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Rage and Resentment

Alexei Sayle ponders what Bertholt Brecht’s philosophies could offer the Premier League, and the root of his rage. From 2019.

Alexei considers the roots of his rage and resentment.

He explores the dangers of magical thinking and contemplates what the philosophies of Bertholt Brecht could offer Premier League football.

A mixture of stand-up, memoir and philosophy from behind the counter of an imaginary sandwich bar.

Written and performed by Alexei Sayle.

Producer: Joe Nunnery

A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in September 2019.

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28 minutes

Broadcasts

  • Thu 26 Sep 201918:30
  • Thu 3 Oct 201907:30
  • Thu 3 Oct 201917:30
  • Thu 3 Oct 201922:00
  • Fri 4 Oct 201905:30
  • Wed 4 Mar 202011:30
  • Wed 16 Mar 202207:00
  • Wed 16 Mar 202217:00
  • Thu 17 Mar 202205:00
  • Mon 11 Dec 202307:30
  • Mon 11 Dec 202312:30
  • Mon 11 Dec 202317:30
  • Tue 12 Dec 202302:30

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