British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide
Lenin Of The Rovers
Lenin Of The Rovers

Lenin Of The Rovers

  • Radio sitcom
  • BBC Radio 4 / BBC Radio 7
  • 1988 - 2005
  • 8 episodes (2 series)

The gripping story of one man's fight to establish Britain's first communist football club. Stars Alexei Sayle, Andrew MacLean, Keith Allen, Phil Cornwell, Donald Hewlett and more.

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Alexei Sayle's Stuff. Credit: BBC TV

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BBC One. Copyright: BBC TV

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