Mark Steel's In Town. Mark Steel. Copyright: BBC
Mark Steel's In Town
- Radio stand-up
- BBC Radio 4
- 2009 - 2022
- 67 episodes (12 series)
Mark Steel visits a town in Britain and investigates its society & history before performing a bespoke stand-up show for locals.
- Due to return for Series 13
Episode menu
Series 3, Episode 6 - Wigan
Mark performs from The Orwell in Wigan, Greater Manchester, where he talks about entering pie eating competitions, living under floorboards, and the radicalism of George Formby.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Tuesday 10th January 2012
- Time
- 6:30pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 17th January 2012 | 7:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Tuesday 17th January 2012 | 10:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Monday 16th July 2012 | 11:30am | Radio 4 |
| Sunday 13th September 2015 | 10:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Tuesday 22nd March 2022 | 10:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Saturday 26th March 2022 | 3:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Sunday 27th March 2022 | 3:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
Cast & crew
| Mark Steel | Host / Presenter |
| Mark Steel | Writer |
| Pete Sinclair | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Sam Bryant | Producer |
Video
Mark Steel's in... Wigan
Mark Steel creates a bespoke stand-up comedy show for the residents of Wigan. Along the way, he enters the World Pie Eating Championships and explores the local Mint Ball factory.
Featuring: Mark Steel.