Ben Elton

Comedy legend defends Mrs Brown's Boys and says it's 'insane' show gets such a grilling

Comedian Ben Elton has defended divisive BBC sitcom Mrs. Brown's Boys.

He insisted harsh reviews from critics were hugely unfair.

Ben Elton: "I fancied Olivia Newton-John. It's all right to say that about a third cousin, right?"

The stand-up talks about tensions behind the scenes of Blackadder, his Wiggles movie that never happened and his opinions on hecklers.

Blackadder could return as a stage version

Ben Elton said: "Rowan keeps threatening to do a tour. But it's difficult to get him to do anything. He tinkers around with his cars."

Ben Elton review

The day after the United States voted convicted felon Donald Trump back in for a second term of office, the inventor of political correctness, Ben Elton, brought his Authentic Stupidity show to the Royal and Derngate, Northampton. What a time to be alive!

Ben Elton review

At his best, Elton builds an all-encompassing philosophy of the world, while acknowledging his viewpoint as being a flawed one, however much the vigour of his delivery exudes certainty. And there's plenty of food for thought in this concentrated, tightly written show, whatever place you hold on the generational spectrum.

Ben Elton review

The indefatigable comic eschews the cliches of most middle-aged standups and skewers modern life with fairness and charm.

Ben Elton: a comedy great gives modern life a grilling

Telling it like it is, the comic looks set to remake himself as the darling of Middle England.

Ben Elton review - a genius, and a grumpy old git

Performing at Symphony Hall, Birmingham, the trim, still motormouthed 65-year-old's view of the silliness of modern society is panoramic and microscopic.

"His was a life unfinished" - Ben Elton on Rik Mayall

Rik Mayall's friend and fellow comedian Ben Elton has welcomed plans to launch a comedy festival in honour of his late friend.