Dave Clifton

From Alan Partridge Wiki

Dave Clifton is a Radio Norwich DJ. Because his programme begins at the end of Alan's "graveyard slot" show, it is seen (by all concerned) to be of "higher status", a fact which clearly perturbs Alan. During the handover every morning, Alan always engages in witty banter with Dave, but their chatting fails to disguise the bitter rivalry between them, and is only thinly veiled by their jocular chit-chat. Dave usually gets the better of Alan, but on at least one occasion Alan won their daily battle of one-upmanship (by swearing on what was technically Dave's show). Dave is an alcoholic and has a driving ban, according to Alan. Much to Alan's surprise and chagrin, Dave is a friend of Spandau Ballet's Tony Hadley. Dave later works the graveyard shift (after Alan's shift) and appears to have resumed drinking - nevertheless, he still usually manages to get the upper hand in his rivalry with Alan.