Alexei Sayle
- 72 years old
- English
- Actor, writer, stand-up comedian and producer
Press clippings Page 8
There's plenty of bite at Alexei Sayle's sandwich bar
I haven't laughed as long and hard at a piece of radio comedy for ages.
Louis Barfe, The Lady, 25th November 2016Alexei Sayle calls modern political comedy 'nihilistic'
Alexei Sayle was at the forefront of the alternative comedy scene back in the 1980s- surreal, inventive and, in the era of Margaret Thatcher, militantly political. However, despite comedy growing into a titanic industry in the interim, and a fractious political climate, Sayle believes there's no real successor on television today.
Jonathan Holmes, Radio Times, 16th October 2016Alexei Sayle on Rik Mayall
He's the late, great king of anarchic comedy, but Rik Mayall was also charmingly narcissistic. At least according to his co-star on The Young Ones, Alexei Sayle. "One thing Rik liked to do was he'd bring you back to his flat and make you watch tapes of Rik Mayall."
Jonathan Holmes, Radio Times, 16th October 2016Comedians on meeting their hecklers
Sarah Kendall, Mark Watson, Alexei Sayle and other standups recall what happened when they came face to face with their toughest critics after a show.
The Guardian, 16th August 2016Brighton Festival: Alexei Sayle, Corn Exchange, review
Sayle was tired of stand-up for many years, wisely turning to writing instead. But he's recently revived his old art, and promises to return to it again soon. The genius I remember from Essex, though fitful here, still sparks
Nick Hasted, The Arts Desk, 28th May 2016Alexei Sayle book review
Despite its "zany" title, Thatcher Stole My Trousers is a provocative and original look back at Sayle's life.
Stuart Maconie, The New Statesman, 22nd May 2016My favourite photograph by Alexei Sayle
Stand-up star and writer Alexei, 63, recalls carefree days and calamities with The Young Ones' Adrian Edmondson and Rik Mayall.
Angela Wintle, The Daily Express, 24th April 201610 Questions for comedian Alexei Sayle
The Liverpudlian surrealist talks film, music and imaginary sandwich bars.
Thomas H Green, The Arts Desk, 12th April 2016Interview: Alexei Sayle
It might be surprising to discover comedy wasn't his first choice. It was all about art. "I could draw a horse out of my head without looking at a photo," says Alexei, "but I was very unacademic."
Sarah Walters, Manchester Evening News, 7th April 2016Alexei Sayle interview
A story of class and comedy, politics and love, Thatcher Stole My Trousers is the new memoir from comedian Alexei Sayle.
Tobias Forrest, Cult Box, 5th April 2016