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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Comedian puts Skipton in the spotlight
Radio Four listeners will be transported to Skipton next week.
For, on Wednesday, they will be able to hear the first of a new six-part series by veteran stand-up comedian, author and commentator Mark Steel.
For the series, Mark visits six UK towns and delves into their history, people and idiosyncrasies to try to work out what makes the place distinctive.
And Skipton is his first port of call.
Carven Herald and Pioneer, 13th March 2009