Mark Steel's In Town
- Radio stand-up
- BBC Radio 4
- 2009 - 2024
- 73 episodes (13 series)
Mark Steel visits a town in Britain and investigates its society & history before performing a bespoke stand-up show for locals.
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Series 6, Episode 5 - Paisley
Further details
In the penultimate episode Mark Steel visits the Renfrewshire town of Paisley, in Scotland, but definitely not in Glasgow. The largest town in Scotland, Paisley has a rich history; being at the centre of the weaving industry it gave its name to the famous Paisley pattern, as well as being the site of a landmark legal battle involving a snail in a bottle of ginger beer which led to a change in consumer law. More recently, Paisley elected Mhairi Black, the youngest MP since 1832.
Whilst in town Mark visits a 'Car Park In The Sky', has a wander round a 12th century Abbey with alien gargoyles and ends up having a game of pool with a dog called Murphy.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Tuesday 16th June 2015
- Time
- 6:30pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
Mark Steel | Host / Presenter |
Mark Steel | Writer |
Pete Sinclair | Writer (Additional Material) |
Carl Cooper | Producer |
Video
Mark Steel and a dog called Murphy play pool
Whilst out in a pub researching for the show, Mark Steel ended up playing a game of pool with a dog.
Featuring: Mark Steel.