Mark Thomas - The Manifesto
- Radio stand-up
- BBC Radio 4
- 2009 - 2013
- 20 episodes (5 series)
Radio show in which comedian-activist Mark Thomas compiles a Manifesto for the People which he goes on to campaign for. Stars Mark Thomas.
- Series 5, Episode 4 repeated Wednesday at 10:30pm on Radio 4 Extra
Mark Thomas - The Manifesto trivia
Following a competition set-up by Mark Thomas, Danny Kushlick, founder and director of Transform Drug Policy Foundation, stood as a candidate in Bristol West campaigning on the People's Manifesto, with Thomas paying for his £500 deposit.
Kushlick was given just 343 votes, winning 0.6% of the vote and losing the deposit. He finished sixth out of seven candidates.