Let's make this birthday one to remember.

64 years old (Born on July 04, 1960)

Happy Birthday, Mark Steel! May your day be filled with more laughs than a Tory manifesto and fewer awkward pauses than Question Time. From brilliantly dissecting history in "The Mark Steel Lectures" to hilariously skewering politics on radio and TV, you've consistently proven that socialism can indeed have punchlines.

Your razor-sharp wit continues to enlighten audiences everywhere—whether through insightful columns or unforgettable stand-up routines. Here's hoping this year brings you even greater success (and perhaps another chance at making politicians squirm). Keep fighting the good fight; after all these years of comedic brilliance, you're still our favourite revolutionary comedian!