Wigan
Mark is in Wigan to talk about pie-eating competitions, living under floorboards, and the radical George Formby. From 2012.
Mark Steel performs for the residents of Wigan.
He's talking about entering pie-eating competitions, living under floorboards, and the radicalism of George Formby.
During his visit to the Greater Manchester town, he investigates the rich tapestry of remarkable events and people.
Series in which the comedian visits towns across the UK and creates a stand-up show for the locals.
Written by Mark Steel with additional material by Pete Sinclair.
Producer: Sam Bryant
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2012.
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Mark Steel's In... Wigan
Duration: 06:43
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Tue 10 Jan 201218:30BBC Radio 4- Tue 17 Jan 201207:30BBC 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.
