Surprise!



Here's a special Christmas edition of The Alexei Sayle Podcast for you to enjoy wherever you are and whatever you're doing. Thank you all so much for coming on this journey and enjoying the show. 



Alexei and Talal reflect on the festive season, the year of podcasting we've had, and what's to come.



We also go through some emails, friendship applications and Alexei delivers a special, interactive Christmas message!



Enjoy, and merry Christmas to you all. x



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The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal Karkouti

Music by Tarboosh Records

Photograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive 







20: A Very Alexei Christmas

If you listen to The Alexei Sayle podcast you will not be disappointed, unless you are expecting something other than an old man talking crap.

Photograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive (http://www.andyhollingworth.com)
Music by Tarboosh Records (http://www.instagram.com/tarbooshrecords)
The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal Karkouti (http://www.linktr.ee/talalaban)

Society & Culture

Personal Journals

History

Philosophy

Places & Travel

Comedy

Government

The A-Z of Leftist Politics is back! This time Alexei sits with Fred Weston to discuss his organisation (Revolutionary Communist International) and the history and future of communism in general. 



Visit their website marxist.com to find out more. 



We have a new bike ride out - Cycling to Gaza with Alexei Sayle. Watch it here!



Help those in Gaza by visiting map.org.uk



Become a Patron here to support the show and get access to live episodes of The Alexei Sayle Podcast and more - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcast



Send your fan art, thoughts and questions to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.com



Please consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.



Subscribe to Alexei's YouTube channel here and join him for his Bike Rides.



The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal Karkouti

Music by Tarboosh Records

Photograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive 

49: C is for Communism (with Fred Weston)

This week we are joined by archaeologist-turned-comedian Khalid Winter from the podcast Comedians Talking History. After learning a bit about him, Khalid tells Alexei and Talal all about the Kronstadt rebellion in 1921.



Khalid's podcast features a different comedian each week and they cover topics chosen by the guest. Check it out wherever you get your podcasts, it's great!





Help those in Gaza by visiting map.org.uk



Become a Patron here to support the show and get access to live episodes of The Alexei Sayle Podcast and more - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcast



Send your fan art, thoughts and questions to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.com



Please consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.



Subscribe to Alexei's YouTube channel here and join him for his Bike Rides.



The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal Karkouti

Music by Tarboosh Records

Photograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive 

48: Autocratic Tendencies (with Khalid Winter)

Doctor Edmund Griffiths joins Alexei to discuss a realistic and pragmatic approach for the left to have an effective role in British politics moving forward. 



Enough messing around... Let's Get Organised! 





Help those in Gaza by visiting map.org.uk



Become a Patron here to support the show and get access to live episodes of The Alexei Sayle Podcast and more - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcast



Send your fan art, thoughts and questions to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.com



Please consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.



Subscribe to Alexei's YouTube channel here and join him for his Bike Rides.



The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal Karkouti

Music by Tarboosh Records

Photograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive 

47: What Isn't To Be Done (with Edmund Griffiths)

Let's talk cinema! 



We were very lucky to have Ellen E. Jones on the show to discuss film & TV through the lens of race and representation - and we don't hold back when it comes to Alexei's oeuvre!



Enjoy!



Get Ellen's brilliant new book "Screen Deep: 
How film and TV can solve racism and save the world" here - https://linktr.ee/screen_deep



Help those in need in Gaza by visiting map.org.uk



Become a Patron here to support the show and get access to live episodes of The Alexei Sayle Podcast and more - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcast



Send your fan art, thoughts and questions to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.com



Please consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.



Subscribe to Alexei's YouTube channel here and join him for his Bike Rides.



The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal Karkouti

Music by Tarboosh Records

Photograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive 

46: Italian Shawarma (with Ellen E. Jones)

After hearing about Peter Capaldi's early years, we're back with the second half of our epic chat with Doctor Malcolm Tucker himself! 



Alexei, Peter, Talal and Wilf talk Doctor Who, The Thick of It, winning an Oscar and the highs and lows of fame and success.



Help those in need in Gaza by visiting map.org.uk



Become a Patron here to support the show and get access to live episodes of The Alexei Sayle Podcast and more - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcast



Send your fan art, thoughts and questions to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.com



Please consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.



Subscribe to Alexei's YouTube channel here and join him for his Bike Rides.



The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal Karkouti

Music by Tarboosh Records

Photograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive 

20: A Very Alexei Christmas

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