Mark Steel performs for the residents of Basingstoke.He covers the Salvation Army, prehistoric roundabouts and a rather unusual world record set in a shopping centre.During his visit to the Hampshire 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 December 2011.
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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 30.07.2021Basingstoke
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Folge vom 30.07.2021HolyheadMark Steel performs for the residents of Holyhead.He's talking about sinking ships, fishy foot nibbling, the newest locals - Kate and Wills, and a mayor whose eccentricity puts Boris to shame...During his visit to the town on the the island of Anglesey, 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 December 2011.
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Folge vom 30.07.2021Berwick-Upon-TweedMark Steel performs for the residents of Berwick-Upon Tweed.He's talking about war with Russia, Scottish rivalries and rather unusual local slang. During his visit to the Northumberland 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 December 2011.
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Folge vom 29.07.2021KirkwallComedian Mark Steel returns to visit more UK towns to discover what makes them and their inhabitants distinctive.He creates a bespoke stand-up show for each town and performs the show in front of a local audience.As well as shedding light on the less visited areas of Britain, 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.Mark travels to Kirkwall in Orkney.He encounters Thorfinn The Skullsplitter; an extraordinarily violent ball game and why it's pointless being a hairdresser on the island.Written by Mark Steel.With additional material by Pete Sinclair.Producer: Julia McKenzie.First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2010.