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 2, Episode 2 - Patience
Mark Watson continues to look at the virtues, with the stand-up this week on the topic of 'patience'. Assistants Tim Key and Tom Basden wait politely in line to perform their poems and songs.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Wednesday 20th August 2008
- Time
- 6:30pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 2nd June 2009 | 11:00pm | Radio 4 |
| Wednesday 12th October 2011 | 10:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Thursday 20th December 2012 | 10:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Tuesday 18th March 2014 | 11:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Saturday 26th September 2015 | 10:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Saturday 13th May 2017 | 11:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Saturday 29th December 2018 | 11:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Tuesday 3rd August 2021 | 11:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Saturday 29th April 2023 | 10:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
Cast & crew
| Mark Watson | Host / Presenter |
| Tom Basden | Musician |
| Tim Key | Poet |
| Katie Marsden | Producer |