Careerism
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 BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in November 2016.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Performer | Alexei Sayle |
| Writer | Alexei Sayle |
| Writer | Liam Beirne |
| Producer | Joe Nunnery |
Broadcasts
Tue 29 Nov 201623:00BBC Radio 4- Tue 20 Jun 201718:30BBC Radio 4
- Tue 27 Jun 201707:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 27 Jun 201717:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 27 Jun 201722:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 28 Jun 201705:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Sat 4 Jan 202023:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Sun 18 Jul 202123:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Mon 29 May 202307:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Mon 29 May 202312:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Mon 29 May 202317:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 30 May 202302:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
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