Mark Thomas: The Manifesto

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Comedian and activist Mark Thomas creates a People's Manifesto

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

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The comedian and activist pieces together working policies with the aid of you, the people

The renowned comedian and activist attempts to piece together working policies with the aid of you, the people. From June 2009.

Comedian and political activist Mark Thomas believes that, as a nation, we are drifting economically, politically and socially. 

Where - he asks - are the great ideas, theories and visions that will help this country in its hour of need? 

Mark wants to create a "People's Manifesto", so he takes suggestions from his studio audience and gets them to vote for the best. 

The winner of each show will be enforceable by law, SO pay attention!

Producer: Ed Morrish

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2009.

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