TV & RADIO GUEST/EXPERT
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Mark has appeared as a guest/expert on dozens of TV and radio shows here and abroad.
These appearances have included talking about British comedy, Coronation Street, Granada Television, pantomime, true crime and music hall.
He is the author of four books - With Friends Like These, They Started Here! and Lights, Camera, Location! (theatre and TV) and The World of Crime! (true crime) as well as pantomime scripts and hundreds of articles for magazines here and in Canada.
TALKS
Mark offers the following one hour talks:
ON THE COBBLES
TV’s longest running series Coronation Street concentrating on its early days (suitable for those who watch - and those who don't) with lots of insider tales and facts.
ALL AT SEA
British cruise ships – particularly the Cunard Line.
IT’S A LIVING
Mark’s life story from tour guide in a cemetery to theatre director and writer.
CRIMES AND CONS
True Victorian and Edwardian criminal tales.
IT’S BEHIND YOU!
A history of pantomime.
LETTERS FROM THE TITANIC
A re-telling of the famous tragedy using letters from passengers and crew.
THEY DID IT TWICE NIGHTLY! (2 versions)
Tales of Northern variety and music hall stars.
LES & ROY, CISSIE & ADA
Les Dawson and Roy Barraclough - and their most famous creations - Cissie and Ada.
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.
PLEASE BE UPSTANDING
What does a Lord-Lieutenant do? Who is a High Sheriff? Mark explains.
HOSTING EVENTS
Mark is available on his own, or with regular partner former BBC Manchester presenter Jane Hodson. He has hosted everything from Christmas Light switch-ons to award ceremonies.