Pretending & Sandwiches
Alexei Sayle delivers stand-up, memoir and philosophy from behind the counter of his Imaginary Sandwich Bar. From 2016.
The Godfather of Alternative Comedy delivers a mixture of stand-up, memoir and philosophy from behind the counter of his Imaginary Sandwich Bar.
Alexei Sayle explores his impulse to pretend - and love of sandwiches.
Along the way he reveals the little known origin of the prawn cocktail, debunks the myth that the Earl of Sandwich was the first person to put a bit of meat between two slices of bread and discusses the hidden depths of Taylor Swift.
Written and performed by Alexei Sayle.
Original music and lyrics by Tim Sutton.
Producer: Joe Nunnery
A 麻豆社 Studios production for 麻豆社 Radio 4 first broadcast in November 2016.
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Alexei Sayle's History of the Sandwich
From the legacy of the Earl of Sandwich to the invention of the prawn cocktail.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Writer | Alexei Sayle |
| Performer | Alexei Sayle |
| Producer | Joe Nunnery |
Broadcasts
Tue 15 Nov 2016 23:00麻豆社 Radio 4- Tue 6 Jun 2017 18:30麻豆社 Radio 4
- Tue 13 Jun 2017 07:30麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 13 Jun 2017 17:30麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
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