Mark Steel is an English stand-up comedian And radio presenter from South London. He developed an interest in political comedy, and this is reflected in his performances. Steel has a regular slot on The News Quiz on BBC Radio 4. He is also a frequent guest on television and radio shows, such as Mock the Week and Have I Got News For You. Steel has also written several books, the most recent being Reasons to be Cheerful, which was published in 2018. He is known for his wit and intelligence, as well as using comedy to promote political movements. Mark Steel continues to be a popular presence in the comedy industry, present in both live performances and on the radio.