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Handsworth
Episode 3 of 6
Exploring reggae and riots, white supremacist gardening, and takeaway food. Mark's town tour arrives in Birmingham. From December 2012.
Mark Steel performs for the residents of Handsworth.
During his visit to the town in Birmingham, he explores reggae and riots, white supremacist gardening, and how takeaway food affects the time space continuum.
Series in which the comedian visits towns across the UK and creates a bespoke stand-up show for the locals.
Written by Mark Steel.
Additional material by Pete Sinclair.
Producer: Sam Bryant
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2012.
Last on
Tue 7 Jun 202222:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra
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Handsworth
Duration: 01:20
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- Wed 12 Dec 201218:30BBC Radio 4
- Wed 19 Dec 201207:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 19 Dec 201222:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Mon 18 Jan 201611:30BBC Radio 4
- Fri 16 Jun 201723:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 7 Jun 202222:30BBC 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.





