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Alexei Sayle's Imaginary Sandwich Bar

Series 2

Britain's Place in the World

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for years

The Godfather of Alternative Comedy delivers a mixture of stand-up, memoir and philosophy from behind the counter of his Imaginary Sandwich Bar.

Alexei considers Britain's place in the world and discusses his return to stand-up comedy after a 17 year hiatus.

Along the way he reveals where all of the Millets shops have gone, discloses the key to reworking old material for a modern audience and offers a compelling argument for Britain losing a war - and soon.

Written and performed by Alexei Sayle.

Original music and lyrics by Tim Sutton.

Producer: Joe Nunnery

A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in November 2017. Show less

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