Alexei Sayle talks to Stewart Lee

Stewart Lee discusses various topics with Alexei Sayle, including asking him how he defined his act and helped launch The Comedy Store. Alexei's new book Thatcher Stole My Trousers is released this month. Order from Amazon

Alexei Sayle interview

Alexei Sayle talks about going back to his stand-up roots.

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Alexei Sayle on Rik Mayall and the armed robbery

Alexei Sayle recalls how a replica gun bought for comedy purposes in 1979 fell into the wrong hands.

Alexei Sayle on the 'wild' early years

Alexei Sayle speaks about compering the chaotic Comedy Store, 'Thatcher gags', and how nobody spotted the incredible potential of those early gigs.

Alexei Sayle on the 1979 Comedy Store gig 'that changed everything'

London Is Funny interviews Alexei Sayle. He talks about his first-ever stand-up gig, at The Comedy Store, in May 1979.

Genius With Dave Gorman - Harmonica Dentures

Dave Gorman is joined by comedians Tim Minchin and Alexei Sayle, as they test the idea for a musical instrument for pensioners - the harmonica dentures, which get Tim and Alexei dancing.