Mark Watson on Rove

Australian chat show appearance October 2008

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A former Cambridge Footlighter, Mark Watson first made an impact on the comedy circuit in 2002 when he won the Daily Telegraph Open Mic competition andwas a runner-up in So You Think You're Funny?

He has become known for his Edinburgh shows (2005's 50 Years Before Death And The Awful Prospect Of Enternity was nominated for the Perrier) and his gruelling shows that last more than 24 hours. Perrier's successor, the if.comeddies, awarded the panel award for best capturing the spirit of the fringe, in 2007.

Watson won the Chortle award winner for innovation in 2005, when he was also nominated for best breakthrough act, and was nominated for best compere in 2007.

He is also a novelist, with his debut Bullet Points, published in 2003; has written for TV and in 2007 landed his first radio series, Mark Watson Makes The World Substantially Better.

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Of course his real voice is good enough for comedic purposes and Welsh or not, he's one of the best comics in the country. I think Noel James is jealous and rightly so, Mark Watson is a star.

Anon, July 2008

Mark puts more energy in to his performance than any other comedian I've seen. His sense of fun is infectious. Highly recommended.

Cream Egg, January 2008

To his credit he doesn't talk in stereotypical ways about Wales. Nevertheless I still can't get over the fact that he never admits that he's not from Wales and does not have a Cymric accent in real life. It wouldn't bother me if it was a character act, but I don't think he is one...it's as if he's using the Welsh voice as he doesn't think his real one would be good enough for comedic purposes. Fine, but just come clean about it. For God's sake I've seen reviewers describe him as the 'best Welsh comedian'!?

noel james, January 2008

Pro's: I saw Marky boy a while ago.. and I though he was absolutely brilliant. Very very funny, made funnier by his accent and expression. 10/10 Cons: I have to wait three months to see him again in London. You must see him!

Matthew Armstrong, August 2007

Saw him for the second time last night. Hilarious. Laughed so hard and loud. again he did the "i don't believe in encores..." but a guy next to me whistled incredibly loud and yelled "encore" for 5 minutes straight and rendered me deaf – but it worked and he was back. Brilliant, I'll definitely be at the next gig and i wouldn't say "no" to attending a 24/34 hour show. my fave comedian at the mo.

moomin, July 2007

Wonderful radio - unmissable and very clever.

Rod Nelson, March 2007

Saw him at the Comedy Store this weekend. He was the best act that night by a margin. The only downer was I'd heard most of the act on Radio 4 a week before but it was still funny, which says something about his abilities. He's kind of a mix of Kevin Turvey and Shadwell but with a very manic performing style.Would definately recommend seeing him

Neil, February 2007

Mark Watson is indeed a rising star Certainly one of the best you'll see. Trouble is on two occasions (Hemel Hempstead and tonight's show at the Tattershall Castle) he hasn't turned up

Stan Brewster, February 2007

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