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Alexei Sayle's Imaginary Sandwich Bar: Series 1-3

By: Alexei Sayle
Narrated by: Alexei Sayle
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All three series of Alexei Sayle’s hilarious stand-up and storytelling show

The Godfather of alternative comedy, Alexei Sayle, mixes memoir and philosophy from behind the counter of his imaginary sandwich bar, serving up wit, wisdom and illusory baguettes as he muses on a multitude of topics.

In these twelve shows, he explores his impulse to pretend and his love of sandwiches, discusses his childhood in a communist household and his physical attraction to Boris Johnson, explains why he will never go on Strictly Come Dancing and draws a striking comparison between capitalism and all-you-can-eat buffets. He also reveals where all the Millets shops have gone, considers the appeal of Donald Trump, tells us how to get a cheap drink in the centre of Paris and recounts the difficulties he faced when tracking down his lost cat.

From considerations of ethics and political discussions to anecdotes about celebrities and tales of his family, his freewheeling flights of fancy and madcap monologues will make you laugh out loud. So why not drop into Alexei’s deli and listen in, as one of the leading lights of the foccacia revolution shares his weird and wonderful worldview.

Cast and credits

Written and performed by Alexei Sayle

With Jake Yapp, Nicholas Parsons, Paul Merton, Sean Baker and Ian Smith

With additional material from Liam Bearne, Sarah Campbell and Ben Partridge

Original music and lyrics by Tim Sutton

Produced by Joe Nunnery

Production Coordinator: Beverly Tagg

A BBC Studios production

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4, 15 November-6 December 2016 (Series 1), 9-30 November 2017 (Series 2), 12 September-3 October 2019 (Series 3)

©2019 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2019 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd
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Hilarious.

Hilarious. Fabulously funny. Unique. Informative and intelligent in his gorgeously scousy way. The world needs more Alexei.

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A True Genius.

This is the master of alternative comedy doing what he does best, making us cry with laughter.
Perfectly scripted and brilliantly performed this is a joy to experience.

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The sound of genius

Just brilliant. Alexei Sayle is a clever man with a delightful turn of phrase. Most of all it's very funny. I will listen again.

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Alexei Sayle of the Century

acerbic, prevalent, caustic, forthright, outright, upright, sheer bloody brilliance. The man has a way with bringing to life the stuff we want to hear about. All done in a surreal, beautiful way. The only thing that is shite, is the app I listen to it on. Audible.bombs. Vent away you crazy bastard. You're wonderful.

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stunningly good

here is my review..refreshing funny thought provoking from one of the uk s most mental comics..
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Excellent as ever.

Just as funny as ever, been a longstanding fan since the 80's, carry on Alexei!

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Legend and legacy

Alexei is a genius. The more I listen, the more I laugh. This is brilliant.

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A masterpiece of wit and humour.

This is one of the funniest things I have heard in years. Alexei shows how to do comedy properly. A delight from start to finish. Joyous.

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Loved it!

Every time I stopped laughing a new crack would come along and I would start again!
How can anyone be so consistently funny!
One to listen to again and again!

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Brilliant, Alexei at his funnest.

A great performance that had me laughing out loud. His work is as relevant now as it was in his early days.

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