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