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Mark Steel's in Leith

To celebrate the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2012, Mark Steel visits the Scottish capital’s infamous suburb - Leith.

In this film, Mark celebrates the tram system that never was, the novel Trainspotting and the residents’ staunch determination to remain independent from Edinburgh.

Mark Steel’s in Town was recorded for ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio 4 on Saturday 18 August at the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ’s Potterrow site. The producer was Sam Bryant. The producer for ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Red Button was Rhonagh O’Donnell. The Director was Michael Cumming.

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25 minutes

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