The Mark Steel Lecture

Producer Lucy Armitage. Executive producer Paul Schlesinger (R)

Aristotle. With Martin Hyder and Melanie Hudson. Producer Lucy Armitage. Executive producer Paul Schlesinger (R)

1: Ludwig van Beethoven. Why did the composer's regard for Napoleon, based on their mutual admiration for individuality, go from dedicating works and signing 'Luigi' on his scores to Bonaparte, to tearing them up in a rage? With the help of Martin Hyder and Mel Hudson. Producer Lucy Armitage

The theme music is The Pursuit of Power by Keith Mansfield; see http://www2.playkpmmusic.com for samples.

Mark Steel addresses the nation on the subject of 'the first modern celebrity', English Cricket and Victorian society...

Another chance to hear some of the comedian's lectures on the lives and works of people with passion. This week Mark Steel enters the ring with Muhammad . Producer Lucy Armitage

'In the last in the series of Mark Steel's comedy lectures on people with passions he profiles the life, times and temperament of Napoleon Bonaparte. Producer Lucy Armitage'

Mark Steel on the 'mad, bad and dangerous to know' Romantic poet.

Mark Steel addresses the nation on the subject of 'the first modern celebrity', English Cricket and Victorian society...

Comedian Mark Steel lectures humorously about historical figures who have shaped their era. Episode 4 of 6.

Oliver Cromwell: The soldier statesman kicks off the radical comic's profile of key English historical figures. From September 1999. Episode 1 of 4.

The soldier statesman kicks off the radical comic's profile of English historical figures.

The soldier statesman's profiled, as the comedian looks at the lives of historical figuresStand-up comic and Independent columnist Mark Steel embarks on a series of humorous lectures covering historical figures who shaped their era.

With Melanie Hudson and Martin Hyder.: The soldier statesman kicks off the radical comic's profile of key English historical figures.

The soldier statesman profiled, as the comedian delves into the lives of key English historical figures.

The soldier statesman's profiled, as the comedian delves into the lives of key English historical figures.

The comedian delves into the lives of key Englishmen who changed the course of history. Episode 1 of 4.

The soldier statesman profiled, as the comedian delves into the lives of key English historical figures. From September 1999.

The soldier statesman's profiled, as the comedian delves into the lives of key English historical figures. From September 1999.Stand-up comic and Independent columnist MARK STEEL embarks on a series of humorous lectures covering historical figures who shaped their era.

The soldier statesman's profiled, as the comedian delves into the lives of key English historical figures.Stand-up comic and Independent columnist MARK STEEL embarks on a series of humorous lectures covering historical figures who shaped their era.

With MELANIE HUDSON and MARTIN HYDER.: The soldier statesman kicks off the radical comic's profile of key English historical figures.

Stand-up comic and Independent columnist Mark Steel embarks on a series of humorous lectures covering historical figures who shaped their era. With Melanie Hudson and Martin Hyder. Producer Phil Clarke

Stand-up comic and Independent columnist Mark Steel embarks on a series of humorous lectures covering historical figures who shaped their era.Stand-up comic and Independent columnist Mark Steel embarks on a series of humorous lectures covering historical figures who shaped their era.

Series of humorous lectures covering historical figures who shaped their era.

With Melanie Hudson and Kim Wall. .

Producer: Phil Clarke

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1999.

Mark profiles the 'first modern celebrity' in English cricketing and Victorian society.

Mark Steel addresses the nation on the subject of 'the first modern celebrity', English Cricket and Victorian society.

Stand-up comic and Independent columnist Mark Steel presents a series of humorous lectures covering historical figures who shaped their era. With Melanie Hudson and Kim Wall. Producer Phil Clarke

The radical comedian profiles the 'first modern celebrity' in English Cricketing and Victorian society. From September 1999.

The radical comedian profiles the 'first modern celebrity' in English Cricketing and Victorian society.

From September 1999.

Mark profiles the 'first modern celebrity' in English Cricketing and Victorian society.

The radical comedian profiles the 'first modern celebrity' in English Cricketing and Victorian society. From September 1999.

Mark Steel addresses the nation on the subject of 'the first modern celebrity', English Cricket and Victorian society.

Mark Steel addresses the nation on the subject of W G Grace - 'the first modern celebrity', English cricket and Victorian society.

With Melanie Hudson and Kim Wall.

Mark Steel addresses the nation on the subject of 'the first modern celebrity', English cricket and Victorian society. Episode 2 of 4.

Mark Steel addresses the nation on the subject of 'the first modern celebrity', English Cricket and Victorian society...

Radical comic Mark Steel profiles the 'first modern celebrity' in English cricketing and Victorian society, WG Grace.

Series of humorous lectures covering historical figures who shaped their era.

With Melanie Hudson and Kim Wall. .

Producer: Phil Clarke

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1999.

The radical comedian profiles the fascinating life and character of the legendary silent film star.

From September 1999.

The radical comedian profiles the fascinating life and character of the great silent film star.

Comedian mark steel celebrates charlie chaplin's career, delving into the fascinating life and character of the man.

With melanie hudson and martin hyder.

The radical comedian profiles the fascinating life and character of the legendary silent film star. From September 1999.

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Comedian Mark Steel celebrates Charlie Chaplin's career, delving into the fascinating life and character of the man. Episode 3 of 4.

Radical comic Mark Steel profile the fascinating life and character of the legendary silent film star, Charlie Chaplin.

Series of humorous lectures covering historical figures who shaped their era.

Producer: Phil Clarke

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1999.

The radical comedian profiles the fascinating life and character of the great silent film star. From September 1999.

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Radical comic Mark Steel profiles the fascinating life and character of the legendary silent film star, Charlie Chaplin.

Comic and columnist Mark Steel presents humorous lectures covering historical figures who shaped their era. With Melanie Hudson and Martin Hyder. Producer Phii Clarke

Politically passionate Mark Steel takes a look at the eighteenth century idealist Thomas Paine.

Stand-up comic and columnist Mark Steel from the Watershed in Bristol sheds light on the life of Thomas Paine. With Melanie Hudson and Martin Hyder. Producer Phil Clarke

Politically passionate Mark Steel takes a look at the 18th-century idealist Thomas Paine. Episode 4 of 4.

From September 1999.

The radical comedian profiles the eighteenth century author and idealist.

From 1999.

The comedian profiles the eighteenth century author and radical idealist.

Politically passionate Mark Steel takes a look at the 18th-century idealist Thomas Paine.

Politically passionate Mark Steel takes a look at the eighteenth century idealist Thomas Paine.

Stand-up comic and columnist Mark Steel from the Watershed in Bristol enlightens us on the life of Thomas Paine.

With Melanie Hudson and Martin Hyder.

The radical comedian profiles the 18th century author and radical idealist. From September 1999.

The radical comedian profiles the eighteenth century author and idealist. From 1999.

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Politically passionate Mark Steel takes a look at the 18th-century idealist Thomas Paine. Episode 4 of 4.

The comedian profiles the eighteenth century author and radical idealist. From September 1999.

The radical comedian profiles the 18th-century author and radical idealist. From September 1999.

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The radical comedian offers his assessment of the influential revolutionary thinker and philosopher. From April 2001.

Mark Steel tackles the father of socialism. Not literally - it's a lecture. Episode 6 of 6.

Mark Steel tackles the father of socialism, Karl Marx. Not literally - it's a lecture.

The comic examines the life and times of the 'mad, bad and dangerous to know' Romantic poet. From March 2001.

MARK STEEL on the 'mad, bad and dangerous to know' Romantic poet.

Comedian Mark Steel lectures humorously about historical figures that have shaped their era.

Mark Steel returns with a series of comedy lectures delving into the lives of passionate men and women whose ideas shaped theirgeneration. This week's subject is romantic poet Lord Byron. Producer Lucy Armitage

From March 2001.

The radical comedian profiles the Greek philosopher, who he thinks was hard done by. From March 2001.

Comedian Mark Steel lectures humorously about historical figures that have shaped their era.

Mark Stee ! presents a series of comedy lectures de!ving into the lives of passionate men and women whose ideas shaped their generation. This week's subject isthe Greek ph!!osopherAhstotie. Producer Lucy Armitage

The radical comedian profiles the Italian artist and scholar: genius or hopeless absent-minded buffoon? From March 2001.

The radical comedian profiles the Italian artist and scholar - a genius or a hopeless absent-minded buffoon? From March 2001.

Hopeless absent minded buffoon or ahead of his time? MARK STEEL helps you decide.

Comedian MARK STEEL lectures humorously about historical figures that have shaped their era.

Comedian MARK STEEL embarks on a series of humorous lectures about historical figures who shaped their era.

This week, LEONARDO DA VINCI.

The radical comedian profiles the Italian artist and scholar: genius or hopeless absent-minded buffoon? From March 2001.

A profile of the Italian artist and scholar - genius or hopeless absent-minded buffoon?

hopeless absent minded buffoon or ahead of his time? Mark Steel helps you decide. Episode 3 of 6.

LEONARDO DA VINCI: hopeless absent minded buffoon or ahead of his time? MARK STEEL helps you decide. Episode 3 of 6.

Leonardo Da Vinci: Leonardo Da Vinci: hopeless absent minded buffoon or ahead of his time? MARK STEEL helps you decide. Episode 3 of 6.

Leonardo Da Vinci... hopeless absent minded buffoon or ahead of his time? Mark Steel helps you decide. Episode 3 of 6.

A profile of the Italian artist and scholar.

Was Leonardo da Vinci a genius or a hopeless absent-minded buffoon?

Mark Steel lectures humourously about historical figures that have shaped their era.

Melanie Hudson

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2001.

A series of comedy lectures delving into the lives of passionate men and women whose ideas shaped their generation. This week Mark Steel gives the lowdown on Leonardo da Vinci. Producer Lucy Armitage

Profiling the revolutionary leader who became a left-wing hero, despite chronic asthma.

Comedian Mark Steel lectures humorously about historical figures that have shaped their era.

Comedian Mark Steel presents a series of humorous lectures about historical figures who shaped their era.

This week, Che Guevara.

The radical comedian profiles the revolutionary leader who became a left-wing hero, despite chronic asthma. From April 2001.

Comedian Mark Steel lectures humorously about historical figures who have shaped their era. Episode 4 of 6.

Comedian Mark Steel lectures humorously about historical figures that have shaped their era. Episode 4 of 6.

A series of comedy lectures delving into the lives of passionate men and women whose ideas shaped their generation. This week Mark Steel looks at Che Guevara.

Producer Lucy Armitage

Initially a hater of jazz music, the radical comedian profiles the American singer and songwriter.

Comedian Mark Steel lectures humorously about historical figures that have shaped their era.

Comedian Mark Steel presents a series of humorous lectures about historical figures who shaped their era.

This week, singer Billie Holiday.

Initially a hater of jazz music, the radical comedian profiles the American singer and songwriter. From April 2001.

Comedian Mark Steel lectures humorously about historical figures who have shaped their era. Episode 5 of 6.

A series of comedy lectures delving into the lives of passionate men and women whose ideas shaped their generation. This week Mark Steel looks at Billie Holiday. Producer LucyArmitage

Mark Steel tackles the father of socialism, Karl Marx. Not literally - it's a lecture.

A series of comedy lectures delving into the lives of passionate men and women whose ideas shaped their generation. In this concluding programme Mark Steel looks at Karl Marx. Producer Lucy Armitage

The radical comedian offers his assessment of the influential revolutionary thinker and philosopher. From April 2001.

The radical comedian offers his assessment of the influential revolutionary thinker and philosopher.

Not literally - it's a lecture.

The radical comedian offers his assessment of the influential revolutionary thinker and philosopher. From April 2001.

Mark Steel tackles the father of socialism. Not literally - it's a lecture. Episode 6 of 6.

MARK STEEL tackles the father of socialism, Karl Marx. Not literally - it's a lecture.

The comedian gives his assessment of the influential revolutionary thinker and philosopher

MARK STEEL tackles the father of socialism. Not literally - it's a lecture. Episode 6 of 6.

MARK STEEL tackles the father of socialism, Karl Marx. Not literally - it's a lecture.

From September 2002.

The comedian Mark Steel gives a humorous account of the life of the famous composer.

Comedian Mark Steel returns with a series of humorous lectures about historical figures.

With the help of Martin Hyder and Mel Hudson, he discusses Beethoven.

The radical comedian offers his humorous assessment of the influential German composer. From September 2002.

The comedian Mark Steel gives a humorous account of the life of the famous composer. Episode 1 of 6.

A profile of the influential German composer - Ludwig van Beethoven.

Carla Mendonca

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2002.

'rMark Steel returns with a new six-part series of comedy lectures. Once more he delves into the lives and works of people with passions, whose ideas and enthusiasm shaped their generation. His first subject is composer Ludwig van Beethoven. With the help of Martin Hyder and Mel Hudson. Producer Lucy Armitage'

From September 2002.

He discusses Hannibal, the Carthaginian warrior who trekked across the Alps with 37 elephants.

The radical comedian offers his humorous assessment of the talented military commander. From September 2002.

Mark Steel looks at the life of Hannibal and how he got those elephants over the alps.

Mark Steel looks at the life of Hannibal and how he got those elephants over the alps. Episode 2 of 6.

A profile of the Carthaginian army general and statesman who took on the Roman Empire.

Mel Hudson

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2002.

Mark Steel delivers another comedy lecture about the lives and works of the iconic figures of history.

Today's subject is Carthaginian elephantman and scourge of the Romans, Hannibal. With the help of Martin Hyder and Mel Hudson. Producer Lucy Armitage

From September 2002.

The comedian offers his assessment of one of the world's most influential scientists.

Mark marvels at the life and times of the Cambridge scholar who was probably the most brilliant and influential scientist ever.

He discusses the life of Isaac Newton.

The radical comedian offers his humorous assessment of one of the world's most influential scientists. From October 2002.

Mark marvels at the life and times of the Cambridge scholar who was probably the most brilliant and influential scientist ever. Episode 3 of 6.

Synopsis

The radical comedian offers his humorous assessment of one of the world's most influential scientists. From September 2002.

A profile of the of one of the world's most influential scientists, Isaac Newton.

Mel Hudson

Synopsis

'Mark Steel with another comedy lecture about the life and work of an iconic figure of history. Today's subject is Sir Isaac Newton , without whom Steel might not have been able to define the gravity with which he delivers his lectures. With the help of Martin Hyderand Mel Hudson. Producer Lucy Armitage'

From October 2002.

A humorous assessment of the life and career of the creator of Frankenstein.

Mark Steel sheds light on the life and career of Frankenstein creator Mary Shelley.

In the process he explodes a few myths.

Mark Steel illuminates the life and career of Frankenstein creator Mary Shelley.

Comedian Mark Steel returns with a series of humorous lectures about historical figures.

He discusses the life of Mary Shelley, creator of Frankenstein.

The radical comedian offers his humorous assessment of the life and career of the creator of Frankenstein. From October 2002.

MARK STEEL sheds light on the life and career of Frankenstein creator MARY SHELLEY. In the process he explodes a few myths.

MARK STEEL sheds light on the life and career of Frankenstein creator MARY SHELLEY. In the process he explodes a few myths. Episode 4 of 6.

Mark Steel illuminates the life and career of Frankenstein creator Mary Shelley. Episode 4 of 6.

A profile of the daughter of a radical who married a poet and created one of literature's most famous characters.

Debbie Isitt

'Mark Steel delivers another comedy lecture about the life and work of an iconic figure of history. This week he delves into the life the creator of a monster: Mary Shelley , author Of Frankenstein. Producer Lucy Armrtage'

A humorous assessment of the life and career of the world heavyweight boxer.

Mark Steel traces the life and fights of the so-called Louisville Lip, including the legendary 'Rumble in the Jungle'.

This edition focuses on Muhammad Ali

Mark Steel traces the life and fights of the so-called Louisville Lip, including the legendary 'Rumble in the Jungle'. Episode 5 of 6.

Mark Steel traces the life and fights of Muhammad Ali. Episode 5 of 6.

A profile of Cassius Clay - who was a good showman - and when his fights appeared on local TV, he began his trademark rhyming.

He went on to be recruited to the Nation of Islam at a time of the civil rights movement.

Mel Hudson

'Mark Steel delivers another comedy lecture about the life and work of an icon of history. This week he floats like a butterfly around, and hones his bee-sting wit on, the larger-than-life figure of Muhammad Ali. Producer Lucy Armitage'

A profile of the short Corsican, married to Josephine and who goes on to declare himself emperor.

Debbie Isett

Mark Steel with his last comedy lecture of the series about the life and work of an icon of history. This week he gets a complex about Napoleon Bonaparte. Producer Lucy Armitage

Comedian Mark Steel reveals the true life and times of another historical great. This week Napoleon: not as short as we thought?

Comedian Mark Steel reveals the true life and times of another historical great. Napoleon: not as short as we thought? Episode 6 of 6.

The radical comedian offers his humorous assessment of the life and career of the battling French emperor.

From October 2002.

Comedian Mark Steel reveals the true life and times of another historical great. Napoleon: not as short as we thought?

The radical comedian offers his humorous assessment of the life and career of the battling French emperor. From October 2002.

Humorous assessment of the life and career of the battling French emperor. From 2002.

Comedian Mark Steel reveals the true life and times of another historical great. This week Napoleon: not as short as we thought?

Comedian Mark Steel reveals the true life and times of another historical great. Napoleon: not as short as we thought? Episode 6 of 6.

Napoleon Bonaparte: Comedian MARK STEEL reveals the true life and times of another historical great. This week Napoleon: not as short as we thought?

A profile of the short Corsican, married to Josephine and who goes on to declare himself emperor.

Debbie Isett