Alexei Sayle
- 72 years old
- English
- Actor, writer, stand-up comedian and producer
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Comedians are turning to podcasts to show off
Comics have been left without an audience for their witty anecdotes writes Robin Ince. Won't someone please think of the show-offs.
Robin Ince, The Big Issue, 13th March 2021Alexei Sayle to record two more Radio 4 series
Alexei Sayle is returning to Radio 4, with his Imaginary Sandwich Bar stand-up-sketch show and the adaptation of his comic stories, The Absence Of Normal.
British Comedy Guide, 6th January 2021The 10 funniest comedy shows of 2020
There wasn't a lot to laugh about as venues closed and gigs were cancelled. But stand-ups still delivered silly, edgy and heartfelt gags. Our critic picks his favourite new material.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 21st December 2020UK Pun Championship 2021 line-up announced
The contestants have been revealed for the 2021 UK Pun Championship. Also, the finalists for Silver Stand Up Competition have been announced.
British Comedy Guide, 18th December 2020Alexei Sayle to narrate upcoming book from James Felton
Alexei Sayle has been chosen to narrate political commentator James Felton's new book, Sunburn, with Little, Brown. The book, out 8th October, tracks the Sun newspaper's evolution since it became a tabloid in 1969 in a bid to answer the question: "Does media reflect-or manipulate-who we are?"
Katherine Cowdrey, The Bookseller, 22nd September 2020Stunning portraits of stellar stand-ups
From Ken Dodd and his tickling stick to Nina Conti and her monkey, Guardian photographer Tristram Kenton has snapped a host of superb comedians on stage.
Tristram Kenton, The Guardian, 9th September 2020Modern comedy might not appeal, but joke's not over yet
Glumness settles on a large part of the nation whenever the subject of comedy comes up now. The lockdown has led to a more frenetic search for entertainment, and the current state of humour hasn't wanted for critics. This week, Royle Family star Ricky Tomlinson, 80, said it was dire, and listed several comedians, adding: "They should be done under the Trade Description Act." I sympathised with his assessment, while also feeling there were a few comedians today who are as fine as any of previous generations.
Robert McNeil, The Herald, 9th May 2020Alexei Sayle review
Touring for the first time in seven years, it's clear that the standup veteran hasn't lost any of his sharp humour.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 11th March 2020Alexei Sayle review - serrated yet genial comeback
Who is this old Liverpudlian gent with the white goatee, one moment raging with four-letter finesse against Tories and the mainstream media, the next doing milder material about cruise holidays and daytime television?
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 11th March 2020Alexei Sayle, Oxford Playhouse review
A lot to get off his chest after seven years away.
Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 24th February 2020