A Monopoly of Violence

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Alexei considers the role of the police force, and discusses his own involvement in the ‘spy cops’ scandal. Plus, he draws comparisons between President Assad and a beloved British comedian and details his seven stages of grief post the 2019 general election. A mixture of stand-up, memoir, and philosophy from behind the counter of an imaginary sandwich bar. Written and performed by Alexei Sayle. Music and lyrics by Tim Sutton. Producer: Joe Nunnery A BBC Studios Production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in October 2022.