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Dumfries

Seagull-hating inhabitants obsessed with poet Robert Burns. Mark discovers what makes Dumfries distinctive. From April 2010.

Comedian Mark Steel returns to visit more UK towns to discover what makes them and their inhabitants distinctive.

He creates a bespoke stand-up show for each town and performs the show in front of a local audience.

As well as shedding light on the less visited areas of Britain, Mark uncovers stories and experiences that resonate with us all as we recognise the quirkiness of the British way of life and the rich tapestry of remarkable events and people who have shaped where we live.

This time Mark travels to the Scottish border town of Dumfries.

Here he discovers a bloodthirsty history and seagull-hating inhabitants who are obsessed with the poet Robert Burns.

Written by Mark Steel.

With additional material by Pete Sinclair.

Producer: Julia McKenzie.

First broadcast on 大象传媒 Radio 4 in April 2010.

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30 minutes

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Friday 22:30

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Producer Julia McKenzie

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  • Wed 21 Apr 2010 18:30
  • Sat 14 Feb 2015 23:00
  • Friday 22:30

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