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Mark Steel's In Town

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

Mark performs from Spires Drama Studios in Paisley, Renfrewshire, the largest town in Scotland, but definitely not in Glasgow. Mark investigates the town's weaving industry, visits a 'Car Park In The Sky' and has a game of pool with a dog called Murphy.

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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

Cast
Mark Steel Host / Presenter
Writing team
Mark Steel Writer
Pete Sinclair Writer (Additional Material)
Production team
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.

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