Alexei David Sayle is an English actor, author, stand-up comedian, television presenter and former recording artist. He was a leading figure in the British alternative comedy movement in the 1980s. He was voted the 18th greatest stand-up comic of all time on Channel 4's 100 Greatest Stand-ups in 2007. In an updated 2010 poll he came 72nd. Much of Sayle's humour is in the tradition of Spike Milligan and Monty Python, with riffs based on often absurd and surreal premises. His act is known for its cynicism and political awareness, as well as physical comedy.

Alexei Sayle

Acting Born August 7, 1952 Anfield, Liverpool, England, UK

Alexei David Sayle is an English actor, author, stand-up comedian, television presenter and former recording artist. He was a leading figure in the British alternative comedy movement in the 1980s. He was voted the 18th greatest stand-up comic of all time on Channel 4's 100 Greatest Stand-ups in 2007. In an updated 2010 poll he came 72nd.

Much of Sayle's humour is in the tradition of Spike Milligan and Monty Python, with riffs based on often absurd and surreal premises. His act is known for its cynicism and political awareness, as well as physical comedy.

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Doctor Who

D.J.

The One Show

Self

Casualty

Anton Malinovsky

Have I Got News for You

Self

Never Mind the Buzzcocks

Self

Richard & Judy

Self

Agatha Christie's Marple

Dr Maverick

Question Time

Himself - Panellist

Parkinson

Self

Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

Self - Participant

The Comic Strip Presents...

Carl Moss/Sterling Moss

The Comic Strip Presents...

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