How To Be 60 with Kaye Adams

Mark Steel: Cancer, Comedy & Calling Time on the Small Stuff


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On this week’s episode, we’re joined by comedian and broadcaster Mark Steel, who brings his signature wit to a chapter of life no one volunteers for: cancer. Diagnosed with throat cancer in 2023, Mark talks candidly — and hilariously — about mucus tsunamis, rebellious ward neighbours, and the dark comedy of the critical care unit.

But this isn’t just about illness. It’s about what changes — your tolerance for whingeing about builders, your appreciation for a good view, and maybe even your relationship status. Because when the doctor says touch wood, you stop assuming there’ll always be time to fix things.

Whether you’re laughing through fear, falling out over hair dye, or just wondering if you’ve become your town’s version of Wrexham… this one will hit you in the heart, then in the ribs.

Get in touch with your thoughts at [email protected].


You can catch Mark on tour throughout this year. Full details at https://marksteelinfo.com/

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