One-Hour Talks for Groups

"The funniest speaker I've heard!" ... "A great speaker ... hilarious ... I don't think anyone would be disappointed listening to him" ... "Very entertaining" ... "I could have listened to him all day" ... "A very funny speaker" ... "Made the history so interesting" ... "Please book him again"

DOWN CORONATION STREET

The story of how the world's longest running continuous TV show made it on air. Includes insider tales, fun facts and a chance to see some famous props and costumes in person.

THE SHERIFF OF WHAT?

You've heard of the Sheriff of Nottingham but did you know that we still have Sheriffs today? Well, Mark is one so he's just the chap to reveal the history of the role and explain what they do. 

LES & ROY, CISSIE & ADA

Les Dawson and Roy Barraclough (Mark's late partner) - and their most famous creations - Cissie and Ada.

MY ODD LIFE

Mark’s life story from tour guide in a cemetery to High Sheriff with quite a few celebrity encounters, and lots of laughs, along the way.

CRIMES AND CONS

True Victorian and Edwardian criminal tales that will make you laugh, surprise you and have you saying 'Well I never!'.

THEY DID IT TWICE NIGHTLY!

Tales of Northern variety and music hall stars and a history of music hall itself.

IT’S BEHIND YOU!

A history of pantomime - that very British entertainment. Or is it?

LETTERS FROM THE TITANIC

A re-telling of the famous tragedy using letters from passengers and crew.

ALL AT SEA

A look at the British cruise industry - from Victorian times to today - plus some of Mark's tales of life on the ocean waves.

YOU'RE HAVING A LAUGH!

Tales of classic comedians, funny poems and lots more! A cornucopia of nonsense.

THE OLDHAM COLISEUM

The history of the famous theatre mixed with stories of those who appeared there.