Audiobooks by Mark Thomas

The People’s Manifesto: The complete BBC Radio 4 comedy series

Free-thinking funnyman Mark Thomas creates a People's Manifesto, aided by his live studio audience 'Funny, knowing and tongue-in-cheek... sardonic, furious-paced wit' The Guardian Comedian, activist and 'libertarian anarchist' Mark Thomas believes that, as a nation, we are drifting - economically, politically and socially. Where, he asks, are the big ideas, theories and visions that will help our country in its hour of need? Tired of the status quo, he sets out to change the world by compiling a People's Manifesto, gathering policy suggestions from his studio audience and getting them to vote for the best. Their blue-sky proposals range from the serious (limit and regulate payday loan companies; force all politicians to use public transport, the NHS, and send their kids to state schools) to the hilarious (mandating that all restaurants should only serve starters; colour-coding society so you can see at a glance who's single and looking). Other ideas up for the vote include legalising recreational drugs for senior citizens ('Deals on Wheels'); introducing a maximum wage; and reinstating 'Saint Monday' - the ancient tradition of taking Mondays off. Also on the agenda are crushing the cars of anyone illegally parked in a disabled space; declaring any war that lasts more than five years a draw; having a 'none of the above' option on voting cards; and enforcing rustle-free zones in cinemas (policed by 'cinema ninjas'.) Inspired, Mark decides to pursue one of his favourite propositions - that he should invade Jersey - and heads to Glasgow to consider a kick-starter to buy Scotland out of the Union... But which of the Great British Public's policies will make the final cut? Listen and find out... Also included is a bonus accompanying PDF of the full People's Manifesto, as voted for by the audience of Mark Thomas: The Manifesto. Production credits Presented by Mark Thomas Produced by Ed Morrish (Series 1 and 2) and Colin Anderson (Series 3-5) Researcher: Susan McNicholas (Series 5) First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 25 June-2 July 2009 (Series 1), 4 February-25 February 2010 (Series 2), 6 January-27 January 2011 (Series 3), 8 February-29 February 2012 (Series 4), 4 April-9 May 2013 (Series 5) © 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd.

Mark Thomas (Author), Mark Thomas, Various (Narrator)

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How To Start Eating Mindfully To Cure Your Eating Disorder

Do you want to eat mindfully but don’t know where to start? Do you struggle with poor eating habits that you want to break free from? Then, keep reading... People all over the world have changed their lives through changing their eating habits… it all starts with understanding mindful eating, and how to implement it in a way that feels effortless and enjoyable. The trouble with most diet changes is that they are either complicated, hard to sustain or leave you feeling hungry at the end of each day. With these 5 simple food fix techniques you’ll learn: The different types of eating disorders What is potentially causing your eating disorder How to get over your eating disorder with mindful eating habits How to sustain mindful eating for life and much more… Maybe you've 'tried' diet hacks, recipe books, Youtube videos, or Google searches in the past to help with your eating and you're still stuck in the same place? Or you come from a long history of having a negative relationship with food? So you begin to wonder, 'could this work for me?' This is a common problem for many people who have struggled with poor eating habits without clear direction. Right now, there are people who have completely turned their eating habits around through practicing mindful eating. Don't miss out. Start your mindful eating journey today! Buy now and start listening today.

Mark Thomas (Author), Matthew Longmire (Narrator)

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50 Things About Us: What We Really Need to Know About Britain

50 THINGS ABOUT US is a fast and furiously funny journey through our national memory. It's about money, history, songs, gongs, wigs, unicorns, guns, bungs, sods of soil and rich fuckers. 'Patriotism is often the point where history and advertising intersect, and it was that brand of nationalism that Rees-Mogg and Johnson attempted to sell. It is a brand that can only hark backwards; a nostalgic nationalism built on half histories and wishes … The kind of patriotism where the poetry of John Betjeman sits alongside blaming migrants for TB.'But that is not our story. In fact, it is far from the narrative so many of us are a part of.' From self-deceptions on size, stature and space (clue: there's more than enough for everyone if we lose the golf courses) to the living links between empire, slavery, money and power, this is Mark Thomas' quest to remind us of the true and shared greatness of modern Britain. Structured as a list of fifty crucial 'Things', and fresh from a lock-down spent interviewing hundreds of NHS workers for the Wellcome Collection permanent archive, this is Mark Thomas at his provocative, passionate best.

Mark Thomas (Author), Mark Thomas (Narrator)

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Mark Thomas The Manifesto Series 1 (BBC Radio 4)

The first series of the BBC Radio 4 comedy, 'Mark Thomas: The Manifesto', recorded with participation from a studio audience. This series was originally broadcast on 25 June and 2 July 2009. Comedian and activist Mark Thomas creates a People's Manifesto, taking suggestions from his studio audience and then getting them to vote for the best. Some of the proposals up for the vote are: holding a public referendum before going to war next time; reforming the role of Whips in The House of Commons and Lords; creating a pedestrian proficiency test; and introducing a one year cooling-off period for marriage proposals.

Mark Thomas (Author), Mark Thomas (Narrator)

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