Mark Steel's in Town

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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 3: Berwick-Upon-Tweed

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Comedian Mark Steel visits Berwick-upon-Tweed to find out what makes this town distinctive

Comic Mark Steel visits Berwick-upon-Tweed to talk war with Russia, Scottish rivalries and local slang. From December 2011.

Mark 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 Bryant

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2011.

Mark Steel's in Town: Series 3

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

Comedian Mark Steel visits towns across the UK and creates a stand-up show for a local audience based on what he finds out about the area

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