to watch the world premiere.

Eastern Daily Press: Crowds came from far and wide to catch a glimpse of Alan PartridgeCrowds came from far and wide to catch a glimpse of Alan Partridge (Image: Rob Dodsworth)

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After the film finished Partridge was then flown to London for a second premiere.

Mr Dodsworth, who was the official campaign photographer, said the event brought people together.

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He said: "The event brought so much excitement to our city and showcased it on a global scale. 

"Since the Hollywood Cinema is no more, this was like a last hoorah."

Despite excitement from most in the city, the campaigners did run into some criticism from those who felt Partridge represented the wrong view of Norfolk.

Eastern Daily Press: The Alan Partridge world premiere was held at Anglia SquareThe Alan Partridge world premiere was held at Anglia Square (Image: Steve Adams/Newsquest)

Eastern Daily Press: The Alan Partridge world premiere was held at Anglia SquareThe Alan Partridge world premiere was held at Anglia Square (Image: Simon Finlay/Newsquest)

Eastern Daily Press: The Alan Partridge world premiere was held at Anglia Square, with super fan David Hannant making a real effortThe Alan Partridge world premiere was held at Anglia Square, with super fan David Hannant making a real effort (Image: Simon Finlay/Newsquest)

Eastern Daily Press: The Alan Partridge world premiere was held at Anglia SquareThe Alan Partridge world premiere was held at Anglia Square (Image: Steve Adams/Newsquest)

Eastern Daily Press: The Alan Partridge world premiere was held at Anglia SquareThe Alan Partridge world premiere was held at Anglia Square (Image: Simon Finlay/Newsquest)

Eastern Daily Press: The Alan Partridge world premiere was held at Anglia Square and saw Alan sign his GoGoGorillaThe Alan Partridge world premiere was held at Anglia Square and saw Alan sign his GoGoGorilla (Image: Simon Finlay/Newsquest)