Mark Steel performs for the residents of Whitehaven.He discusses surrealist pirates, the dubious origins of rum butter, and the un-reassuring link between rugby and nuclear power.During his visit to the Cumbrian coastal town, he investigates the rich tapestry of remarkable events and people - everything from rivalries, slang and traditions to the eccentricities which makes them unique. Series in which the comedian visits towns across the UK and creates a bespoke stand-up show for the locals.Written by Mark Steel.Additional material by Pete Sinclair.Producer: Sam BryantFirst broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2012.
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Mark Steel's in Town Folgen
Comedian Mark Steel visits towns across the UK, meets the locals, and creates a stand up show for them - and us - about the town.
Folgen von Mark Steel's in Town
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Folge vom 30.07.2021Whitehaven
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Folge vom 30.07.2021WiganMark Steel performs for the residents of Wigan.He's talking about entering pie-eating competitions, living under floorboards, and the radicalism of George Formby.During his visit to the Greater Manchester town, he investigates the rich tapestry of remarkable events and people.Series in which the comedian visits towns across the UK and creates a stand-up show for the locals.Written by Mark Steel with additional material by Pete Sinclair.Producer: Sam BryantFirst broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2012.
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Folge vom 30.07.2021BungayMark Steel performs for the residents of Bungay.He's talking about non-existent castles, haunted pubs and chicken roundabouts.During his visit to the Suffolk town, he investigates the rich tapestry of remarkable events and people.Series in which the comedian visits towns across the UK and creates a stand-up show for the locals.Written by Mark Steel with additional material by Pete Sinclair.Producer: Sam BryantFirst broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2012.
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Folge vom 30.07.2021DouglasMark Steel continues his tour of six more UK towns as he performs for the residents of Douglas on the Isle of Man.His bespoke stand-up show covers space travel, fairy bridges and the mystery - or otherwise - of Gef the Talking Mongoose.As well as shedding light on less visited areas, Mark uncovers stories and experiences that resonate with us all as we recognise the quirkiness of the British way of life and the rich tapestry of remarkable events and people who have shaped where we live. Written by Mark Steel with additional material by Pete Sinclair. Producer: Sam Bryant First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2011