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Kings of Comedy

Alexei Sayle outlines his problem with some of comedy's sacred cows, plus his issues with the Trade Unions. From 2019.

Alexei outlines his problem with Morecambe and Wise, and discusses his issues with the Trade Unions.

Plus he offers a fable taught by the Zen Master Wudang mountains in China.

A mixture of stand-up, memoir and philosophy from behind the counter of an imaginary sandwich bar.

Written and performed by Alexei Sayle.

Producer: Joe Nunnery

A 大象传媒 Studios production for 大象传媒 Radio 4, first broadcast in September 2019.

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28 minutes

Last on

Tue 5 Dec 2023 02:30

Broadcasts

  • Thu 3 Oct 2019 18:30
  • Thu 10 Oct 2019 07:30
  • Thu 10 Oct 2019 17:30
  • Thu 10 Oct 2019 22:00
  • Fri 11 Oct 2019 05:30
  • Wed 11 Mar 2020 11:30
  • Wed 23 Mar 2022 07:00
  • Wed 23 Mar 2022 17:00
  • Thu 24 Mar 2022 05:00
  • Mon 4 Dec 2023 07:30
  • Mon 4 Dec 2023 12:30
  • Mon 4 Dec 2023 17:30
  • Tue 5 Dec 2023 02:30

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