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Mark Steel

b. 1961

Born in Kent, Mark Steel, 64, began his radio career in 1992 with the satirical show The Mark Steel Solution. From 1999 to 2002, he presented The Mark Steel Lectures on Radio 4, which was nominated for a Bafta when it transferred to television. He has made 13 series of Mark Steel’s in Town for Radio 4, and his podcast is What the F*** Is Going On?. On 12 February, he begins a tour of The Leopard in My House and publishes an accompanying book. He lives in London and has two children. His partner is the comedian Shaparak Khorsandi.

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Question Which trait do you most dislike in yourself? Identity & self read 89 other answers →

I’m so tempted to answer serial killer.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 February 2025 source ↗

Question How would you describe yourself in three words? Identity & self read 109 other answers →

Should talk less.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 February 2025 source ↗

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