Alexei Sayle's Alternative Take - Series 1
Alexei Sayle presents a series on the impact of alternative comedy on all forms of the genre
Alexei Sayle's Alternative Take - Series 1 - Character Comics: Hello John Got a New Catchphrase
A look at alternative comics who drew on the traditions of music hall acts, right up to the likes of Nigel Planer, Harry Enfield and Steve Coogan.
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Alexei Sayle's Alternative Take - Series 1 - Comedy Double Acts
We begin with the formative days of alternative comedy with the likes of The Oblivion Boys through to acts such as Skinner and Baddiel and The Mighty Boosh.
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Alexei Sayle's Alternative Take - Series 1 - Episode 1
Alexei charts the rise of what became known as alternative comedy, from artists such as Sayle himself through comics with a conscience, such as Jim Barclay and Tony Allen.
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Alexei Sayle's Alternative Take - Series 1 - Episode 5
Alexei Sayle explores the impact of alternative comedy on all forms of the genre. 5/6. Female comedians, featuring Victoria Wood, Jo Brand, Jenny Eclair and Tracy Ullman.
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Alexei Sayle's Alternative Take - Series 1 - From Alternative to Mainstream
Alexei Sayle examines the influence of alternative comedy during the past 30 years and at the difficulties of taking what was an underground movement into the mainstream.
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Alexei Sayle's Alternative Take - Series 1 - Funny Women
Victoria Wood led the way in progressing from the working men's club circuit, but alternative routes were opening up for female comics for the likes of Jo Brand and Tracy Ullman.
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Alexei Sayle's Alternative Take - Series 1 - Keeping It Surreal
As the 80s turned into the 90s, tastes were more receptive to a more decadent, frivolous style of comedy. With the likes of Eddie Izzard, Harry Hill, Steven Wright and Emo Philips.
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