Mark Nelson: Generational Labels, Ghostwatch and the Ethics of Parenthood

Mark Nelson has thoughts on social media, parenting ethics, Ghostwatch, reboots that expect too much of audiences, and politics — and delivers all of them with the straight-talking honesty that makes him one of the sharpest voices on the circuit.Mark Nelson is a Scottish comedian known for his dark, biting humour and sharp observations, and co-host of the Absolute Cuts podcast with Ryan Cullen.How social media has lowered the barriers for new comedians finding an audience — and whether that's entirely a good thingHow becoming a parent shifts your ethical perspective in ways you genuinely don't see comingThe impact of the BBC's legendary 1992 broadcast of Ghostwatch — and why it still matters as a piece of television historyThe problem with reboots that expect audiences to remember storylines from shows that disappeared years agoConnect with Mark here:InstagramFacebookOriginally released under the podcast's former name: Television Times.Find us on social media — links on the About page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.