Ben Elton
- 65 years old
- English
- Writer and stand-up comedian
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Upstart Crow to become a stage show
David Mitchell will star in a stage version of the BBC sitcom Upstart Crow. The show will run in the West End between February and April 2020.
British Comedy Guide, 25th September 2019Ben Elton on 'shame' of PM using 'girly swot' jibe
The TV writer reveals he is planning to lay into the Prime Minister when he is back in Scotland during his stand-up comeback.
Brian McIver, Daily Record, 15th September 2019Ben Elton speaks his mind on Boris, Corbyn and Trump
As the Blackadder writer makes his return to stand-up comedy after a 15-year break, he tells of his struggle to satirise today's world leaders - and his deep interest in Jewish history.
Lee Harpin, The Jewish Chronicle, 12th September 2019Ben Elton: I hate Boris Johnson with a visceral passion
Ben Elton starts his first stand-up tour for nearly 15 years with shows in Dublin and Belfast later this month. David Roy quizzed the alternative comedy pioneer and award-winning writer of TV hits Upstart Crow, Blackadder and The Young Ones about his return to the stage.
David Roy, The Irish News, 6th September 2019Ben Elton rules out Blackadder return
Ben Elton has said that Blackadder will not return. Speaking in a new interview, the co-writer said "There is never going to be another - I can tell you that now."
British Comedy Guide, 6th September 2019Ben Elton interview
Ben Elton is constantly being asked by the BBC to write a new series of Blackadder, knowing a return would spark a ratings boom. But speaking exclusively to The Sun, he says it will NEVER happen - despite what Tony Robinson, who plays hapless Baldrick, might think.
Stuart Pink, The Sun, 5th September 2019Blackadder stars meet to discuss Series 5
The stars of Blackadder have reportedly agreed to reunite, after having met up in London to discuss the idea of bringing back the hit sitcom.
British Comedy Guide, 30th June 2019Ben Elton interview
The comedy writer discusses staying on the right side of empathy, what the Greeks got wrong about comedy and his return to stand-up.
Nick Duerden, i Newspaper, 12th April 2019Interview: Ben Elton at 60
Comedy's former "angry young man" heads back on the road with Leeds tour date.
Hannah Stephenson, The Yorkshire Post, 11th April 2019Ben Elton on political correctness in comedy
"I don't actually believe real political correctness is anything other than good manners."
Neil Mitchell, 3AW (Australia), 10th April 2019