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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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The Mark Thomas Product

Background information on issues raised during the fifth series.
http://www.fnord.demon.co.uk/markt.html

MTCP.co.uk

Details and background on all six series.
http://www.mtcp.co.uk/

Mark Thomas: method and madness of a TV comic

Interview by Amy Otchet
http://www.unesco.org/courier/1999_05/uk/dires/txt1.htm

Socialist Standard: The Mark Thomas Comedy Product

Review of the programme, with details of some of the issues explored by it.
http://www.worldsocialism.org/spgb/apr98/tvrevapr.html

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.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/reviews/story/0,3604,513008,00.html

Channel 4: The Mark Thomas Product

Contains background information on issues covered, plus FAQs and a discussion forum.
http://www.channel4.com/news/microsites/M/mark_thomas/

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.
http://www.ilisu.org.uk/

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."
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/1936918.stm

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."
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/1106142.stm

BBC News: Mark Thomas: Taking comedy seriously

Profile and details of stunts featured in the show.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/1106167.stm

IMDb: The Mark Thomas Comedy Product

Production details and comments from viewers.
http://us.imdb.com/title/tt0161167/
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Off The Telly: Mark Thomas Sucks the Tip of Corporate Television

Review of the show, by Jane Redfern.
http://www.offthetelly.co.uk/comedy/markthomas.htm

Variant: The Mark Thomas Interview

Interview on the Ilisu Dam Campaign. By Kate Geary.
http://www.variant.randomstate.org/14texts/14text.html#L10

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.
http://www.outandoutnutter.co.uk/index.htm

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