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Last broadcast on Tue, 27 Dec 2011, 22:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra (see all broadcasts).
Synopsis
In this third series comedian Mark Steel visits 6 more UK towns to discover what makes them and their inhabitants distinctive.
He creates a bespoke stand-up show for that town and performs the show in front of a local audience.
As well as shedding light on the less visited areas of Britain, Mark uncovers stories and experiences that resonate with us all as we recognise the quirkiness of the British way of life and the rich tapestry of remarkable events and people who have shaped where we live.
During the series 'Mark Steel's In Town' Mark will visit Berwick-Upon Tweed, Holyhead, Basingstoke, Douglas (Isle of Man), Bungay and Wigan.
Episode 3 - In this episode Mark performs a show for the residents of Basingstoke, where he talks about war with the Salvation Army, prehistoric roundabouts and a rather unusual world record set in a shopping centre.
Written by Mark Steel with additional material by Pete Sinclair.
Produced by Sam Bryant.
Broadcasts
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Tue 20 Dec 201118:30
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Tue 27 Dec 201107:30
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Tue 27 Dec 201122:00
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