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Alexei discusses the revolving door between politics and big business and ponders becoming the UK’s defence minister. From 2022.

Alexei contemplates the revolving door between politics and big business and makes a case for becoming the UK’s defence minister.

A mixture of stand-up, memoir and philosophy from behind the counter of an imaginary sandwich bar.

Written and performed by Alexei Sayle

Producer: Joe Nunnery

A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in October 2022.

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28 minutes

Last on

Mon 10 Nov 2025 22:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Broadcasts

  • Thu 27 Oct 2022 18:30
    BBC Radio 4
  • Thu 3 Nov 2022 07:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Thu 3 Nov 2022 17:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Thu 3 Nov 2022 22:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 4 Nov 2022 05:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 11 Feb 2025 18:30
    BBC Radio 4 FM
  • Mon 10 Nov 2025 22:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra