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 |
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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
Mark Watson | Host / Presenter |
Tom Basden | Musician |
Tim Key | Poet |
Katie Marsden | Producer |