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The Financial Crash

Alexei Sayle discusses the financial crash of 2008, the appeal of Donald Trump, and his lack of mainstream success. From 2017.

Alexei considers the causes and fall-out of the 2008 financial crash, the appeal of Donald Trump and laments his lack of mainstream success.

The Godfather of Alternative Comedy delivers a mixture of stand-up, memoir and philosophy from behind the counter of his Imaginary Sandwich Bar.

Written and performed by Alexei Sayle.

With Sean Baker

Original music and lyrics by Tim Sutton

Producer: Joe Nunnery

A 大象传媒 Studios production for 大象传媒 Radio 4, first broadcast in November 2017.

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28 minutes

Credits

Role Contributor
Writer Alexei Sayle
Performer Alexei Sayle
Producer Joe Nunnery

Broadcasts

  • Thu 16 Nov 2017 18:30
  • Thu 23 Nov 2017 07:30
  • Thu 23 Nov 2017 17:30
  • Thu 23 Nov 2017 22:00
  • Fri 24 Nov 2017 05:30
  • Tue 5 Nov 2019 23:00
  • Sat 15 Aug 2020 22:00
  • Wed 26 Jan 2022 07:00
  • Wed 26 Jan 2022 17:00
  • Thu 27 Jan 2022 05:00
  • Mon 25 Sep 2023 07:30
  • Mon 25 Sep 2023 12:30
  • Mon 25 Sep 2023 17:30
  • Tue 26 Sep 2023 02:30

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