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Mark Watson Makes The World Substantially Better. Image shows from L to R: Poet (Tim Key), Mark Watson. Image credit: British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).

Mark Watson Makes The World Substantially Better
Mark Watson Makes The World Substantially Better. Image of Mark Watson. Image credit: British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).

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Mark Watson Makes The World Substantially Better

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)

Genre:
Stand Up
Broadcast:
2007 - 2008  (BBC Radio 4)
Episodes:
12 (2 series)
Starring:
Mark Watson, Tim Minchin, Tom Basden, Tim Key
Production:
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Radio series in which Mark Watson performs stand-up material on a given theme, supported by his 'sometimes unwilling' assistants - poet Tim Key and musician Tom Basden (Tim Minchin in series one). As well as stand-up, the programme includes sketches, songs and life-changing advice, which may turn out to be not-such-good advice.

Series one saw Mark tackle The Seven Deadly Sins. The new series sees him aiming even higher - he will now promote virtue throughout the world in an attempt to make it substantially better. Mark teaches courage, patience, generosity, honesty, diligence and humility.

Our Review: Clever, well-observed, intelligent stand-up. Some find the accompanying poems and musical interludes annoying distractions from the gags, however others think they're what make the show the unique listen it is.