Born in Bristol, Mark studied drama in Yorkshire, worked in London and now lives and works in Greater Manchester. His career has included a varied roster of work: actor, writer, voice-over artist, broadcaster, TV presenter, garden centre owner, business consultant and cemetery tour guide. His late partner was actor Roy Barraclough MBE, who is best remembered as Coronation Street's pub landlord Alec Gilroy and Les Dawson's comedy partner - the Cissie to his Ada. Mark has been involved in a number of charities: including Willow Wood Hospice, Guide Bridge Theatre, Highgate Cemetery and Your Manchester CIC. However, as a self-confessed committee-phobic, he prefers to help out by giving talks and performances to raise funds. He has worked with everyone from Ken Dodd to Kim Woodburn, Postman Pat to Barbara Knox, Angelina Ballerina to a team of very randy, real reindeers! Mark is currently the High Sheriff of Greater Manchester.

In “All at Sea”, he will talk about British cruise ships with a particular focus on the Cunard Line.