The Mark Steel Lectures Series 2, Episode 3 - Mary Shelley - British Comedy Guide (original) (raw)
A wry look at the life of the author of Frankenstein and teenage goth Mary Shelley.
Further details
Like Dr Frankenstein himself, Mark Steel has taken the cold-cuts of the traditional TV lecture and brought it back to life with passion and electricity. Taking as its subjects both the book for which Mary Shelley is famous and the tragedy-filled life of the woman herself, the programme moves from England to Geneva and back in search of the spark that created the monster.
Almost as if genetically programmed by the pioneering mother she never knew, and on whose grave she consummated her love for the poet Percy Shelley, Mary Shelley created an indestructible legend more relevant today than ever - as Mark Steel discovers with his customary wit and passion. Kenneth Branagh does not feature in this programme.
Broadcast details
Date
Friday 19th November 2004
Time
11pm
Channel
Length
30 minutes
Cast & crew
Cast
| Mark Steel | Host / Presenter |
|---|---|
| Martin Hyder | Ensemble Actor |
Guest cast
| Emma Kennedy | Ensemble Actor |
|---|
Writing team
| Mark Steel | Writer |
|---|---|
| Pete Sinclair | Writer (Additional Material) |
| James Serafinowicz (as James Sezchuan) | Writer (Additional Material) |
Production team
| Michael Cumming | Director |
|---|---|
| Jon Rolph | Producer |
| Emma De'Ath | Executive Producer |
| Graham Smith | Executive Producer |
| Jon Plowman | Executive Producer |
| Jon Blow | Editor |
| Adrian Conway | Editor |
| Geoff Slack | Costume Designer |
| Sarah Burrows | Make-up Designer |