Ben Elton
- 65 years old
- English
- Writer and stand-up comedian
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Friday Night Live review
Ben Elton proves he's still got it in this punchy revival.
Carol Midgley, The Times, 22nd October 2022Ben Elton interview
"My stuff was so unfashionable as to be morally wrong."
Sarfraz Manzoor, Radio Times, 21st October 2022Ben Elton live show to be released online
Following the huge success of Ben Elton's sold out UK and international 2019-2021 (interrupted by a certain international health crisis) tour, Altitude are pleased to announce the digital release of Ben Elton Live on Monday 24 October.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 13th October 2022Ben Elton: Modern wokery is like Communist China
Alternative comedy great Ben Elton says modern wokery is like Communist China under dictator Chairman Mao.
The creator of outrageous 80s comedy The Young Ones - who also wrote three series of Blackadder - says he does not like being told what to think by millennials.
Rod McPhee, The Sun, 11th October 2022Blackadder writer says there's no "appetite" to bring it back
Ben Elton would like to reunite with Richard Curtis - but not for another series of the hit '80s comedy.
Patrick Cremona, Radio Times, 10th October 2022Friday Night Live revival line-up revealed
Harry Enfield, Jo Brand and Julian Clary will be amongst those joining Ben Elton on stage for Channel 4's one-off revival of Friday Night Live.
British Comedy Guide, 5th October 2022Friday Night Live to return to Channel 4
Ben Elton is to host a revival of Friday Night Live, the alternative comedy show that aired on Channel 4 in the 1980s. One-off special The Return Of Friday Night Live will "unite the hottest new wave stand-ups and character comedians alongside some original show legends".
British Comedy Guide, 22nd August 2022The Upstart Crow stage show to return
David Mitchell and Gemma Whelan will return to The Upstart Crow, the stage show spin-off from Ben Elton's TV sitcom.
British Comedy Guide, 16th May 2022Ben Elton to record TV special
Ben Elton is set to record a new TV special. Whilst most details are currently under wraps, it has been confirmed the stand-up will "return to the London stage to explore the modern age."
British Comedy Guide, 14th March 2022Top comedy gigs 2021
Bruce Dessau's favourite gigs of the year, including Simon Amstell, Bridget Christie and Mo Gilligan.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 30th December 2021