News: Ben Elton Defends Mainstream Sitcoms In TV Lecture
In a wide-ranging talk, given at the BBC as the inaugural Ronnie Barker Comedy Lecture, comedian Ben Elton has spoken out in defence of mainstream studio sitcoms such as Mrs Brown’s Boys and talked...
View ArticleNews: Major Tour for Ben Elton
Ben Elton is to return to stand-up with his first major tour in over a decade.Elton promises to try and make sense of a world which appears to have gone stark raving mad in the new show.The veteran...
View ArticleVideo: Stewart Lee On Ben Elton
Here's an old clip of Stewart Lee talking about Ben Elton, who has just announced his first live stand-up tour for a long time. Very harsh but very funny.Watch Stewart Lee on Ben Elton below.Tags: ben...
View ArticleNews: Ben Elton v Stewart Lee
Comedian Ben Elton has given an intriguing interview to the Guardian in which he talks about his early days in stand-up, his decision to embark on a new tour at the age of sixty and the problem with...
View ArticleNews: Ben Elton to Front Scope Charity Night
Comedy legend, playwright and author Ben Elton is to host a special evening of stand up comedy for disability equality charity Scope. Ben Elton's Comedy Night for Scope is at The Shepherd’s Bush Empire...
View ArticleInterview: Ben Elton On The Stage Version Of Upstart Crow, Not Being...
Earlier this year I interviewed Ben Elton for the Evening Standard. You can read that interview here.Tags: ben elton
View ArticleClassic Interview: Ben Elton
You could say Ben Elton was one of the lucky ones in terms of Covid cancellations. At least the stage version of Upstart Crow, starring David Mitchell as the bard, opened in the West End, even if it...
View ArticleWest End Run For Ben Elton
Ben Elton is back. 15 years in the making and two years late (thanks to Covid), the multi-award winning comedy writer and undisputed Godfather of modern stand-up Ben Elton, finally brings his...
View ArticleHarry Enfield, Jo Brand, Julian Clary And More Join Ben Elton for Revived...
Some of the biggest names in comedy are confirmed to be taking part in Channel 4’s special edition of Friday Night Live later this month.Tags: ben elton
View ArticleBen Elton Live Show To Be Released Online
More than 30 years ago, Ben Elton exploded into the national consciousness hosting Channel 4’s groundbreaking Saturday Live. Now, after a 15+ year absence, Elton returns with the online release of his...
View ArticleGet Free Tickets For Friday Night Live Revival Here
Some of the biggest names in comedy are confirmed to be taking part in Channel 4’s special edition of Friday Night Live later this month.Tags: ben elton
View ArticleFonejacker Joins Friday Night Live Revival
Friday 21st October 2022 sees the return of Friday Night Live, kicking off Channel 4's Truth and Dare season to mark its 40th anniversary.Tags: ben elton
View ArticleBen Elton to Make Acting Stage Debut In We Will Rock You
Legendary comedian, writer and director Ben Elton will make his stage acting debut this summer as ‘The Rebel Leader’ in the smash-hit sensation ‘We Will Rock You’ at the London Coliseum. The rock...
View ArticleWho Is On Sunday Brunch?
This week's guests on Sunday Brunch include veteran stand-up Ben Elton, blind comedian Chris McCausland, Mark Benton, legendary Clash bassist Paul Simenon, Dani Dyer and Jonathan Scott.Tags: ben elton
View ArticleNew Tour For Ben Elton
Following the huge success of Ben Elton’s critically acclaimed sold-out UK tour in 2019, which marked his return to stand up after a 15 year hiatus, the undisputed godfather of modern stand-up is going...
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