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 BBC Studios production for BBC 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 23:00BBC Radio 4
- Tue 6 Jun 2017 18:30BBC Radio 4
- Tue 13 Jun 2017 07:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 13 Jun 2017 17:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 13 Jun 2017 22:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 14 Jun 2017 05:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Sat 21 Dec 2019 23:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Sun 4 Jul 2021 23:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Sat 10 Jul 2021 14:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Sun 11 Jul 2021 02:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Mon 15 May 2023 07:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Mon 15 May 2023 12:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Mon 15 May 2023 17:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 16 May 2023 02:30BBC Radio 4 Extra