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Handsworth

Exploring reggae and riots, white supremacist gardening, and takeaway food. Mark's town tour arrives in Birmingham. From December 2012.

Mark Steel performs for the residents of Handsworth.

During his visit to the town in Birmingham, he explores reggae and riots, white supremacist gardening, and how takeaway food affects the time space continuum.

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 大象传媒 Radio 4 in December 2012.

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30 minutes

Last on

Tue 7 Jun 2022 22:30

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  • Wed 12 Dec 2012 18:30
  • Wed 19 Dec 2012 07:30
  • Wed 19 Dec 2012 22:00
  • Mon 18 Jan 2016 11:30
  • Fri 16 Jun 2017 23:00
  • Tue 7 Jun 2022 22:30

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