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What The F Is Going On? with Mark Steel

Mark Steel

Booking Overview

A weekly political commentary and comedy interview show focused on UK politics, social issues, and contemporary public life, typically featuring established politicians, journalists, authors, campaign strategists, scientists, comedians, and cultural commentators. Credible pitches include authors with timely political or social-affairs books, investigative journalists, political figures, campaign experts, and public-facing experts with a strong perspective on current affairs; booking difficulty is medium.

Metrics

Episodes: 250

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000

Listener location: United Kingdom

Page updated: Oct 28, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

mikey@carouselstudios.co.uk

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Host

Mark Steel - British comedian, writer, broadcaster, and political commentator known for stand-up, radio and television work, columns, and books on politics and contemporary life.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Established politicians, political journalists, investigative reporters, authors, campaign and communications strategists, scientists, comedians, and cultural commentators with recognized expertise or a substantive public perspective on politics and modern life.
Required Achievements:  
Published books, Political office or senior campaign experience, Established journalism or broadcasting careers, Recognized expertise in politics, science, or public affairs, Professional careers in comedy or cultural commentary

Recent Guest Discussions

Paul Holden - His Book The Fraud, The Internal Struggle For Control Of The Labour Party, Political Factionalism, Media Influence, And Alleged Campaign Tactics.

Russell Warfield - The Green Party's Growth, Anti-capitalist Politics, Political Communications, Media Backlash, Electoral Strategy, And The Party's Future.

Russell Warfield - The Green Party As A Mass Political Movement, Challenging Entrenched Wealth, Electoral Discipline, Green Party Strategy, And UK Political Developments.

Adam Rutherford - Eugenics, Charles Darwin, Francis Galton, Nature Versus Nurture, And The Influence Of Right-wing American Ideas On Hitler.

Recent Topics

Politics, Political Commentary, Uk Politics, Political Satire, Political Campaigns

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
What The F Is Going On? with Mark Steel
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Ep 194 with Isy Suttie pt 2 : My favourite Peep Show Episode ..

October 26, 2026

The conversation continues with Isy Suttie sharing the brutal story of her worst Edinburgh Fringe gig—a 2005 set where an audience member successfully paid her a £20 note passed through the crowd to stop performing. Mark recounts a disastrously misunderstood joke about the Epstein files at a village library, while Isy reflects on her time playing Dobby on Peep Show, from getting her iconic fringe cut to the thrill of throwing a real photocopier down the stairs.  Finally, Isy explains ...

Ep 194 with Isy Suttie Pt 1: My Airbnb asked for my CV !!

October 19, 2026

Comedian and actor Isy Suttie joins Mark Steel to figure out what the f*** is going on, promising to solve the world's problems in a single sentence. The duo explore the pride of local South London history, the nuances of the Matlock accent, and how a Spanish tapas menu mistranslated a pigeon as "dumbfounded sky bacon".  Isy also dives into stories from her book The Actual One, unpacking the bizarre reality of having to submit a CV to stay in a New York Airbnb, her attempt to kiss men...

Classic episode with Zack Polanski

October 12, 2026

Last week we had some technical difficulties in the studio so we apologise for the lack of episodes over these couple of weeks. To help bridge the gap between episodes please enjoy this conversation between Mark and Zack Polanski that was recorded just a few weeks before he was elected leader of the Green Party. It's an excellent interview and we are giving you the full episode all in one so no need to wait for part 2. It is one of our favourites so please enjoy and we will be back wi...

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How do I get in touch with What The F Is Going On? with Mark Steel?

What The F Is Going On? with Mark Steel is hosted by Mark Steel. Its publicly listed email is mikey@carouselstudios.co.uk. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for What The F Is Going On? with Mark Steel?

The publicly listed email for What The F Is Going On? with Mark Steel: mikey@carouselstudios.co.uk.

How many listeners does What The F Is Going On? with Mark Steel have?

Podseeker estimates What The F Is Going On? with Mark Steel reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for What The F Is Going On? with Mark Steel?

What The F Is Going On? with Mark Steel typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Established politicians, political journalists, investigative reporters, authors, campaign and communications strategists, scientists, comedians, and cultural commentators with recognized expertise or a substantive public perspective on politics and modern life. Common among recent guests: Published books; Political office or senior campaign experience; Established journalism or broadcasting careers. Recent guests include Paul Holden, Russell Warfield, and Russell Warfield.

How hard is it to get booked on What The F Is Going On? with Mark Steel?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does What The F Is Going On? with Mark Steel cover?

Recent episodes cover Politics, Political Commentary, Uk Politics, Political Satire, and Political Campaigns. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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Publicly listed emails

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