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My Dad Was a Communist

Comedian Alexei Sayle, playwright Arnold Wesker and writer David Aaronovitch recall fascinating episodes from their communist childhood.

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  • Paul McGann

    Paul McGann

    Narrator

  • Alexei Sayle

    Alexei Sayle

    Self

  • David Aaronovitch

    David Aaronovitch

    Self

  • Arnold Wesker

    Arnold Wesker

    Self

  • Rosa Branson

    Rosa Branson

    Self

  • Jessica Sutcliffe

    Jessica Sutcliffe

    Self

  • Brian Pollitt

    Brian Pollitt

    Self

  • David Thornton

    David Thornton

    Self

  • John Torode

    John Torode

    Self

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Comedian Alexei Sayle, playwright Arnold Wesker and writer David Aaronovitch recall fascinating episodes from their communist childhood.

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