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

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 4 - Envy

Mark Watson sets out on his quest to free us from The Seven Deadly Sins with stand-up comedy. This week: Envy.

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 6th March 2007
Time
6:30pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Friday 22nd May 2009 10:30pm Radio 7
Sunday 24th May 2009 4:30pm Radio 7
Monday 31st January 2011 11:00pm Radio 7
Sunday 3rd November 2013 11:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Saturday 13th June 2015 10:00pm Radio 4 Extra
Saturday 3rd February 2018 11:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Wednesday 19th February 2020 10:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Tuesday 1st June 2021 11:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Wednesday 25th January 2023 10:30pm Radio 4 Extra

Cast & crew

Cast
Mark Watson Host / Presenter
Tim Minchin Musician
Tim Key Poet
Writing team
Mark Watson Writer
Production team
Katie Marsden Producer

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