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Mark Steel's in Town

Comedy: Standup

Comedian Mark Steel visits towns across the UK and creates a stand-up show for the locals.

Comedian Mark Steel visits towns across the UK, meets the locals, and creates a stand up show for them - and us - about the town.

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Mark Steel's in Town: Series 1: Boston

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Mark visits the Lincolnshire town's Stump and sprouts

Mark visits the Lincolnshire town's Stump and sprouts to see why the inhabitants have no need of a handbrake. From 2009.

Mark Steel performs for the residents of Boston.

During his visit to the Lincolnshire town, he takes a look at the Stump and sprouts and sees for himself why the inhabitants have no need of a handbrake. 

Mark tries to work out what makes the town so distinctive. 

With a guest appearance from a Boston rapper. 

Series in which the comedian visits towns across the UK and creates a stand-up show for the locals.

Producer: Julia McKenzie

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2009.

Mark Steel's in Town: Series 1

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Comedian Mark Steel visits towns across the UK and creates a show for a local audience

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