Alexei and Talal are delighted to be joined by stand-up comedian, playwright and activist Mark Thomas!

We discuss his childhood, unlucky guns, tortoise impersonators, performing in prisons and a three tier mahogany buffet with partially reeded slender balustrade upright supports.

Visit markthomasinfo.co.uk to keep up to date with his happenings!

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The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal Karkouti

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