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Alexei Sayle on life and 'inventing' British comedy
Alexei Sayle discusses his new book, Thatcher Stole My Trousers, and talks British comedy.
  1. Alexei Sayle on life and 'inventing' British comedy
    04:12
    Alexei Sayle on life and 'inventing' British comedy
  2. Reading
    04:11
    Reading
  3. Childhood
    05:49
    Childhood
  4. Writing Books for her Daughter
    04:53
    Writing Books for her Daughter
  5. Scarlet Umbrella
    04:17
    Scarlet Umbrella
  6. The Characters
    04:10
    The Characters
  7. Playing Instruments
    03:50
    Playing Instruments
  8. Q&A
    03:47
    Q&A
  9. Tim Burgess on a chance meeting with Steve Martin
    02:34
    Tim Burgess on a chance meeting with Steve Martin
  10. "Music can change your hair"
    01:07
    "Music can change your hair"
  11. EIF Conversations: Pierre Boulez: A Celebration
    55:08
    EIF Conversations: Pierre Boulez: A Celebration
  12. "Socks that agreed with him"
    00:15
    "Socks that agreed with him"
  13. Ben Norris: Barafundle bundle
    02:59
    Ben Norris: Barafundle bundle
  14. Trying Weight Watchers
    00:59
    Trying Weight Watchers
  15. Alan Cumming on flying to America - for the first time - with Ruby Wax
    02:34
    Alan Cumming on flying to America - for the first time - with Ruby Wax
  16. Where are the Edinburgh class of 96 now?
    02:29
    Where are the Edinburgh class of 96 now?
  17. 'Do you believe in fairies?'
    02:51
    'Do you believe in fairies?'
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