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The Forest of Dean

Mark Steel visits The Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire and performs a bespoke stand-up show for the local residents.

Mark Steel returns to Radio 4 with the ninth series of his award-winning show that travels around the country visiting towns that have nothing in common but their uniqueness. After thoroughly researching each town, Mark writes and performs a bespoke evening of comedy for the local residents.

In this episode Mark visits the Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire... and he manages to get out alive.

Written and performed by Mark Steel
Additional material by Pete Sinclair
Production co-ordinator, Hayley Sterling
Sound Manager, Jerry Peal
Producer, Carl Cooper

Picture Credit, Tom Stanier

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28 minutes

Last on

Fri 26 May 202322:00

Broadcasts

  • Thu 14 Feb 201918:30
  • Thu 21 Feb 201907:30
  • Thu 21 Feb 201917:30
  • Thu 21 Feb 201922:00
  • Fri 22 Feb 201905:30
  • Sun 21 May 202319:15
  • Fri 26 May 202322:00

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