Ben Elton
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Birthday:1959-05-03
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When Comedy Changed Forever (2006)
The history of British comedy from the 1970s to today, showing how the work of Reeves and Mortimer provided a link between old-style acts such as...
Blackadder: The Lost Pilot (2023)
Sir Tony Robinson takes a journey back in time to find out where Blackadder really began, and to uncover the story of the previously-unseen pilot...
The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball (1987)
When the British Amnesty shows finally resumed in 1987 after a six-year hiatus, the show format was retooled in an effort to take advantage of the...
The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball (1989)
After the criticisms of the 1987 show’s disproportionate focus on music - and the financial disaster of its music-only Festival Of Youth...
Ben Elton: The Great Railway Disaster (2023)
The railways are in crisis, from mass cancellations to soaring prices. Comedian Ben Elton embarks on a northern rail misadventure. Is rail...
Blackadder: A Cunning Story (2023)
A look back at the making of the entire Blackadder series to commemorate its 40th anniversary, featuring contributions from Blackadder's biggest fans...
Filth! (1994)
In the late Eighties, there had been a series of comedy concerts (modelled on the Amnesty International “Secret Policeman’s Ball...
Ben Elton: Live (2022)
Era-defining comedian Ben Elton returns to stand up comedy. The ‘Godfather’ of modern British stand up is back behind the mic bringing...
We Are Most Amused (2008)
We Are Most Amused was a gala event held at the New Wimbledon Theatre on 12 November 2008 in honour of the 60th birthday of Charles, Prince of Wales,...
Ben Elton: The Get A Grip Tour Live (2007)
Ben Elton, the multi award winning writer, performer and comic is back on stage after ten years with his new un-cut live show and time has definitely...
Ben Elton: Live (1997)
Although an incredibly successful writer, it is as a stand-up comedian that Ben Elton is most famous. In 1997 over 300,000 ecstatic fans around the...
Ben Elton: Very Live (1993)
Not just a tour but a Tour de Force, for this was the tour that grew. Originally planned to play just 40 dates, such was it's phenomenal success that...
The Many Faces of Ronnie Barker (2012)
Programme telling the story of Ronnie Barker, a quiet dedicated actor who might have been a bank manager but went on to become one of the country's...
Rik Mayall: Lord of Misrule (2014)
Comedian Rik Mayall died suddenly on 9 June 2014. Mayall's blend of rocket-fuelled physical comedy, surrealism, subversive satire and pompous punk...
Laughs and Larrikins (1970)
Midday with Ray Martin from 1985 - 1993.
Blackadder Rides Again (2008)
This documentary marks the 25th anniversary since the first transmission of The Black Adder in 1983 and reunites the iconic cast to give their...
Much Ado About Nothing (1993)
In this Shakespearean farce, Hero and her groom-to-be, Claudio, team up with Claudio's commanding officer, Don Pedro, the week before their wedding...
The Story of Bean (1997)
Pending release of the movie "Bean," Rowan Atkinson reflects on his comedy career and reveals how his comic creation Mr Bean evolved. This 1997...
The London Studios: Home of the Stars (2018)
The end of an era as the studios where ITV filmed its many shows for 45 years closes its doors for the last time.
How The Young Ones Changed Comedy (2018)
This documentary explores the legacy of one of the most notorious British sitcoms of all time. Launching alternative comedy onto our screens, the...
The Comic Relief Utterly Utterly Rude Video Live (1986)
In April 1986, inspired by the previous summer's bombastic Live Aid event and the success of Amnesty's first four Secret Policeman's Ball shows, the...
Blackadder's Most Cunning Moments (2008)
A countdown of the top 40 "Blackadder" moments chosen by cast and crew members, celebrity fans and 15 genuine Blackadders.
Is Benny Hill Still Funny? (2006)
A documentary looking at the life of Benny Hill and with the use of an audience reaction test finding out if he is still funny to contemporary...
The BRITs at 40 (2020)
In 2020 the BRIT Awards celebrated a massive 40th ever show. In this documentary Jack Whitehall delves into the archives to narrate an entertaining...
All Saints: The Video (1998)
All Saints tread the path of jazzy, funky videos, spliced with interviews with the girls themselves and live footage of their travels around the...
Blackadder Exclusive: The Whole Rotten Saga (2008)
To mark the 25th anniversary since the first transmission of Blackadder in 1983, the iconic cast of the much-loved sitcom appear together in a...
Not Only Fred Dagg But Also John Clarke (2025)
For over 40 years, the iconic John Clarke tickled the funny bones of Australian and New Zealand audiences. Now, in this intimately produced...
Bottom Mindless Violence (2004)
The only word to describe the amazing duo of Rik Mayall and Adrian Edminson is genius. For the past 25 years they have provided us with some...
There's Only One Paul McCartney (2002)
An affectionate portrait of the man and the musician in a week that sees the ex-Beatie playing at the Buckingham Palace concert. With contributions...
Rik Mayall: Magnificent B'Stard (2026)
From early sketches to standout performances, Mayall's fearless comedy bursts with energy and intent, capturing a pivotal moment in British comedy...
Untold UK: Vinnie Jones (2026)
This is the story of Vinnie Jones's rise, fall, and comeback against odds – and red cards – from one of football's most notorious hard...
Norman Ormal: A Very Political Turtle (1998)
A guide to Norman Ormal: A Very Political Turtle, the 1998 BBC One TV sketch show. The comic life and times of an unlikely politician, starring the...
More Great Comedy Moments (2003)
Following on from the success of Great Comedy Moments comes More Great Comedy Moments. A compilation of modern comedy sketches from a variety of...
The Unseen Spike Milligan (2005)
A documentary on the life of Irish comedian Spike Milligan, featuring previously unseen home movies and interviews with friends and family members.
Blackadder Exclusive: The Whole Rotten Saga (2008)
Rowan Atkinson Live: Invisible Drum Kit (1992)
This Morning (1988)
This Morning features a variety of news, as well as show business, fashion, beauty, lifestyle, home and garden, food, tech, live phone-ins, and...
Alfresco (1983)
A sketch comedy show featuring some of Britain's great comedic talents of the 1980s and 1990s in one of their earliest TV appearances.
The One Show (2006)
A topical magazine-style daily television programme broadcast live on BBC One.
The Secret Policeman's Ball (1976)
A series of benefit shows staged initially in the United Kingdom to raise funds for the human rights organisation Amnesty International. The shows...
The Young Ones (1982)
The misadventures of four lunatic students who live in a shared student house. There's Rick, the overblown political one addicted to Cliff Richard,...
The Young Ones (1982)
The misadventures of four lunatic students who live in a shared student house. There's Rick, the overblown political one addicted to Cliff Richard,...
Get a Grip (2007)
Get a Grip was a television series shown on ITV in the United Kingdom. It aired on Wednesday nights in April/May 2007 and was hosted by Ben Elton and...
Omnibus Presents Comic Relief (1986)
The comedy event of the year took place in April 1986 at the Shaftesbury Theatre in London. All those taking part gave their services free in order...
The Young Ones (1982)
The misadventures of four lunatic students who live in a shared student house. There's Rick, the overblown political one addicted to Cliff Richard,...
The Young Ones (1982)
The misadventures of four lunatic students who live in a shared student house. There's Rick, the overblown political one addicted to Cliff Richard,...
Stark (1993)
The greenhouse effect has plunged the near-future world into recession and the Stark Corporation is making billions from the crisis; an eco protester...
Enough Rope With Andrew Denton (2003)
Enough Rope with Andrew Denton is a television interview show originally broadcast on ABC1 in Australia. The title of the show came from the phrase...
V Graham Norton (2002)
V Graham Norton was an entertainment programme shown on Channel 4 in the United Kingdom starring Graham Norton, broadcast every weeknight as a...
The Heaven and Earth Show (1998)
The Heaven and Earth Show was a BBC television programme that aired on Sunday mornings from 10am to 11am on BBC One. The show ran for nine years...
There's Nothing to Worry About! (1982)
Short-lived sketch show which is notable today for early appearances by Ben Elton, Dame Emma Thompson, Stephen Fry, and Hugh Laurie. Originally...
The Ben Elton Show (1998)
The Ben Elton Show is a British comedy series, which aired on BBC in 1998.
Comic Relief (1988)
Comic Relief is a British charity, founded in 1985 by the comedy scriptwriter Richard Curtis and comedian Sir Lenny Henry in response to the...
Live from Studio Five (2009)
Live from Studio Five was an early-evening British magazine programme which was produced by Sky News for Channel 5. It was presented by Kate Walsh...
Angela and Friends (2009)
Daily chat show, hosted by Angela Griffin, that combines topical debate with five lifestyle clubs: Diet and Health, Beauty, Books and Travel,...
Have You Been Paying Attention? (2019)
New Zealand's best and brightest comedians showcase their current affairs prowess unpacking the hot topics of the week: politics, sports, pop culture...
Ben Elton: The Man from Auntie (1990)
Comedy series written and performed by Ben Elton, primarily based around his stand-up comedy routines, with sketches and parodies.
O.T.T. (1982)
O.T.T. was a late-night adult version of the anarchic ATV children's show Tiswas, but made by its ITV franchise successor Central Independent...
Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg (2022)
The big names behind the big stories. Laura Kuenssberg talks to those making the news, inside and outside politics.
Blackadder (1983)
Blackadder traces the deeply cynical and self-serving lineage of various Edmund Blackadders throughout British history, from the muck of the Middle...
Going Live! (1987)
Going Live! was a Saturday morning magazine show, broadcast on BBC1 between 1987 and 1993. It was presented by Phillip Schofield and Sarah...
Q&A (2008)
Hosted by Hamish Macdonald, Q&A puts punters, pollies and pundits together in the studio to thrash out the hot issues of the week. It's about...
Question Time (1979)
This topical debate series based on Any Questions? typically features politicians from at least the three major political parties as well as other...
Saturday Live (1986)
Saturday Live was a British television comedy and music show broadcast by Channel 4 from 1985 to 1987, and in 1988 as Friday Night Live. Influenced...
Saturday Live (1986)
Saturday Live was a British television comedy and music show broadcast by Channel 4 from 1985 to 1987, and in 1988 as Friday Night Live. Influenced...
Filthy Rich & Catflap (1987)
Richie causes trouble in his pursuit of TV fame with Eddie, his alcoholic minder, and Filthy, his sponging agent.
The Chris McCausland Show (2024)
Start your Saturday with a laugh in the company of brilliant comedian Chris McCausland! Join Chris on his very brand-new chat show with a brilliant...
French & Saunders (1987)
French and Saunders is a British sketch comedy television series written by and starring comic duo Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders. It is also the...
Parkinson (1998)
Michael Parkinson returns for a second run of his iconic talk show.
Happy Families (1985)
Happy Families was a rural comedy drama written by Ben Elton which appeared on the BBC in 1985 and told the story of the dysfunctional Fuddle family....
The Thin Blue Line (1995)
The Thin Blue Line is a British sitcom starring Rowan Atkinson set in a police station that ran for two series on the BBC from 1995 to 1996. It was...
Harry Enfield and Chums (1994)
Harry Enfield, Kathy Burke, Paul Whitehouse and others take on an array of oddball characters and old-time favorites in this sketch comedy show.
The Last Laugh (1990)
Anthology series showcasing British alternative comedy
TFI Friday (1996)
TFI Friday was an entertainment show broadcast on Channel 4 in the United Kingdom from 1996 to 2000. The show was produced by Ginger Productions,...
Parkinson (2004)
The final incarnation of Michael Parkinson's iconic talk show featuring an array of celebrities from every sphere.
The South Bank Show (1978)
The South Bank Show is a television arts magazine show produced by ITV between 1978 and 2010. A new series began on Sky Arts from 27 May 2012....
Dave's One Night Stand (2010)
Dave's One Night Stand is a British comedy programme made by Amigo Television and Phil McIntyre Television for Dave. The series features stand-up...
Dave's One Night Stand (1970)
Happy Families was a rural comedy drama written by Ben Elton which appeared on the BBC in 1985 and told the story of the dysfunctional Fuddle family....
Dave's One Night Stand (1970)
Blessed is a BBC television sitcom written by Ben Elton and starring Ardal O'Hanlon as Gary, a record producer, who is struggling to bring up two...
Dave's One Night Stand (1970)
Mr Bean turns simple everyday tasks into chaotic situations and will leave you in stitches as he creates havoc wherever he goes.
Dave's One Night Stand (1970)
The Thin Blue Line is a British sitcom starring Rowan Atkinson set in a police station that ran for two series on the BBC from 1995 to 1996. It was...
Dave's One Night Stand (1970)
The misadventures of four lunatic students who live in a shared student house. There's Rick, the overblown political one addicted to Cliff Richard,...
Dave's One Night Stand (1970)
The greenhouse effect has plunged the near-future world into recession and the Stark Corporation is making billions from the crisis; an eco protester...
Dave's One Night Stand (1970)
Comedy about the life and times of William Shakespeare as he starts to make a name for himself in London, whilst also trying to balance life as a...
Dave's One Night Stand (1970)
The Thin Blue Line is a British sitcom starring Rowan Atkinson set in a police station that ran for two series on the BBC from 1995 to 1996. It was...
Dave's One Night Stand (1970)
Richie causes trouble in his pursuit of TV fame with Eddie, his alcoholic minder, and Filthy, his sponging agent.
Dave's One Night Stand (1970)
Blackadder traces the deeply cynical and self-serving lineage of various Edmund Blackadders throughout British history, from the muck of the Middle...
Dave's One Night Stand (1970)
The greenhouse effect has plunged the near-future world into recession and the Stark Corporation is making billions from the crisis; an eco protester...
Dave's One Night Stand (1970)
Short-lived sketch show which is notable today for early appearances by Ben Elton, Dame Emma Thompson, Stephen Fry, and Hugh Laurie. Originally...
Dave's One Night Stand (1970)
A sketch comedy show featuring some of Britain's great comedic talents of the 1980s and 1990s in one of their earliest TV appearances.
Dave's One Night Stand (1970)
Four girls share a flat together in London. Having nothing in common aside from their gender, they barely manage to co-exist.
Dave's One Night Stand (1970)
Anthology series showcasing British alternative comedy
Dave's One Night Stand (1970)
Dave's One Night Stand is a British comedy programme made by Amigo Television and Phil McIntyre Television for Dave. The series features stand-up...
Dave's One Night Stand (1970)
The Thin Blue Line is a British sitcom starring Rowan Atkinson set in a police station that ran for two series on the BBC from 1995 to 1996. It was...
Dave's One Night Stand (1970)
Richie causes trouble in his pursuit of TV fame with Eddie, his alcoholic minder, and Filthy, his sponging agent.
Dave's One Night Stand (1970)
The misadventures of four lunatic students who live in a shared student house. There's Rick, the overblown political one addicted to Cliff Richard,...
Dave's One Night Stand (1970)
Blackadder traces the deeply cynical and self-serving lineage of various Edmund Blackadders throughout British history, from the muck of the Middle...
Dave's One Night Stand (1970)
The Wright Way was a British television sitcom written by Ben Elton which began airing on BBC One on 23 April 2013. It concerns a health and safety...
Dave's One Night Stand (1970)
Comedy about the life and times of William Shakespeare as he starts to make a name for himself in London, whilst also trying to balance life as a...
Dave's One Night Stand (1970)
The greenhouse effect has plunged the near-future world into recession and the Stark Corporation is making billions from the crisis; an eco protester...
Dave's One Night Stand (1970)
Comedy series written and performed by Ben Elton, primarily based around his stand-up comedy routines, with sketches and parodies.
Dave's One Night Stand (1970)
Short-lived sketch show which is notable today for early appearances by Ben Elton, Dame Emma Thompson, Stephen Fry, and Hugh Laurie. Originally...