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Comic Roots

on BBC One London

The third of four films
Alexei Sayle was one of the founders of what has come to be known as ' alternative comedy '. His roots aren't in the traditional theatre but in the pubs and clubs more associated with the world of rock music.
He started drinking in Liverpool when he was 14. ' I never had any trouble getting served 'cos I've looked like this since I was three.' At 17 he exchanged the pints of the northern pubs for the ' G and Ts' of London clubs.
Alexei takes us on a memorable journey round the places which feed his imagination. We start at opening time and end ... well, in the early hours. with NICHOLAS BALL , KEITH ALLEN and NEV GOODWIN
Producer MARY DICKINSON
COMMUNITY PROGRAMME UNIT

Contributors

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Alexei Sayle
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Nicholas Ball
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Keith Allen
Producer:
Mary Dickinson

BBC One London

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