Mark Watson Makes the World Substantially Better

Mark Watson Makes the World Substantially Better
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Language(s)English
Home stationBBC Radio 4
Hosted byMark Watson
StarringMark Watson, Tim Key, Tom Basden, Tim Minchin
No. of series2
No. of episodes12

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.

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.