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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 Âé¶¹Éç Radio 4 on Saturday 18 August at the Âé¶¹Éç’s Potterrow site. The producer was Sam Bryant. The producer for Âé¶¹Éç Red Button was Rhonagh O’Donnell. The Director was Michael Cumming.

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25 minutes

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