Alexei Sayle
- 71 years old
- English
- Actor, writer, stand-up comedian and producer
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Our guide to the best stand-up shows
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Rebecca Monks, Edinburgh Evening News, 5th August 2017Comedian Sayle almost walked away from career
The comedy artist tells Sky News why he almost left the business and what has brought him back to Edinburgh.
Katie Spencer, Sky News, 5th August 2017Fringe 2017: the 20 best comedy shows to see
The best from the comedy section.
Alice Jones, i Newspaper, 4th August 2017Fringe: the best comedy shows to watch this year
The Edinburgh Fringe kicks off on August 4, with previews from August 2. Here's our pick of this year's comedy line-up. (For tickets, visit tickets.edfringe.com).
Veronica Lee, The Telegraph, 29th July 2017Fringe on a theme: returning Fringe legends
At the Fringe it is easy to focus on new artists and overlook those who helped shaped stand-up before it became a viable career - here's where to catch those legends in Edinburgh this year.
Ben Venables, The Skinny, 26th July 2017Stars from comedy's punk past return to Fringe
They were at the vanguard of political comedy. Now Alexei Sayle, Craig Ferguson and Sue Perkins are heading back to the festival, as it celebrates its 70th birthday.
Vanessa Thorpe, The Guardian, 23rd July 2017The ones to watch: comedy
Who will be funniest at this year's Fringe? Ben Williams selects the best of the bunch
Ben Williams, Fest Mag, 15th July 2017Best comedy shows at the Edinburgh Fringe 2017
We pick out the must-see comedy shows that are already giving us goosebumps of excitement.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 11th July 2017Fringe 2017 - Soho Theatre Present
Highlights this year from Soho Theatre include the hugely anticipated Wild Bore.
John Kennedy, The Edinburgh Reporter, 9th July 2017Fringe 2017: the comedy shows you should book now
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is the best place to see comedy heavyweights perform alongside up and coming talent.
Rebecca Monks, i Newspaper, 5th July 2017