The Mark Steel Lectures

The Mark Steel Lectures (2003-2006)

EndedDocumentary showComedy

Stand-up comedian Mark Steel gives satirical and educational lectures on some of history's greatest thinkers.

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Scheduleevery Thursday at 23:00 (30 min)

Last Episode

Ernesto 'Che' Guevara
Season 3Episode 630 min

Ernesto 'Che' Guevara

Walk down any high street in this country and chances are at some point you’ll see somebody wearing a Che Guevara t shirt. Most of whom have absolutely no idea who he was and what he stood for. Still, it’s a nice image, and he was handsome… Che Guevara was born in Argentina in 1928; initially he trained to be a doctor but became politically conscious and abandoned his vocation in order to travel across South America on the back of a motorbike. It was in Mexico in 1955 that Che met a young Fidel Castro who with his brother Raul had been exiled from his Cuban homeland and was preparing for an uprising there by training a crack squad of rebels in the Mexican countryside. This was Che’s calling. It’s what he’d been waiting his whole life for. It was his destiny. In this latest edition of his BAFTA nominated series of lectures, writer and broadcaster Mark Steel travels to South America and turns his attentions to the life and revolutionary times of Ernesto ‘Che’ Guevara, a man who started out on a motorcycle holiday, only to end up being made Foreign Minister of Cuba. Which of course is nice work if you can get it.
mars 30, 2006

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S03E06Ernesto 'Che' Guevaramars 30, 2006
S03E05Harriet Tubmanmars 23, 2006
S03E04Geoffrey Chaucermars 16, 2006
S03E03Rene Descartesmars 9, 2006
S03E02Charlie Chaplinmars 2, 2006
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'The Mark Steel Lectures' premiere?

'The Mark Steel Lectures' premiered on September 8, 2003.

Who is the host of 'The Mark Steel Lectures'?

Mark Steel is the host of 'The Mark Steel Lectures'.

What is the genre of 'The Mark Steel Lectures'?

'The Mark Steel Lectures' falls under the genre of documentary and comedy.

How many episodes were there in the first season of 'The Mark Steel Lectures'?

The first season of 'The Mark Steel Lectures' comprised of six episodes.

What is the concept behind 'The Mark Steel Lectures'?

In 'The Mark Steel Lectures', Mark Steel explores the lives and works of famous historical figures through a comedic lens.

Which historical figures were featured in 'The Mark Steel Lectures'?

Some of the historical figures featured in 'The Mark Steel Lectures' include Leonardo da Vinci, Karl Marx, George Orwell, and Sigmund Freud.

Did 'The Mark Steel Lectures' receive critical acclaim?

Yes, 'The Mark Steel Lectures' was well-received by both critics and audiences.

Who were some of the guest speakers on 'The Mark Steel Lectures'?

Notable guest speakers on 'The Mark Steel Lectures' included comedians and historians such as Richard Ingrams, Jan Ravens, and Simon Munnery.

What is unique about the presentation of 'The Mark Steel Lectures'?

'The Mark Steel Lectures' combines informative content with humor, creating an engaging and entertaining viewing experience.

How did Mark Steel approach each lecture in 'The Mark Steel Lectures'?

Mark Steel approached each lecture in 'The Mark Steel Lectures' with a mixture of in-depth research and satirical commentary.

Did 'The Mark Steel Lectures' delve into controversial topics?

Yes, 'The Mark Steel Lectures' tackled various controversial topics, offering a unique and thought-provoking perspective.

Cast

Mark Steel

Mark Steel

plays Himself (Presenter)
Martin Hyder

Martin Hyder

plays Albert Einstein
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Characters

Himself (Presenter)

Himself (Presenter)

played by Mark Steel
Albert Einstein

Albert Einstein

played by Martin Hyder
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