Britain's Place in the World
Alexei Sayle discusses his return to stand-up after a 17-year hiatus and reveals the whereabouts of Millets shops! From 2017.
The Godfather of Alternative Comedy delivers a mixture of stand-up, memoir and philosophy from behind the counter of his Imaginary Sandwich Bar.
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.
Original music and lyrics by Tim Sutton.
Producer: Joe Nunnery
A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in November 2017.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Writer | Alexei Sayle |
| Performer | Alexei Sayle |
| Producer | Joe Nunnery |
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Thu 9 Nov 201718:30BBC Radio 4- Thu 16 Nov 201707:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
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