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Mark Steel's in Town Series 12
Episode 5 of 7

Mark Steel visits Newport in South Wales and performs a bespoke stand-up show for a local audience. From 2022.

Mark Steel continues his award-winning show travelling around the country visiting towns that have nothing in common but their uniqueness.

After thoroughly researching each town, he writes and performs a bespoke evening of comedy for a local audience.

Mark is in Newport in South Wales and uncovers some of the history and local stories and people.

Written and performed by Mark Steel.

Additional material by Pete Sinclair.

Producer: Carl Cooper

A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in September 2022.

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44 minutes

Last on

Sat 11 Apr 2026 03:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  • Wed 21 Sep 2022 18:30
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  • Sun 25 Sep 2022 12:04
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  • Mon 26 Sep 2022 07:30
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  • Mon 26 Sep 2022 17:30
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  • Mon 26 Sep 2022 22:00
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  • Tue 27 Sep 2022 05:30
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  • Fri 10 Apr 2026 08:00
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  • Fri 10 Apr 2026 13:00
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  • Fri 10 Apr 2026 19:00
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  • Sat 11 Apr 2026 03:00
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    Comedian Mark Steel visits towns across the UK and creates a stand-up show for the locals.