Where do you think Alexei Sayle, the face of 1980s alternative comedy with a 'convict haircut', stayed when he was performing at the Fringe? In a shabby caravan in the Edinburgh hills of course... here, he returns to the very spot to check whether it has been preserved for the nation. The brilliant documentary The Fringe, Fame and Me tells the story of the stars who found fame in Edinburgh, in their own words – including Eddie Izzard, Bill Bailey, Phoebe Waller Bridge, Michael Palin, Emma Thomps

ULLO JOHN! GOTTA NEW MOTOR? 🏎🎩📺🎶😂🎉 Artist: Alexei Sayle, renowned stand‑up comedian, writer, actor, and a key figure in Britain’s alternative comedy scene. He appeared in The Young Ones, among other works. Song: “’Ullo John! Gotta New Motor?”—absurdist, Cockney‑style rap/novelty single originally released in 1982. Chart performance: The song didn’t chart upon its original 1982 release but, after a reissue in late 1983, reached #15 on the UK Singles Chart, peaking on 24 March 1984. Wikipedi

@jeremycorbyn’s witty response to Alexei’s now immortal line about austerity. Jeremy was so generous and insightful. It was a pleasure to talk with him. New episode dropping shortly where Alexei and @talalaban reflect on our episode with The Jez and catch up on listener emails. #corbyn #thealexeisaylepodcast #tasp #labour #morehopeplease #podcast #socialism | Alexei Sayle