Mark Thomas Comedy Product, The Comedy Programmes Television Arts and Entertainment United Kingdom
Mark Thomas Comedy Product, The Comedy Programmes Television Arts and Entertainment United Kingdom
Channel 4 series combining stand-up with stunts and campaigns designed to highlight issues of politics, human rights and globalisation. Known simply as the "Mark Thomas Product" after 2000, when activism began to assume a more central role in the programme. Written and created by Mark Thomas. First aired on Channel 4 in February 1996.
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Ilisu Dam Campaign - Aims to stop British involvement in the building of a dam in Turkey. Established by a group that includes Mark Thomas. With news items and links.
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Conditionally Exempt Works of Art Appreciation Party - Details of how to view privately held collections under the terms of the Register of Conditionally Exempt works of Art, with photographs from live shows and stunts organised by the comedian.
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Variant: The Mark Thomas Interview - Interview on the Ilisu Dam Campaign. By Kate Geary.
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Mark Thomas Info - News items, tour dates, articles, photographs, audio clips, and links.
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IMDb: The Mark Thomas Comedy Product - Production details and comments from viewers.
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The Guradian: Mark Thomas on the rampage - Review of a show on the Ilisu dam project in south-east Turkey and the plight of the Kurds.
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Channel 4: The Mark Thomas Product - Contains background information on issues covered, plus FAQs and a discussion forum.
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Mark Thomas: method and madness of a TV comic - Interview by Amy Otchet
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BBC News: Comic blasts 'rotten' public bodies - "TV comedian Mark Thomas issued a withering attack on public bodies, describing them as 'rotten to the core' when it comes to members registering their outside interests."
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Socialist Standard: The Mark Thomas Comedy Product - Review of the programme, with details of some of the issues explored by it.
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BBC News: Mark Thomas: Taking comedy seriously - Profile and details of stunts featured in the show.
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BBC News: DTI denies smear campaign claims - "The Department for Trade and Industry has denied claims that a government minister attempted to smear Mark Thomas."
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Off The Telly: Mark Thomas Sucks the Tip of Corporate Television - Review of the show, by Jane Redfern.
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