From the rise and fall of Boris Johnson to Putin's 'special operation' in Ukraine; from the cost of living crisis to sending refugees to Rwanda; award winning comedian Mark Steel takes an exasperated and frankly baffled look at the state of the UK and the rest of the world. Joined by comedian (and son) 26-year-old Elliot Steel for the 'youth's' perspective, and a special guest each week, with occasional contributions from the likes of a deceased cricketer and a woman who's overheard in a caf ...
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Comedian Mark Steel visits towns across the UK, meets the locals, and creates a stand up show for them - and us - about the town.
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NOTE: The MP3 files used by this podcast appear to be missing. They may have been removed permanently from their source location. Mark Steel's in Town is a stand-up comedy show on BBC Radio 4, co-written and performed by Mark Steel. The series, which was first broadcast on 18 March 2009, is recorded in various towns and cities in the United Kingdom and occasionally elsewhere. Each episode is tailored to the town in which it is recorded, and the show is performed in front of a local audience. ...
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We're on a break from the podcast while Mark starts his new tour 'The Leopard In My House' (details here: https://marksteelinfo.com/) But in the meantime, here's another classic episode from the archives. Mark is joined by the comedian and actor Miles Jupp for a special Coronation edition of the podcast. In an extended interview, Mark and Miles dis…
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Classic: Ep 124 with Dr Phil Hammond
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1:09:58We're on a break from the podcast while Mark starts his new tour 'The Leopard In My House' (details here: https://marksteelinfo.com/) But in the meantime, here's another classic episode from the archives. In this extended interview, Mark talks about his 'cancer journey' – as they would no doubt call it on Britain's Got Talent - to Dr Phil Hammond. …
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We're on a break from the podcast while Mark starts his new tour 'The Leopard In My House' (details here: https://marksteelinfo.com/) But in the meantime, here's another classic episode from the archives. In this special extended interview, Mark talks to Dr Phil Hammond about the state of the NHS. As a comedian, journalist, whistle-blower and newly…
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We're on a break from the podcast while Mark starts his new tour 'The Leopard In My House' (details here: https://marksteelinfo.com/) But in the meantime, here's another classic episode from the archives. Mark is joined by former Green Party MP Caroline Lucas for a special extended interview, covering everything from climate change to Jeremy Corbyn…
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Classic: EP 95 with Jonathan Pie
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1:04:13We're taking a break from the podcast while Mark starts his new tour 'The Leopard In My House' (details here: https://marksteelinfo.com/) We'll keep you posted, but in the meantime, here's another classic episode. Mark is joined by Tom Walker (aka Jonathan Pie) for a special extended interview, covering everything from 'cancel culture' and causing …
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Classic: EP 130 with Benji Waterhouse
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1:12:51Mark has been extremely busy preparing for his tour, which starts next week (details here: https://marksteelinfo.com/) so unfortunately he wasn't able to record a new episode. In the meantime, here's a classic episode in which Mark is joined by Dr Benji Waterhouse – NHS psychiatrist, comedian and best-selling author – for a special extended intervi…
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This week Mark is busy doing some very important business in France but we have a very special classic episode from the early days of the podcast in which Mark is joined by Louis Theroux and Elliot Steel as he tries er…forgive me… forgive me… forgive me… tries to make sense of Boris Johnson incompetence, Black Friday and the link between Dr Who and…
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Mark is joined by comedian Rosie Holt as he tries to make sense of Elon Musk’s interesting inauguration speech, a new Donald Trump era – and Labour’s uninspiring government. Plus we hear from Alicia Allegretto of Squirrel News on the inauguration - and George Galloway on The Traitors. This episode was sponsored by Proton Mail If you would like to t…
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What The F*** Is Going On? With Mark Steel - Ep 155 Mark is joined by comedian and writer Nick Revell, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of the politicisation of the California wildfires, stealing from Woolworths – and Elliot shares a story about his recent trip to Newcastle. Plus Mike Concrete interviews a lady who runs a paranorm…
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Mark is joined by comedian Seann Walsh, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of Elon Musk’s comments on grooming gangs , middle class comedians – and Elliot shares his opinion on a select few of Mark’s fans. Plus we hear a woman on a phone in who’s not happy with New Year celebration and Mark overhears a woman in a cafe complaining ab…
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Mark is joined by writer and journalist Margaret Renn in this special extended episode. Together, they discuss Margaret’s new book “Paul Foot: A Life in Politics” and the life of Paul Foot, one of Britain's most outstanding journalists and socialist campaigners. If you enjoyed this interview then please buy a copy of Margaret’s new book, it’s well …
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Mark is joined by scientist, writer, and broadcaster Adam Rutherford in this special extended episode. Together, they discuss eugenics, Charles Darwin, Francis Galton, nature versus nurture, how right wing Americans influenced Hitler and many other fascinating topics. If you enjoyed this interview then please buy a copy of Adam’s book “Control: The…
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What The F*** Is Going On? With Mark Steel - Ep 151
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1:17:47Mark is joined by comedian Arthur Smith in this special extended episode, as they discuss his 1991 stage play “An Evening With Gary Lineker”, Arthur’s time teaching in France & many more fascinating stories from Arthur’s life. Get ad-free extended episodes, early access and exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wtfisgoingonpod Follo…
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This week we revisit this special episode recorded in front of a live audience at Leicester Square Theatre. Mark is joined by Seann Walsh, Angela Barnes and Elliot Steel as he tries to make sense of the current mess that we're in. Plus there's Mike Concrete being forced to make an apology to an Irish farmer – and a woman that Mark heard on a phone-…
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What The F*** Is Going On? With Mark Steel - Ep 150
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58:56Mark is joined by comedian Andy Zaltzman, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of the threat of nuclear war , Farmers inheritance tax – and Elliot tells us about his recent altercation at a bus stop. Plus we hear an exclusive extract from the late John Prescott and Mike Concrete speaks to a climate change activist Go to https://www.an…
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What The F*** Is Going On? With Mark Steel - Ep 149
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56:32Mark is joined by author John O'Farrell, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of why the left keeps seeming to lose, The resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury – and Elliot explains the recent controversy over referee David Coote. Plus Britains most patriotic man Nigel boulevard shares his thoughts on good old fashioned British f…
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What The F*** Is Going On? With Mark Steel - Ep 148
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1:02:54Mark is joined by writer Matthew Norman, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of everything that’s happened in the last few days in this US election special. Plus we hear from a woman on a phone in who Is especially shocked and astounded at the re-election of Donald Trump. Follow What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel on Twitter @…
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