Ben Elton

Ben Elton

Ben Elton is one of the most popular stand-up talents of his generation, having burst on to the stand-up scene in 1981 when he became the second resident compere at the Comedy Store after Alexei Sayle. He became a star as host of Channel 4’s alternative comedy showcase Saturday Live seven years later.

In more recent years Elton has enjoyed success as a TV writer with Upstart Crow and has also had a stand-up and sketch show in Australia, where he now lives.

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