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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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30 minutes

Last on

Tue 16 May 2023 02:30

Credits

Role Contributor
Writer Alexei Sayle
Performer Alexei Sayle
Producer Joe Nunnery

Broadcasts

  • Tue 15 Nov 2016 23:00
  • Tue 6 Jun 2017 18:30
  • Tue 13 Jun 2017 07:30
  • Tue 13 Jun 2017 17:30
  • Tue 13 Jun 2017 22:00
  • Wed 14 Jun 2017 05:30
  • Sat 21 Dec 2019 23:00
  • Sun 4 Jul 2021 23:00
  • Sat 10 Jul 2021 14:00
  • Sun 11 Jul 2021 02:00
  • Mon 15 May 2023 07:30
  • Mon 15 May 2023 12:30
  • Mon 15 May 2023 17:30
  • Tue 16 May 2023 02:30

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