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Welcome Strangers

Series 4, Episode 3

Some seagulls embark on eccentric new diets; a new boyfriend turns up, who just can't stay quiet; a lady with a unique fetish finds herself out of luck; and lest we forget, there's also lovely Ruth Madoc!

Mark Steel's In Town

Series 12, Episode 1 - Nottingham

Mark visits Nottingham, a contrarian city, full of heroes, rebels, caves and lovers of mushy peas. He learns about local legends, Robin Hood, Lord Byron, DH Lawrence, Brian Clough, and the most famous of all, Frank the xylophone player. He looks at the history of the Luddites, the cheese riots and visits three pubs that are all the oldest in the country.