The Mark Steel Revolution

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The Mark Steel Revolution was broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1998. Written and delivered by Mark Steel, each scripted lecture presents an informative, yet witty, account of a revolution. Many of the points are illustrated with readings by Martin Hyder and Carla Mendonça. The programme was produced by Phil Clarke.

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