TV & RADIO GUEST/EXPERT
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 three books - 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
A history of TV’s longest running drama series Coronation Street concentrating on its early days with lots of insider tales.
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.
A LOOK AT THE NOOK
The history of the Daisy Nook area of Oldham.
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
The stories of Les Dawson and Roy Barraclough - and their most famous creations - Cissie and Ada.
YOU'RE HAVING A LAUGH!
Tales of classic comedians, funny poems, comedic lists and lots more! A cornucopia of nonsense.
THE OLDHAM COLISEUM
The history of the famous theatre mixed with insider tales and stories of those who appeared there.
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.