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Alexei Sayle's Alternative Take. Alexei Sayle. Copyright: BBC
Alexei Sayle's Alternative Take

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.

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A History Of Alternative Comedy

Six-part series in which Angus Deayton traces the development of a new wave of British comedy.

Radio 4 Radio

Angus Deayton's History Of Alternative Comedy

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Alexei Sayle's Imaginary Sandwich Bar. Alexei Sayle. Copyright: BBC Radio

Alexei Sayle's Imaginary Sandwich Bar

Radio stand-up series starring Alexei Sayle.

Alexei Sayle's Stuff. Credit: BBC TV

Alexei Sayle's Stuff

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Alexei Sayle's The Absence Of Normal

Short stories by Alexei Sayle.

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The Smith Lectures

Professor Arthur Smith presents a series of irreverent lectures.

Mel & Sue Radio

Mel And Sue's Comedy Breakdown

Comedians Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins present a six-part series exploring the best of comedy.

BBC Two TV

Boom Boom... Out Go The Lights

Groundbreaking alternative comedy programme bringing the new wave of humour to television for the first time.

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