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 2, Episode 1 - Courage

Mark Watson turns his wit to the subject of virtue, with stand-up comedy on courage. Assistants Tim Key and Tom Basden provide poems, songs and feats of cowardice.

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 13th August 2008
Time
6:30pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Tuesday 26th May 2009 11:00pm Radio 4
Wednesday 5th October 2011 10:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Thursday 13th December 2012 10:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Tuesday 11th March 2014 11:00pm Radio 4 Extra
Saturday 19th September 2015 10:00pm Radio 4 Extra
Saturday 6th May 2017 11:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Saturday 22nd December 2018 11:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Tuesday 27th July 2021 11:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Saturday 31st July 2021 3:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Sunday 1st August 2021 3:30am Radio 4 Extra
Saturday 22nd April 2023 10:30pm Radio 4 Extra

Cast & crew

Cast
Mark Watson Host / Presenter
Tom Basden Musician
Tim Key Poet
Production team
Katie Marsden Producer

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