When Ben Elton told his publisher that he was considering committing his life story to print, he was told: “The first thing you’re going to need to address is why so many people hate you.” It’s a ...

Ben Elton has insisted he is nothing like the brash, loudmouth stand-up comedian that made him famous in the 1980s. The writer and comedian got his television break appearing on Saturday Live and ...

Ben Elton has insisted he is nothing like the brash, loudmouth stand-up comedian that made him famous in the 1980s. The writer and comedian got his television break appearing on Channel 4's Saturday ...

Ben Elton has insisted he is nothing like the brash, loudmouth stand-up comedian that made him famous in the 1980s. The writer and comedian got his television break appearing on Saturday Live and ...

Ben Elton has a routine about public health warnings that claim even moderate drinking can cost two years of your life. “Oh, how terrible, two whole years,” riffs the iconic comedy writer. “They don’t ...

The writer and comedian got his television break appearing in the 1980s when his left-wing act – accompanied by his shiny suit – brought headlines Ben Elton has insisted he is nothing like the brash, ...

The writer and comedian chooses his favourite biographies and memoirs. His new book, “What Have I Done? My Autobiography” is out now; he’ll be speaking at Edinburgh’s Assembly Rooms on 13 October. A ...

Ben Elton said his late friend Rik Mayall featured heavily in his autobiography Comedian Ben Elton said working with the late Rik Mayall gave him some of "the most glorious creative moments" he had ...