Mark Watson Makes The World Substantially Better. Image shows from L to R: Poet (Tim Key), Mark Watson. Copyright: BBC
Mark Watson Makes The World Substantially Better
- Radio stand-up
- BBC Radio 4
- 2007 - 2008
- 12 episodes (2 series)
Mark Watson aims to make the world better by performing stand-up based on the seven deadly sins (series 1) and the virtues (series 2). Also features Tim Minchin, Tom Basden and Tim Key.
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 1 - Greed and Gluttony
Mark Watson sets out on his quest to free us from The Seven Deadly Sins with stand-up comedy. This first episode tackles both Greed and Gluttony (the "similar sins")
Broadcast details
- Date
- Tuesday 13th February 2007
- Time
- 6:30pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 1st May 2009 | 10:30pm | Radio 7 |
| Sunday 3rd May 2009 | 4:30pm | Radio 7 |
| Monday 4th May 2009 | 4:30am | Radio 7 |
| Monday 10th January 2011 | 11:00pm | Radio 7 |
| Sunday 13th October 2013 | 11:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Saturday 23rd May 2015 | 10:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Saturday 30th April 2016 | 10:35pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Saturday 13th January 2018 | 11:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Wednesday 29th January 2020 | 10:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Tuesday 11th May 2021 | 11:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Wednesday 4th January 2023 | 10:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
Cast & crew
| Mark Watson | Host / Presenter |
| Tim Minchin | Musician |
| Tim Key | Poet |
| Mark Watson | Writer |
| Katie Marsden | Producer |