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Rage and Resentment

Alexei Sayle ponders what Bertholt Brecht’s philosophies could offer the Premier League, and the root of his rage. From 2019.

Alexei considers the roots of his rage and resentment.

He explores the dangers of magical thinking and contemplates what the philosophies of Bertholt Brecht could offer Premier League football.

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 ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Studios production for ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio 4, first broadcast in September 2019.

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28 minutes

Last on

Tue 12 Dec 2023 02:30

Broadcasts

  • Thu 26 Sep 2019 18:30
  • Thu 3 Oct 2019 07:30
  • Thu 3 Oct 2019 17:30
  • Thu 3 Oct 2019 22:00
  • Fri 4 Oct 2019 05:30
  • Wed 4 Mar 2020 11:30
  • Wed 16 Mar 2022 07:00
  • Wed 16 Mar 2022 17:00
  • Thu 17 Mar 2022 05:00
  • Mon 11 Dec 2023 07:30
  • Mon 11 Dec 2023 12:30
  • Mon 11 Dec 2023 17:30
  • Tue 12 Dec 2023 02:30

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