The Mark Steel Solution
- Radio stand-up
- BBC Radio 4 / BBC Radio 5
- 1992 - 1996
- 18 episodes (4 series)
Mark Steel proposes a series of wildly absurd solutions to a societal and cultural problems, attempting to convince the audience of their validity. Also features Pete Sinclair, Maria McErlane and Kim Wall.
The Mark Steel Solution
Mark Steel uses his unique logic to propose subversive solutions to society's problems.
What if the Royal Family was chosen by weekly lottery?
Why should giving to charity be illegal?
Could government economic policy be decided by sport?
Award-winning writer and comedian Mark Steel aims to put the world to rights in these 15 episodes, as he comes up with radical proposals to improve our lives and sort out our social ills.
From the economy to transport, housing, crime and our current age of pessimism, Mark's got a brilliant idea that's sure to fix the problem. Each show sees him using witty, persuasive arguments and short, sharp sketches to present his case, as he contends that having a job should be illegal, everyone should have to be gay for two years, and nobody should have to go to school until they're 36.
Whatever the issue, Mark's got the answer - whether it's dealing with immigration by deporting everyone born in England, or healing religious divisions by making everyone change their faith every Monday. Lend him your ears and he'll convince you of anything, as he sets about proving that the ridiculous is really very sensible indeed - and that changing the world is easy, if you're willing to listen to his advice...
First released: Thursday 22nd February 2024
- Distributor: BBC Digital Audio
- Minutes: 420
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