Pretending & Sandwiches
Alexei Sayle delivers stand-up, memoir and philosophy from behind the counter of his Imaginary Sandwich Bar. From 2016.
The Godfather of Alternative Comedy delivers a mixture of stand-up, memoir and philosophy from behind the counter of his Imaginary Sandwich Bar.
Alexei Sayle 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.
Original music and lyrics by Tim Sutton.
Producer: Joe Nunnery
A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in November 2016.
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Alexei Sayle's History of the Sandwich
From the legacy of the Earl of Sandwich to the invention of the prawn cocktail.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Writer | Alexei Sayle |
| Performer | Alexei Sayle |
| Producer | Joe Nunnery |
Broadcasts
Tue 15 Nov 201623:00BBC Radio 4- Tue 6 Jun 201718:30BBC Radio 4
- Tue 13 Jun 201707:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 13 Jun 201717:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 13 Jun 201722:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 14 Jun 201705:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
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