Saturday 7 August 2010

A Matter of Time: Alexei Sayle


(07/08/1952)

Alexei Sayle is an English stand-up comedian, actor and author. He has written several novels and television series throughout his career, and has made many television and film appearances, including in Doctor Who. In 1995, he was awarded an honorary professorship at the Thames Valley University.

• Sayle appeared in the popular Colin Baker story ‘Revelation of the Daleks’, playing the lively character of the DJ.
• He also starred in ‘The Young Ones’ alongside Christopher Ryan, who played Lord Kiv in the classic series, and General Staal and Commander Stark in the modern series.
• One particular piece of political satire that he wrote included Margaret Thatcher using the TARDIS.

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