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Whitehaven
Manage episode 299563201 series 2968358
Mark Steel performs for the residents of Whitehaven.
He discusses surrealist pirates, the dubious origins of rum butter, and the un-reassuring link between rugby and nuclear power.
During his visit to the Cumbrian coastal town, he investigates the rich tapestry of remarkable events and people - everything from rivalries, slang and traditions to the eccentricities which makes them unique.
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 November 2012.
75 episodes
Manage episode 299563201 series 2968358
Mark Steel performs for the residents of Whitehaven.
He discusses surrealist pirates, the dubious origins of rum butter, and the un-reassuring link between rugby and nuclear power.
During his visit to the Cumbrian coastal town, he investigates the rich tapestry of remarkable events and people - everything from rivalries, slang and traditions to the eccentricities which makes them unique.
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 November 2012.
75 episodes
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