Mark Watson Makes the World Substantially Better
| Country of origin | United Kingdom | 
|---|---|
| Language | 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
[edit]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
[edit]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