Episodes
| Series | Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
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| 01 | 01 | Pretending And Sandwiches | 20161115 | 20170606 20170613 (BBC7) 20170614 (BBC7) 20191221 (BBC7) 20170606 (R4) | The Godfather of Alternative Comedy delivers a mixture of stand-up, memoir and philosophy from behind the counter of his Imaginary Sandwich Bar. Alexei explores his impulse to pretend and love of sandwiches. Along the way he reveals the little known origin of the prawn cocktail, debunks the myth that the Earl of Sandwich was the first person to put a bit of meat between two slices of bread and discusses the hidden depths of Taylor Swift. Written and performed by Alexei Sayle Episode 1 - Pretending and Sandwiches
Alexei Sayle explores his impulse to pretend and love of sandwiches. Producer: Joe Nunnery A BBC Studios Production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in November 2016. Alexei Sayle delivers a mixture of stand-up, memoir and philosophy. |
| 01 | 02 | Political Beliefs | 20161122 | 20170613 20170620 (BBC7) 20170621 (BBC7) 20191228 (BBC7) 20170613 (R4) | The Godfather of Alternative Comedy delivers a mixture of stand-up, memoir and philosophy from behind the counter of his Imaginary Sandwich Bar. Episode 2 - Political Beliefs Alexei explores his political beliefs system, looking back at his childhood in a communist house-hold, his career as a drug-dealer and his physical attraction to Boris Johnson. Written and performed by Alexei Sayle Alexei Sayle delivers a mixture of stand-up, memoir and philosophy. Written and performed by Alexei Sayle
Alexei explores his political beliefs system, looking back at his childhood in a communist household, his career as a drug-dealer and his physical attraction to Boris Johnson. Written and performed by Alexei Sayle. Producer: Joe Nunnery A BBC Studios Production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in November 2016 |
| 01 | 03 | Careerism | 20161129 | 20170620 20170627 (BBC7) 20170628 (BBC7) 20200104 (BBC7) 20170620 (R4) | Alexei reveals the surprising reason he disappeared from our TV screens in the 1990's, recounts a chance meeting with Ed Miliband, discusses rampant nepotism in most coveted careers and draws a striking comparison 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 BBC Studios Production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in November 2016 Alexei reveals the surprising reason he disappeared from our TV screens in the 1990s. Alexei Sayle delivers a mixture of stand-up, memoir and philosophy. Episode 3 - Careerism Alexei reveals the surprising reason he disappeared from our TV screens in the 1990's, 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. Written and performed by Alexei Sayle
Alexei Sayle delivers a mixture of stand-up, memoir and philosophy. Written and performed by Alexei Sayle. |
| 01 | 04 LAST | History And The Role Of The Entertainer | 20161206 | 20170627 20170704 (BBC7) 20170705 (BBC7) 20200111 (BBC7) 20170627 (R4) | Alexei explores the role of the entertainer and explains why he will never go on Strictly. The Godfather of Alternative Comedy delivers a mixture of stand-up, memoir and philosophy from behind the counter of his Imaginary Sandwich Bar. Episode 4 - History and the Role of the Entertainer Alexei explores the role of the entertainer. Along the way he explains why he will never go on Strictly Come Dancing, the reason Newsnight needs to be 11 hours long and questions why TV comedy panel shows help rehabilitate the careers of 'war criminals'. Starring Alexei Sayle, Jake Yapp, Nicholas Parsons and Paul Merton Starring Alexei Sayle, Jake Yapp, Nicholas Parsons and Paul Merton Produced by Joe Nunnery
Starring Alexei Sayle, Jake Yapp, Nicholas Parsons and Paul Merton Alexei Sayle delivers a mixture of stand-up, memoir and philosophy. Alexei Sayle delivers a mixture of stand-up, memoir and philosophy. Starring Alexei Sayle, Jake Yapp, Nicholas Parsons and Paul Merton Written and performed by Alexei Sayle. Additional Material by Sarah Campbell. Producer: Joe Nunnery A BBC Studios Production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in December 2016. |
| 02 | 01 | Britain's Place In The World | 20171109 | 20171116 (BBC7) 20171117 (BBC7) 20200808 (BBC7) 20191029 (R4) | The Godfather of Alternative Comedy delivers a mixture of stand-up, memoir and philosophy from behind the counter of his Imaginary Sandwich Bar. Episode 1 - Britain's Place in the World Alexei considers Britain's place in the world and discusses his return to stand-up comedy after a 17 year hiatus. Along the way he reveals where all of the Millets shops have gone, discloses the key to reworking old material for a modern audience and offers a compelling argument for Britain losing a war - and soon. Written and performed by Alexei Sayle Alexei Sayle delivers a mixture of stand-up, memoir and philosophy. Written and performed by Alexei Sayle |
| 02 | 02 | The Financial Crash | 20171116 | 20171123 (BBC7) 20171124 (BBC7) 20200815 (BBC7) 20191105 (R4) | Alexei considers the causes and fall-out of the 2008 financial crash, the appeal of Donald Trump and laments his lack of mainstream success. The Godfather of Alternative Comedy delivers a mixture of stand-up, memoir and philosophy from behind the counter of his Imaginary Sandwich Bar. Written by Alexei Sayle Performed by Alexei Sayle with Sean Baker Original music and lyrics by Tim Sutton Producer: Joe Nunnery A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in November 2017. Alexei Sayle considers the causes and fallout of the 2008 financial crash. Alexei Sayle delivers a mixture of stand-up, memoir and philosophy. Episode 2 - The Financial Crash Written by Alexei Sayle Written by Alexei Sayle |
| 02 | 03 | Death And Travel | 20171123 | 20171130 (BBC7) 20171201 (BBC7) 20200822 (BBC7) 20191112 (R4) | Alexei considers travel to places both real and imaginary. Along the way he reveals why Radio 4 is a staple for Merchant seamen, how to get a cheap drink in the centre of Paris and the impulses he must fight when on holiday. Written by Alexei Sayle with additional material from Ben Partridge. Alexei Sayle considers travel to places both real and imaginary. Alexei Sayle delivers a mixture of stand-up, memoir and philosophy. Episode 3 - Death and Travel Written by Alexei Sayle with additional material from Ben Partridge. |
| 02 | 04 LAST | La Vie Moral | 20171130 | 20171207 (BBC7) 20171208 (BBC7) 20200829 (BBC7) 20191119 (R4) | Alexei considers how one might live an ethical life. Episode 4 - La Vie Moral Alexei considers how one might live an ethical life, recounts the difficulties he faced when tracking down his lost cat and pays penance for a feud with another performer. Written by Alexei Sayle Alexei Sayle delivers a mixture of stand-up, memoir and philosophy. |
| 03 | 01 | Corbyn And The Left | 20190912 | 20190919 (BBC7) 20190920 (BBC7) 20200219 (R4) | Alexei Sayle delivers a mixture of stand-up, memoir and philosophy. Alexei offers his thoughts on Jeremy Corbyn and the Left, laments the decline of small business and explains what the 1997 film Starship Troopers can teach us all. |
| 03 | 02 | Santa Claused Faced Old... | 20190919 | 20190926 (BBC7) 20190927 (BBC7) 20200226 (R4) | Alexei Sayle delivers a mixture of stand-up, memoir and philosophy. Alexei Sayle delivers a mixture of stand-up, memoir and philosophy. Alexei tells the story of a long lost tin of p t退, offers his thoughts on the gig economy and reveals what he believes to be the secret war being waged by the old on the young. |
| 03 | 03 | Rage And Resentment | 20190926 | 20191003 (BBC7) 20191004 (BBC7) 20200304 (R4) | Alexei Sayle delivers a mixture of stand-up, memoir and philosophy. Alexei considers the roots of his rage and resentment, explores the dangers of magical thinking and contemplates what the philosophies of Bertholt Brecht could offer Premier League football. Alexei Sayle delivers a mixture of stand-up, memoir and philosophy. |
| 03 | 04 LAST | Kings Of Comedy | 20191003 | 20191010 (BBC7) 20191011 (BBC7) 20200311 (R4) | Alexei Sayle delivers a mixture of stand-up, memoir and philosophy. |
