Mark Watson Makes the World Substantially Better

Radio show

Mark Watson Makes the World Substantially Better
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.