Mark Watson Makes the World Substantially Better
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| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Language(s) | English |
| Home station | BBC Radio 4 |
| Hosted by | Mark Watson |
| Starring | Mark Watson, Tim Key, Tom Basden, Tim Minchin |
| No. of series | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 12 |
Mark Watson Makes the World Substantially Better is a radio comedy programme starring Mark Watson. It started on BBC Radio 4 on 13 February 2007. The show is recorded in front of a live audience and has the format of stand-up comedy from Watson interspersed with songs and poetry.
Series 1
Each episode of the first series dealt with the problems of the world, characterised by the seven deadly sins. Tim Minchin provided music, and Tim Key provided poetry.
- Episode 1 - Greed and Gluttony (the "similar sins")
- Episode 2 - Lust
- Episode 3 - Pride
- Episode 4 - Envy
- Episode 5 - Sloth
- Episode 6 - Wrath
Series 2
The second series began on 13 August 2008, this time looking at the world's virtues. Tim Key again provided poems, but Tom Basden replaced Minchin as the musician.
- Episode 1 - Courage
- Episode 2 - Patience
- Episode 3 - Generosity
- Episode 4 - Honesty
- Episode 5 - Diligence
- Episode 6 - Humility
External links
- Mark Watson Makes the World Substantially Better at BBC Online
- Mark Watson Makes the World Substantially Better at British Comedy Guide
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