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Boston
Episode 2 of 6
Mark visits the Lincolnshire town's Stump and sprouts to see why the inhabitants have no need of a handbrake. From 2009.
Mark Steel performs for the residents of Boston.
During his visit to the Lincolnshire town, he takes a look at the Stump and sprouts and sees for himself why the inhabitants have no need of a handbrake.
Mark tries to work out what makes the town so distinctive.
With a guest appearance from a Boston rapper.
Series in which the comedian visits towns across the UK and creates a stand-up show for the locals.
Producer: Julia McKenzie
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2009.
Last on
Sun 26 Sep 202122:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra
Broadcasts
- Wed 25 Mar 200918:30BBC Radio 4
- Wed 25 May 201111:30BBC Radio 4
- Fri 17 May 201322:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Sun 26 Sep 202122:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
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Mark Steel's in Town
Comedian Mark Steel visits towns across the UK and creates a stand-up show for the locals.




