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Alexei Sayle's Imaginary Sandwich BarSeries 3
Episode 4 of 4

Alexei Sayle outlines his problem with some of comedy's sacred cows, plus his issues with the Trade Unions. From 2019.

Alexei outlines his problem with Morecambe and Wise, and discusses his issues with the Trade Unions.

Plus he offers a fable taught by the Zen Master Wudang mountains in China.

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

Last on

Tue 5 Dec 202302:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Broadcasts

  • Thu 3 Oct 201918:30
    BBC Radio 4
  • Thu 10 Oct 201907:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Thu 10 Oct 201917:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Thu 10 Oct 201922:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 11 Oct 201905:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Wed 11 Mar 202011:30
    BBC Radio 4
  • Wed 23 Mar 202207:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Wed 23 Mar 202217:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Thu 24 Mar 202205:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Mon 4 Dec 202307:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Mon 4 Dec 202312:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Mon 4 Dec 202317:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 5 Dec 202302:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

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