Alexei Sayle's Alternative Take
- Radio documentary
- BBC Radio 2
- 2007
- 6 episodes (1 series)
Alexei Sayle looks at the evolution of satirical, hard-hitting "alternative" comedy and its impact on Britain's arts and culture.
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 5
Alexei Sayle continues his survey of "alternative" comedy with a look at female talent. Victoria Wood led the way in progressing from the working men's club circuit, but alternative routes were opening up for female comics for the likes of Jo Brand and Tracey Ullman.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Saturday 22nd September 2007
- Time
- 1pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 2
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Alexei Sayle | Host / Presenter |
| Hattie Hayridge | Self (Archive Material) |
| Dawn French | Self (Archive Material) |
| Jennifer Saunders | Self (Archive Material) |
| Jo Caulfield | Self (Archive Material) |
| Jo Brand | Self (Archive Material) |
| Victoria Wood | Self (Archive Material) |
| Jenny Eclair | Self (Archive Material) |
| Tracey Ullman | Self (Archive Material) |
| Ruby Wax | Self (Archive Material) |
| Caroline Aherne | Self (Archive Material) |
| Sue Johnston | Self (Archive Material) |
| Ricky Tomlinson | Self (Archive Material) |
| Rhona Cameron | Self (Archive Material) |
| Donna McPhail | Self (Archive Material) |
| Linda Smith | Self (Archive Material) |
| Gina Yashere | Self (Archive Material) |
| Lucy Porter | Self (Archive Material) |
| Danielle Ward | Self (Archive Material) |
| Sarah Kendall | Self (Archive Material) |
| Shaparak Khorsandi (as Shappi Khorsandi) | Self (Archive Material) |
| Andy Foster | Producer |
| Phil Critchlow | Executive Producer |