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The Guilty FeministBen Elton Explains British ComedyBen Elton Explains British Comedy
All British Comedy Explained is the new podcast from the producers of The Guilty Feminist (The Spontaneity Shop) and the producer of The Guilty Feminist (Tom Salinsky). In this special extract from their latest episode, Tom and his co-host Abigoliah Schamaun talk to comedy legend Ben Elton.
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2025-11-2724 min
All British Comedy ExplainedBen Elton Explains The Young OnesAll British Comedy Explained… to Abigoliah Schamaun and Tom SalinskyBen Elton explains The Young Ones. Released 27 November 2025.Ben Elton is one of the most significant voices in the British comedy landscape and has been for over forty years. We spoke to him largely because of The Young Ones but his list of TV writing credits is incredible and that’s before you get into his stand-up, novels, plays and other work besides.Ben’s recommendation for us to watch is The Liver Birds.Ben’s charity of choice is Scope. Donate here: https://donate.s...
2025-11-271h 17
The Book ShowBen Elton and the case for popular fictionBritish comic Ben Elton on the Aussie inspiration for writing fiction, and Miles Franklin winner Sofie Laguna on the collision of puberty and Roman mythology in her novel The Underworld. Plus the rules for reading Austen's Pride and Prejudice with Irish writer Colm Tóibín.It seems Ben Elton can do anything. Since his first writing gig at 21 for the BBC sitcom The Young Ones, he's been a stand-up comedian, a TV presenter and a writer for Blackadder (and many other film and TV productions). He's also had a prolific career as a novelist with 16 titles to...
2025-11-1654 min
Podcasto CatflappoBen Elton talks Filthy Rich & CatflapBen Elton, the writer of Filthy Rich & Catflap, sat down for a chat before his recent Perth show in support of What Have I Done?, an autobiography rich with Catflappian detail. Between Ben's new autobiography and this chat, a bunch of big questions are answered. He's dropped tons of new context around the creation of the show that should keep Filthy Rich scholars (??) updating texts and speculating for years. It's enorm! Fans of The Young Ones, Happy Families, Upstart Crow, The Thin Blue Line and Ben's many novs & musicals will have a field day with t...
2025-11-1036 min
Legends with BevoEp #258 - Ben Elton - Comedy Genius - (Comedy)What an absolute thrill to sit down with the legendary Ben Elton – the brilliant mind behind Blackadder, The Young Ones, Mr Bean, and We Will Rock You! We chatted about his incredible career, his first-ever work of non-fiction – his autobiography - 'What Have I Done' and his current tour across Australia and New Zealand.From groundbreaking TV comedy to hit musicals and 16 novels, Ben’s creativity and energy are unmatched. This chat was packed with laughs, insights, and stories from one of comedy’s true greats.Thanks so much to Tatiana Marchant...
2025-11-0920 min
The Last Word with Matt Cooper'I Wish The Internet Had Never Been Invented' - Writer & Comedian Ben EltonWriter and comedian Ben Elton joined The Last Word to discuss his new memoir 'What Have I Done?'.He spoke about his reflections on his career, the death of studio sitcoms like 'Blackadder', and why he wishes the internet had never been invented.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!
2025-10-3012 min
Always Be Comedy#136 Ben EltonAlways Be Comedy - EP136 - Ben Elton
Multi-award-winning comedy nights Always Be Comedy is finally exploiting those sweet, sweet contacts… WITH A GIG-THEMED PODCAST!
Guests curate their ideal comedy gig: who would they have open? Close? What dream moment from their gigging days would they love re-enact at this gig? And what live comedy nightmare from their past must not happen again under any circumstances? There’s this and so much more.
Today's guest is a comedy superstar and “friend” of the night: Ben Elton!
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2025-10-281h 48
#AudioBookClub'What Have I Done?' by Ben EltonOn this episode of #AudioBookClub: "A little bit of politics ladies and gentlemen - yes indeed!" Writer and comedian Ben Elton's brand new autobiography. Steve Phillips and Matthew Layton present #AudioBookClub, a weekly podcast that reviews and recommends audiobooks. On this week's episode we are casting an ear over What Have I Done? My Autobiography A: Ben Elton N: Ben Elton R: 09-10-25 L: 15 hrs and 59 mins P...
2025-10-2758 min
Newstalk WeekendIn conversation with Ben EltonBen Elton is one of the defining voices of British comedy. Co-writer of The Young Ones and Blackadder, creator of The Thin Blue Line and Upstart Crow, and the man behind the hit Queen musical We Will Rock You. He’s also a bestselling novelist and stand-up who’s spent decades mixing sharp wit with social insight. Ben joins Anton to chat about his career and his new autobiography, What Have I Done?.
2025-10-2632 min
The Rest Is EntertainmentBen Elton on Blackadder, Rik Mayall & The Joy of WritingRichard Osman and Marina Hyde are joined by the sensational comedy writer Ben Elton for a wide ranging discussion about Blackadder, The Young Ones and his time working with Queen on 'We Will Rock You'.
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2025-10-231h 06
Rosebud with Gyles BrandrethBen EltonBen Elton was instrumental in the transformation of British comedy that took place in the 1980s. His scripts for The Young Ones and Blackadder were fresh, anarchic, rude, clever and hilarious. The people that worked alongside Ben - Richard Curtis, Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie, Rik Mayall, Ade Edmondson, Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders - to name but a few - are legendary. In this episode of Rosebud, Ben talks to Gyles about his parents, his father's family story - they had escaped persecution in Germany at the start of the war - and how he became interested in comedy as...
2025-10-101h 13
Meet A Audiobooks Tapestry That Fits During Quiet Lunch Hours.What Have I Done? [Written by Ben Elton]Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/247882 to listen full audiobooks.
Title: What Have I Done?
Author: Ben Elton
Narrator: Ben Elton
Format: mp3
Length: 15 hrs and 59 mins
Release date: 10-09-25
Ratings: Not rated yet
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs
Publisher's Summary:
2025-10-093h 59
The Chris Evans Show with The National LotteryThe one with Chris Williamson & Ben EltonContent creator Chris Williamson gave us the lowdown on his podcast Modern Wisdom.The brilliant Ben Elton flips through his new autobiography ‘What Have I Done?’ which is out on Thursday.Join Chris and the Class Behind The Glass every morning from 6.30am! Don't forget you can watch our gorgeous guests on the Virgin Radio app! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-10-0657 min
Front RowReview Show: The Smashing Machine film and Ben Elton’s autobiographyThe Smashing Machine director Benny Safdie talks to Tom Sutcliffe about making his biographical drama about the life of mixed martial arts fighter Mark Kerr. Tom is also joined by critics Boyd Hilton and Natalie Jamieson to review Safdie’s film – which stars wrestler turned actor Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson and Emily Blunt. They also discuss a major retrospective of photographer Lee Miller at Tate Britain. Plus they talk about Ben Elton’s autobiography What Have I Done?Presenter: Tom Sutcliffe
Producer: Claire Bartleet
2025-10-0242 min
Jonesy & Amanda👏 EXCLUSIVE CHAT: Ben EltonThe hilarious Ben Elton joins Jonesy & Amanda for a fantastic chat!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-09-2405 min
Dan & Christie For BreakfastThe Podcast: Ben Elton / Orca Masturbation / Rhys NicholsonON THE SHOW- COMEDY LEGEND, Ben Elton, talks Aussie roots, dinner with De Niro and the magic of Blackadder. How would you write Orca Masturbation into a resume? Rhys Nicholson chats comedy, Fwends, and Conan O'Brien ahead of his Have You Been Paying Attention? debut! Punday Monday Dan & Quiztie Message in a bottle. Everybody get up, 5ive are back! Subscribe on LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/station/hit-hobartSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-08-2530 min
Elton Reads A Book A Week"Killa-B" 'i am Brian Wilson' by Brian Wilson, Ben GreenmanBrian Wilson had a gift, and a curse. His mind worked in a magically musical way, in that he could "see" whole, elaborate songs all in his head. It also allowed him to manifest those wonderful ideas in the real world, via the help of his family and friends. It would lead him to cofound a group that would change pop music forever, and have his particular genius recognized the world over as a unique and singular voice in the pantheon of singer-songwriters and composers.His mind was also his worst enemy that would send him spiraling into...
2025-08-071h 37
Two Books, One CupThe Sibley Field Guide to Birds vs. Murder She WroteA debate show where we pick any two random things to win the coveted cup
This week: The Sibley Field Guide to Birds vs. Murder She Wrote
We learn:
Ben Came SUPER prepared
Gertie is able to make bird sounds conversationally
Elton thinks that Angela Landsburry was actually committing all the murders
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2025-07-121h 12
Making A SceneDavid Baddiel on getting confused for Ben Elton and nearly expelled for being funnyFrom being confused for Ben Elton to getting cc’d on his mum’s flirty emails, David Baddiel joins Matt and David to relive some of the surreal scenes of his life as a feature film. Including writing Three Lions, creating a school scandal, and why he might be the jam in his mother’s sandwich.Download SAILY in the app store or by scanning the QR code on screen. Use code MAKINGASCENE at checkout to get 15% off our first purchase Listen or watch every Tuesday and Thursday.
2025-04-2945 min
Paddy Gower’s TFN - The F#$%ing NewsBritish comedy legend Ben Elton on being the 'Godfather of wokeness'He redefined British comedy with iconic TV shows like Blackadder and The Young Ones, has published 16 best-selling novels, and written smash-hit films and musicals. Now, Ben Elton is in New Zealand for a nationwide stand-up tour, and sat down for a chat with Paddy.The Pork Pie Charity Run isn’t just bringing noise and laughter to those taking part - it’s also just raised half a million dollars for KidsCan.How good is sucking up to Donald Trump? As much as he hates to admit it, Paddy says it’s actually working pretty well r...
2025-04-0935 min
GOLD A-SidesBen EltonTracey caught up with comedian Ben Elton ahead of his ‘Authentic Stupidity’ New Zealand tour next month.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-03-2810 min
Canterbury Mornings with John MacDonaldBen Elton: British Comedian talks comedy, his career, his 'Authentic Stupidity' tourBritish comedian Ben Elton is returning to Christchurch this May, in what will be his final show in his Authentic Stupidity tour. He joined John MacDonald for a chat about his outlook on life after years of writing comedy and how he feels about performing in Christchurch – plus, an exclusive reveal about his upcoming autobiography. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-03-2713 min
Robert & Jeanette - The BreezeWe chat with Ben Elton while devouring delicious Giapo treats!Comedy legend Ben Elton was in town ahead of his Authentic Stupidity Tour so we decided to take him to Giapo, home of Cher's favourite icecream and other tasty treats. Hear the full chat and check out details on Ben's tour here: https://benelton.live/
2025-03-2327 min
The Sunday Session with Francesca RudkinBen Elton: British comedian and actor ahead of 'Authentic Stupidity' tourBen Elton’s career began in Britain's alternative comedy scene in the 1980s - and over the last 44 years, he's since built a name for himself. He's become a recognisable name in the world of stand-up comedy and he's also written many notable works, including The Young Ones and Blackadder. He also created musicals We Will Rock You and The Beautiful Game with Andrew Lloyd Webber. Ahead of his Authentic Stupidity tour coming to New Zealand, he explained why he felt compelled to return to stand-up comedy "Stand-up is the only area o...
2025-03-2314 min
The Hauraki Big ShowFULL SHOW: A HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT (Feat. Ben Elton)On today's show, Jase has a shocker of an AirBnB experience, Mike ticks off a bucket list interview and Keyzie's concerned about our social media content. TIMESTAMPS (vaguely): (00:00) Intro: A MASSIVE SHOW(02:18) BREAKING NEWS: A HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT(05:29) Jase's filthy AirBnB(11:18) TEEEEXAS(14:22) What's On Telly(20:19) Intro: Covering old Pugs' Arse(22:37) BIG SHOW IMPROV(27:34) Keyzie's concerns(31:03) BEN ELTON(41:29) Intro: Old Hoytey J***(44:00) What's For Leftovers, New Zealand?(47:51) The next top movies Keyzie hasn't seen(52:16) The final TEXAS entry!(55:01) FAREWELL Follow The Big S...
2025-03-2056 min
Radio One 91FM DunedinINTERVIEW: Ben Elton on 'Authentic Stupidity' Tour - Zac Hoffman - Radio One 91FMINTERVIEW: Ben Elton on 'Authentic Stupidity' Tour by Zac Hoffman on Radio One 91FM Dunedin
2025-03-1900 minRadio One 91FM DunedinINTERVIEW: Ben Elton on 'Authentic Stupidity' Tour - Zac Hoffman - Radio One 91FMINTERVIEW: Ben Elton on 'Authentic Stupidity' Tour by Zac Hoffman on Radio One 91FM Dunedin
2025-03-1900 min
The World of WodehouseThe World of Wodehouse Podcast by Ben EltonThe PG Wodehouse Society (UK) presentsThe World of Wodehouse PodcastsThe PG Wodehouse Society (UK) celebrates the work of the great humourist in a series of audio podcasts by Wodehouse’s celebrity fans.The World of Wodehouse Podcast by Ben Elton.Ben Elton, Patron of the PG Wodehouse Society (UK), the brilliant writer, broadcaster, and comedian, has loved Wodehouse’s work since the age of 11.This podcast and others in the series is brought to you by The PG Wodehouse Soci...
2025-03-0704 min
The Hauraki Breakfast Podcast🎙️ Podcast Special - Ben Elton (Full Interview)Today we have a Hauraki Breakfast Podcast Special! An extra little episode, where we catch up with the one, the only, Ben Elton. Ben is a British comedian, writer, and director, famous for his sharp satire and contributions to comedy, television, and literature. He co-wrote iconic British sitcoms like Blackadder and The Young Ones, and he also wrote The Thin Blue Line, starring Rowan Atkinson... And now he's bringing a show to New Zealand!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-02-1212 minRobert & Jeanette - The BreezeGuest: Comedy Legend Ben EltonWith the announcement of Ben Elton's Authentic Stupidity tour coming to New Zealand (details at livenation.co.nz) Robert & Jeanette caught up with the man himself to chat everything from the human condition, The Young Ones, We Will Rock You and more
2025-02-1013 min
The Christian O’Connell ShowMINI: BEN ELTONWhat’s Ben’s take on the world, now? Following the huge success of Ben Elton’s critically acclaimed sold-out Australian tour in 2021, Ben Elton is heading to Australia to tour his brand-new live show – Authentically Stupid! Ben is currently in the middle of a hundred date tour in the UK – however, he found time to chat to Christian. Christian and Ben chat the difference in touring now, the current state of stand-up comedy, and if he is optimistic for the future. Tickets to Ben Elton’s show ‘Authentic Stupidity’ are on sale now – hea...
2024-11-2006 min
Lisa & RussellBen Elton Brings Authentic Stupidity to Perth!Comedian, Actor and Author Ben Elton joins Clairsy and Lisa to talk about his upcoming Perth trip, bringing his 'Authentic Stupidity' Tour to the Astor Theatre.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-11-0712 min
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2024-10-0500 min
The Ryan Tubridy ShowBen Elton talks Blackadder and Vogue Williams bring joy to rainy Autumn!This week, Ryan chatted with comedian, writer, and actor Ben Elton about his incredible career. We covered everything from screenwriting and writing musicals to hitting the road on his stand-up tour, Authentic Stupidity.Plus, Ryan caught up with the wonderful Vogue Williams about her brand-new podcast, Never Live it Down. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-09-2723 min
Puppet Masters of NoneEpisode 60: The Muppet Show: Elton JohnHere we are, back at it again! This week on PMoN, the boys continue their series of the magical wheel's monthly Muppet Show of the month, where we gather favorite guest stars from our discord fam and spin the wheel to decide what Muppet Show episode we will be discussing. This week, the wheel landed on SIR ELTON JOHN! And what an episode is it! This one was actually Will's addition to the wheel, so you know it must be a good one! So without further ado, sit back, relax, and enjoy our latest review of an episode of...
2024-07-2737 min
Tony Robinson's CunningcastBEN ELTON | Blackadder: The Lost PilotBen Elton is on Cunningcast today. Ben was the co-writer on Blackadder Series 2, 3 and 4: they talk about Ben's comedy roots, working on The Young Ones with Rik and Ade and how Ben got the Blackadder gig via a near miss TV sitcom about Madness. They also chew over the highs and lows of working on Blackadder and how Ben and Richard Curtis created 'Adder speak'.Alongside Blackadder, Ben Elton cut his comedy chops on The Young Ones. He’s a stand-up legend on stage and TV and one of Britain's biggest live comedy acts. His stellar CV i...
2024-05-0940 min
Saturday LiveAdele Roberts, Ben Elton, David Duke, Angela HartnettThe broadcaster, marathon runner, and proud parent to her life saving stoma Audrey, Adele Roberts reveals how she overcame cancer wrote a book and danced on ice.Writer and comedian Ben Elton whose new stand-up tour highlights his trademark incisive social commentary by exploring authentic stupidity. David Duke went from sleeping rough and living in hostels to playing football in the Homeless World Cup and founding the Street Soccer Scotland charity helping thousands of other homeless people through the power of football. All that, plus we have the Inheritance Tracks of chef, restaurateur...
2024-04-131h 00
The Louis Theroux PodcastS1 EP9: Ben Elton on ‘cancel culture’, his early stand up career, and writing for Blackadder and The Young OnesLouis meets writer and comedian Ben Elton. They discuss his long and varied comedy career, including standup at the iconic Comedy Store in Soho, as well as writing for Blackadder and The Young Ones. Ben also reveals his thoughts on so-called ‘cancel culture’ and the accusation of being ‘worse than Osama Bin Laden’. Warning: Contains strong language and sensitive themes. Links:The Young Oneshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLwc9lbJlIQ Blackadderhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rW2sBwrRbfo...
2023-08-011h 18
Drummers on DrummingBig Fat Five: Curt Bisquera AKA Kirkee B's (Mick Jagger, Johnny Cash, Elton John, Seal) Top 5 Influential RecordsThis week’s guest is Curt Bisquera, AKA Kirkee B. He’s played with so many great artists, such as Elton John, Mick Jagger, Tom Petty, Sarah Mclaughlin, Lana Del Ray, and Johnny Cash, and that’s just the tip of the iceberg. His pocket is deeeeeep, and his stories are endless. This episode is Kirkee B’s SECOND appearance on the show; I had him on a few years back to discuss five defining moments in his recording career, but this time he discusses the five records that helped shape him to be one of the GO-TO sessions players...
2023-07-1238 min
Conversations At Government HouseBen EltonInternationally acclaimed writer, actor, comedian and director, Ben Elton is a man of many talents and many layers and in this wonderful conversation with the Governor you get to hear and share many of them. Enjoy the chat.Watch the full conversation at the Government House website.https://govhouse.wa.gov.au/conversations-at-government-house-writer-producer-comedian-ben-elton/This podcast was a co-production between Barefoot Media Co. and Flint Studios
2023-06-1427 min
The Queen PodcastQUEENPOD EPISODE 35 - Ben Elton on We Will Rock youSimon & Ro are joined in the pod booth by legendary British comedian and writer of We Will Rock You (as well as a few other classics) - Ben Elton! We chat to Ben (via the power of zoom, so Ben's audio isn't always the cleanest we're afraid) all about the incredible rock theatrical, from his first meeting with Queen over 20 years ago to the show's return to the West End at the London Coliseum this summer! #pqlFollow Queenpod on social mediaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thequeenpodTwitter: https://twitter.com...
2023-05-1053 min
The Chris Evans Show with The National LotteryThe one with Ben EltonThe brilliant Ben Elton shares news of the return of We Will Rock You this summer, we find out why Rod Stewart has been filling in potholes, and Chris shares what links Vassos, Succession, the Pyramids, Michael Jordan's trainers, and AI...Join Chris, Vassos, Rachel, Sinead and the team every weekday for laughs with the listeners, the greatest guests, and a pinch of the papers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-04-1350 min
The Chris Evans Show with The National LotteryRichard Hammond, Stephen Mulhern, Rob Delaney, Ben Elton, Geena DavisThis week on the show we welcome friends from the world of film, television and literature.Motoring maverick Richard Hammond chats series two of his classic car restoration show 'Richard Hammond's Workshop'.The mesmerising Stephen Mulhern turns the pages of his brand-new children's book 'Max Magic'.The brilliant Ben Elton discusses the return of Channel 4's 'Friday Night Live'.Thema and Lousie superstar Genna Davies shares stories from her incredible new autobiography 'Dying of Politeness'.And the incredibly talented Rob Delaney tells us about his heartwrenching new book 'A...
2022-10-211h 01
Politics UnpackedBen EltonAs Friday Night Live returns to our screens for a one off 40th anniversary special, Matt Chorley has a chat with compere Ben Elton about champagne socialism, Tory Prime Ministers, and why he's not on social media.PLUS Melanie Reid and James Forsyth on what follows Liz Truss' resignation.AND What we learned during the 45 days of Truss' premiership Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-10-2134 min
The Chris Moyles Show on Radio X PodcastBen Elton, Ian Broudie and James’ Secret Mug #360The Chris Moyles Show On Radio X Podcast is back! This week saw the return of James and Dom from their holidays - they didn’t vacation together of course, or did they…Let’s find out! Earlier this week it ‘came home’ as we were visited by The Lightning Seeds’ Ian Broudie who talked about his new album and a possible revision of their hit Three Lions. The fun times just kept coming as we were also visited by the multi-talented Ben Elton, who had us in stitches talking about the latest revival of his 80s TV show Friday Night Live...
2022-10-211h 15
Tea With TwiggyBen EltonBen Elton is an English comedian, actor, author, playwright, lyricist and director. He was a part of London's alternative comedy movement of the 1980s and became a writer on the sitcoms The Young Ones and Blackadder, as well as continuing as a stand-up comedian on stage and television.The music for the podcast is Twiggy's version of "Waterloo Sunset" by the Kinks and can be found on Apple Music at this link https://music.apple.com/gb/album/romantically-yours/693460953If you’ve enjoyed listening to “Tea With Twiggy” please give t...
2022-10-0356 min
The Chris Moyles Show on Radio X PodcastBen Elton, Jake Humphrey & Jack Whitehall #315It’s podcast time! That’s right - the latest episode of The Chris Moyles Show On Radio X Podcast is here. We kicked off the week by speaking to comedy legend Ben Elton about his upcoming residency at the Harold Pinter Theatre in London and apologised for the receptionist failing to recognise him! Later in the week Jake Humphrey joined us in the studio to talk about his new book ‘High Performance’, a follow on from his extremely successful podcast, that Gareth Southgate says got him through lockdown. Jake also had a bone to pick with Chris and accused him of b...
2021-12-101h 40
Mariella MeetsBen EltonBen Elton is a stand-up comedian, novelist, playwright, actor and writer who is best known for his work on 1980s sitcoms The Young Ones and Blackadder, and as the popular face of the decade's "alternative comedy" boom. His recent Shakespearean BBC sitcom Upstart Crow was a huge success which he adapted into West End Play. He is also a highly respected author and has published sixteen novels, six of which became number one bestsellers. Widely known for his writing for the stage, he’s written three hit West End plays and the global phenomenon We Will Rock You based on the mus...
2021-12-1025 min
Tall And True Short ReadsSigned Stark by Ben EltonIn October 2017, I attended a premiere screening of Three Summers. After the film, there was a Q&A session with the writer/director, Ben Elton. As I commented in a film review on the Tall And True writers' website, I have admired Ben's work since watching him do stand-up comedy on TV in England in 1987.Signed Stark by Ben Elton is a blog post from the Tall And True writers' website, written and narrated by Robert Fairhead.Read Signed Stark by Ben Elton: https://www.tallandtrue.com.au/blog/signed-stark-by-ben-eltonPodcast website: https...
2021-10-1806 min
Records RevisitedEpisode 204: Gabe Dixon discusses Elton John’s “Tumbleweed Connection”The guys welcome Gabe Dixon to talk about Elton John’s “Tumbleweed Connection.” Plenty of other discussion including why Ben decided to do a SECOND episode about this classic album, the great advice Paul McCartney gave Gabe, singing the high parts for Supertramp songs, playing behind Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks (legends!), the Reno Gang (Wayne goes down multiple wormholes), do we hear a single, Elizabethtown, and find out why Ben hates his original scores now.Check out at: https://www.gabedixon.com/Check out at: https://www.eltonjohn.com/...
2021-09-221h 42
Sweetman PodcastSweetman Podcast # 265 - Ben EltonA brief phone conversation with the legendary comic mind and author Ben Elton. We talk about his tour with a bit of looking back to when and how he made his name in the 1980s as a writer for legendary TV shows and creator of iconic characters. Get full access to Sounds Good! at simonsweetman.substack.com/subscribe
2021-07-0819 min
Sweetman PodcastSweetman Podcast # 265 - Ben EltonA brief phone conversation with the legendary comic mind and author Ben Elton. We talk about his tour with a bit of looking back to when and how he made his name in the 1980s as a writer for legendary TV shows and creator of iconic characters.
2021-07-0819 min
Australian Survivor ArchivesEpisode 46 - You Don't Win Friends With SaladSalad. Ugh. Who actually likes that stuff? Not Elton Flatley, that's for damn certain. In fact, Elton just wants steak. All the steak. We're sure he likes steak more than he likes smashing stuff. And let's be honest, we know how much he loves doing that. So realistically, in listening to this episode you know damn well what you're about to get right? Basically us discussing how much Elton hates salad and loves steak? Well yes. But there is also the small factor of this episode being a pretty damn significant one. How significant? Well perhaps you need to...
2021-07-021h 43
Off The RecordBen EltonLegendary English comedian and writer Ben Elton dropped by to chat with Tracey about his new live show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2021-05-2704 min
Off The RecordBen EltonLegendary English comedian and writer Ben Elton dropped by to chat with Tracey about his new live show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2021-05-2704 min
Ben In the BasementBen In The Basement - Show 4 (May 7th)Election fever has gripped Keighley! Or is that the Brasso shakes? Either way we're going to rock out to the June Whitfield-approved likes of Sounds of Swami, NOFX, Alice Cooper, Waving at Dinosaurs, Elton John, The Interrupters, Micky Dey and everyone's favourite Doctor Who Companion. Plus comedy, poetry, event news, stickiness and trouble. Tracklist: NOFX - "MURDER THE GOVERNMENT" (So Long and Thanks for All the Shoes, 1997)http://www.nofxofficialwebsite.comALICE COOPER - "ELECTED" (Billion Dollar Babies, 1973)https://alicecooper.comSO...
2021-05-1558 min
Rev. Derek's Ruminations'Blind Faith' by Ben EltonIn a first for me, here, I give my thoughts on a first time read. 'Blind Faith' whilst having a lot of the hallmarks of Ben Elton's style, humour and concerns, is also a deeply dark book. Listener discretion is strongly advised. This is not an episode for children to hear. Themes of sex, infant mortality, anti-vaxxers, a Theocracy, Global Warming and reality TV are all here in Elton's dystopian future London.
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Blackadder II episode 1 'Money' sampled from here
Brave...
2021-04-3032 min
Speak The Speech by Bell ShakespeareS2 Ep1: Ben EltonHamlet from Hamlet Act 3, Scene 2 performed by Ben Elton
Welcome to season two of Speak The Speech! In this episode, Ben Elton joins James to speak about Hamlet’s speech from Act 3, Scene 2 (the very speech our podcast derives its name from). They talk about Ben's discovery of Shakespeare and theatre, his comedy series Upstart Crow, and how Shakespeare is the classic British sitcom character. Ben Elton is a multi-award-winning writer, comic, actor and director. His TV writing credits include The Young Ones, Blackadder, The Thin Blue Line and Upstart Crow. Since 1989 he's published 16 novels and written Wes...
2021-03-3053 min
Dr.Elton Kazanxhi PodcastÇfarë pyetjesh bën Terapisti Strategjik?ÇFARË KAM MËSUAR NGA TERAPIA SHKURTËR? Ndiqni faqen time Dr. Elton Kazanxhi www.emiitaly.com Facebook EMI Albania Macedonia Kosovo --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/elton-kazanxhi/message
2021-02-2412 min
MIC'ED UPHow Does Sports Injuries Affect Student Athletes I Ben Cheong - MIC'ED UP EP 11Benjamin Cheong (@ben.c311) is a 4 times Sukma Gymnast and very passionate in how the body works and also how to maintain it. He is currently finishing up his course as a Physiotherapist in the UK and advising clients on how to better take care of your body. Hope this brings value to you in some way and do drop a feedback in the comments!! Stay awesome my peeps!! Follow us on Instagram Mic'ed Up - https://www.instagram.com/miced_up/ Ben Cheong - https://www.instagram.com/ben.c311/ T...
2020-09-2627 min
Listen 2 This"Bennie and the Jets" by Elton JohnFuture music from 1974 could be past music from 2020. Also, Ben meets Elton John 22 years after this song is released. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/listen2this)
2020-05-1319 min
Everyone RelaxWILOSOPHY with Ben EltonGetting Wilosophical with Ben EltonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2020-03-041h 18
The Chris Moyles Show on Radio X PodcastChris Moyles Delivers The Prize Dump!, Ben Elton, Ralf Little & Jim Carrey #218This week marked the final Chris Moyles Show Prize Dump On Your Doorstep and what better way to round it off other than sending the main man out on the road to hand deliver the prizes himself! Chris and Dom head off to the lovely Askham Richard in York...and the jammy duo even find time for a beer and a curry! As well as this we had the brilliant Ben Elton and Ralf Little drop by the studio to tell us all about what they’ve been up to lately and we get to hear Dom’s hilarious interview with...
2020-02-071h 41
Cover Me"We Will Rock You" The Queen Musical - Ben EltonIt's not Queen this week, but it's Queen adjacent. Jon Bell (of JaRDev fame) returns once more to discuss and review Ben Elton's jukebox musical based on the works of Queen. Follow along as we tear apart this garbage play! Stick around for the bonus segment where we talk about what bands we'd like to see a musical for!
Listen to the original cast's versions of the songs here
2020-01-071h 29
Your Manchester Stories PodcastEpisode 10 - Ben Elton - BA(Hons) Drama 1980; Hon LittD 2003Ben Elton joins us to talk about his time studying drama at Manchester, finding inspiration and his first stand up tour in 15 years. Recorded 24 October 2019 - contains strong language Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all of us at Your Manchester Stories!
2019-12-1638 min
Full Disclosure with James O'BrienBen EltonHe's one of the most influential writers that has shaped the last 30 years of British Comedy. This week, James sits down with writer, comedian, author, playwright and director, Ben Elton. Together they discuss how he began writing from the age of 12 and how his formative years lead him on to his first major job as a sitcom writer on The Young Ones, the inspiration behind one of his biggest and most successful shows to date, We Will Rock You, and how he feels about his return to stand up comedy, after 15 years.
Full Disclosure is an in depth interview series...
2019-09-1643 min
Loose EndsBen Elton, Mark Strong, Frans Bak, Gemma Cairney, Ashley Henry Trio, Lainey Wilson, Athena Kugblenu, Nikki BediNikki Bedi and Athena Kugblenu are joined by Ben Elton, Mark Strong, Gemma Cairney and Frans Bak for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Ashley Henry Trio and Lainey Wilson.Producer: Sukey Firth
2019-09-0736 minThe Chris Evans Show with The National LotteryBen Elton, Josh Widdicombe, Ant Middleton, Sara PascoeThis week on the show we welcomed friends from the world of comedy, sport, stage and screenAnt Middleton discusses 'The Fear Bubble' and living with your own emotionsBen Elton joins us ahead of his huge upcoming stand-up tourSara Pascoe chats her new book 'Sex Power Money'And Josh Widdicombe tells us about his new tour, baby and pending nuptialsPlus Laura Carmicheal, Sir Alastair Cook, Alain de Botton & John SimmYou can catch Chris and the team live weekdays 6:30am-10am on Virgin Radio...
2019-09-0653 min
The Chris Moyles Show on Radio X PodcastBen Elton, Eating Challenges & The Loch Ness Monster #197It’s Vegas Baby! Chris and Toby are both holding the reins of the show this week as Chris heads to Vegas. This is the week of Gordon Ramsey Eating Challenges! A fermented duck egg, jellyfish, jellied eels, chicken feet and a giant waterbug have all been consumed by the team this week (whilst pretending each was absolutely delicious) for you to have the chance to win a holiday. Plus the writer of Blackadder, Ben Elton, was in for a chat about his new tour and book. And not only that, Pippa is back from her holiday with Toby and te...
2019-09-061h 38
The Readings PodcastLive Recording: Ben Elton in conversation with Shaun MicallefBestselling writer Ben Elton is the author of several novels, including his most recent book Identity Crisis. In this live recording of our event, Elton talks to Shaun Micallef about his new comic satire.
2019-05-1056 min
Iain Dale's Book ClubChapter 37 : Ben EltonWelcome along to the Book Club with Iain Dale! This week we have Ben Elton joining us to talk about his new novel 'Identity Crisis', a blistering satire of the world as it fractures around us. it's a roller-coaster thriller, where nothing - and no one - is off limits.
If you enjoyed this podcast, make sure you check through the archive for one you may have missed or why not listen to For The Many, Iain's podcast with Jacqui Smith or Cross Question!
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Monday - Thursday, 7-10pm on LBC.
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2019-04-1952 minSaturday LiveBen Elton, Andy BellBen Elton is co-writer of The Young Ones and Blackadder, a bestselling novelist, playwright, director and writer of Upstart Crow. He talks about his new and timely novel about identity, politics, middle age and murder; his life as a semi-Australian empty-nester, and why he’s about to embark on his first UK stand up tour in 15 years.The shortest shepherd in England, Sally Urwin, reveals why she gave up her city life as a marketing manager to work on a sheep farm in Northumberland and the joys and challenges of the lambing season.Listener Chris Lo...
2019-04-061h 24The Chris Evans Show with The National LotteryOlly Murs, Sue Perkins, Mrs Hinch, Emma Bunton, Joe Sugg, Ben EltonThis week on the show we we welcomed friends from the world of music, television, well-being and social media.Olly Murs returned to sing live in a cold show.Sue Perkins educated us in all things Game Of Thrones.Mrs Hinch told us how cleanliness is the secret to happiness.Emma Bunton chatted Spice Girls, new music and that Piers Morgan interview.Plus Ben Elton was in the studio with his new novel.All that and much more from the busiest breakfast show on the radio. Enjoy!
2019-04-0559 minThe Chris Evans Show with The National LotteryChris Ramsey, Sara Pascoe, Sir Kenneth Branagh, Ben EltonThis week Chris's guests include comedians Chris Ramsey and Sara Pascoe plus Hollywood sparkle from Sir Kenneth Branagh, Ben Elton and Billy Zane. From comedy tour titles to fitness DVDs and having a Shakespeare-off in new movie 'All is True', they've got it covered. Hear the best bits now.You can catch Chris and the team live weekdays 6:30am-10am on Virgin Radio UK and on Sundays from 10am.Be sure to subscribe to the podcast every week to hear the highlights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
2019-02-0138 min
My Mother the PodcastBen Elton Live from Planet EarthBen Elton Live from Planet Earth: Channel Nine, 2011. Starring Ben Elton, Paul McCarthy, Genevieve Morris, and you know what, fuck this stupid fucking pile of garbage. MMtP featuring Dave Wagner and Colin Whiting.
2019-01-1100 min
A History Of Comedy In Several ObjectsEpisode 35 'Rik, Ben and Andy at the Edinburgh Fringe, 1983'Merry Podmas everyone! ‘Tis the Season to be jolly, and we’re celebrating with an incredibly spectacular episode, looking at a 1983 Edinburgh Fringe show featuring Rik Mayall, Andy de la Tour and Ben Elton. Your hosts Oliver Double and Elspeth Millar discuss the financial logistics of the Fringe and how much they’ve changed since then, and we have EXCLUSIVE AUDIO from interviews with JENNY LECOAT, ANDY DE LA TOUR and – wait for it – BEN ELTON! Yes, we have a bit of comedy legend BEN ELTON on the show, we absolutely bloody do! BEN ELTON!! I bet you’re wishing it could be...
2018-12-1941 min
Any Album You LikeElton John - Goodbye Yellow Brick RoadToday I'm joined by James Anderson of the podcast Unabashedly Obsessed! This is the first album that I wasn't familiar with, and I learned some things about Elton John. We ponder about why a Brit writes sings so much about nostalgia for Americana. We also consider maybe some motivic instrumenation for different characters. We talk about how much we hate "If I Were King of the Forest" and I talk about my current feelings about The Wizard of Oz 3 episodes in.
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2018-09-0500 min
Young NostalgiaEpisode 31: Sad Podcasts Say So MuchAfter taking an unplanned week off, Young Nostalgia is back to talk about several influential music artists that plan on retiring in the following year. In part one of this two part special, Nolan and Ben dive into the vast career of the one and only Elton John. Starting with his upbringing and childhood talent, this episode also covers his rise to the top as well as his career legacy. Stay tuned for next week’s episode all about Neil Young.
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2018-03-2745 min
the CurbThree Summers Writer Director Ben Elton Interview - The Last New WaveWriter, director, author, all round funny guy Ben Elton has made a triumphant return to cinema with his second film, Three Summers. Set in Western Australia, this is a film that celebrates community, life, music and what it means to be Australian. It's a pure joy of a film. Andrew sat down with Ben to discuss what went into making the film, and what inspired the Australian-ness in it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Sign up for the latest interviews, reviews, and more via https://www.thecurb.com.au/subscribe/...
2017-11-0227 minthe CurbThree Summers Writer Director Ben Elton Interview - The Last New WaveWriter, director, author, all round funny guy Ben Elton has made a triumphant return to cinema with his second film, Three Summers. Set in Western Australia, this is a film that celebrates community, life, music and what it means to be Australian. It's a pure joy of a film. Andrew sat down with Ben to discuss what went into making the film, and what inspired the Australian-ness in it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Sign up for the latest interviews, reviews, and more via https://www.thecurb.com.au/subscribe/...
2017-11-0227 min
The Accessreel.com InterviewsEp 7 - Ben Elton - Three SummersBen Elton, the English author, director and stand-up comedian has written and directed a movie set in Western Australia. THREE SUMMERS is a comedy about music and falling in love. We spoke to Ben Elton about his new film recently.
2017-11-0215 min
2017-10-3109 min
97.3's Bianca Terry and BobBTB 12-10-17 Ben Elton pops in to chat about his new "Aussie" movie and we impress him with a special introduction.Ben Elton
2017-10-1209 min
Sitcom GeeksEpisode 58 - Ben Elton, Newsjack, Patreon and moreA special early edition of the show to give you time to catch up with Ben Elton's sitcom lecture on iPlayer, which Dave and James discuss at length. Plus Newsjack updates, comedy writer Susan Nickson seeks advice, exciting news about Patreon - and proof that Sitcom Geeks is good for you.
2017-09-1846 min
Explore: This Powerful Full Audiobook For Knowledge Hunters.Meltdown by Ben EltonPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/142403to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Meltdown
Author: Ben Elton
Narrator: Paul Thornley
Format: mp3
Length: 11 hrs and 33 mins
Release date: 02-25-16
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 25 ratings
Genres: Contemporary Fiction
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2016-02-2511h 33Enter wonderful Audiobook: enjoy curated picks on a long drive.Meltdown - Ben EltonPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/142403 to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Meltdown
Author: Ben Elton
Narrator: Paul Thornley
Format: mp3
Length: 11 hrs and 33 mins
Release date: 02-25-16
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 25 ratings
Genres: Contemporary Fiction
Publisher's Summary:
2016-02-2511h 33
The TV PodcastEpisode 22: BBC1 brings back Hyacinth Bucket, BBC2 orders Ben Elton sitcom13th January 2016: Channel 4 orders Inside Marks And Spencer, BBC1 brings back Hyacinth Bucket, ITV orders The Next Great Magician, BBC2 orders Ben Elton sitcom, BBC1 plans TOTP revival, NBC brings back The Celebrity Apprentice with Arnold Schwarzenegger.
2016-01-1610 min
Front Row: Archive 2014Ben Elton, Queen Coal, Transmitting Andy Warhol, Leviathan, Birds in LiteratureSuccessful novelist, playwright and stand-up comic, Ben Elton, a central figure in the alternative comedy scene in the 1980s, joins Kirsty Lang to discuss his new novel, Time And Time Again. His book follows ex-soldier Hugh Stanton who is transported back to 1914 from 2025, in order to prevent the Great War and re-write history.Andy Warhol is the subject of a new show at Tate Liverpool which looks at how this quintessential 20th century artist sought to master the mass media of his day to ensure his art could reach as many people as possible. In the company...
2014-11-0628 min