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Alexei on the surprising reason he vanished from our TV screens in the 90s, capitalism and all-you-can-eat buffets. From 2016.

Alexei reveals the surprising reason he disappeared from our TV screens in the 1990's.

He also recounts a chance meeting with Ed Miliband, discusses rampant nepotism in most coveted careers and draws a striking comparisons between capitalism and all you can eat buffets.

The Godfather of Alternative Comedy delivers a mixture of stand-up, memoir and philosophy from behind the counter of his Imaginary Sandwich Bar.

Written and performed by Alexei Sayle.

Additional Material from Liam Beirne.

Producer: Joe Nunnery

A 麻豆官网首页入口 Studios production for 麻豆官网首页入口 Radio 4 first broadcast in November 2016.

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30 minutes

Last on

Tue 30 May 2023 02:30

Credits

Role Contributor
Performer Alexei Sayle
Writer Alexei Sayle
Writer Liam Beirne
Producer Joe Nunnery

Broadcasts

  • Tue 29 Nov 2016 23:00
  • Tue 20 Jun 2017 18:30
  • Tue 27 Jun 2017 07:30
  • Tue 27 Jun 2017 17:30
  • Tue 27 Jun 2017 22:00
  • Wed 28 Jun 2017 05:30
  • Sat 4 Jan 2020 23:00
  • Sun 18 Jul 2021 23:00
  • Mon 29 May 2023 07:30
  • Mon 29 May 2023 12:30
  • Mon 29 May 2023 17:30
  • Tue 30 May 2023 02:30

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