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Ottery St Mary

Exploring Coleridge's embarrassing childhood, pixies - and a lit tar barrel. Mark鈥檚 town tour arrives in Devon. From 2012.

Mark Steel performs for the residents of Ottery St Mary.

During his visit to the town in Devon, he discusses Coleridge's embarrassing childhood, pixies, and what happens when you put five thousand people in a square with a lit tar barrel.

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 14 Jun 2022 22:30

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  • Wed 19 Dec 2012 18:30
  • Boxing Day 2012 07:30
  • Boxing Day 2012 22:00
  • Mon 25 Jan 2016 11:30
  • Sat 17 Jun 2017 23:00
  • Tue 14 Jun 2022 22:30

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