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The autobiography of one of Britain's most celebrated writers.
What Has Ben Elton done? For the first time, Ben tackles this question head on in his frank, forthright and entertaining autobiography. Taking a deep dive into his life and times, both private and public, to reveal the true stories behind iconic hits such as Blackadder and We Will Rock You, his pioneering routines hosting Saturday Live, which birthed a revolution in stand-up comedy, and so much more.
Ben recounts his life and uniquely varied career from his Catford childhood and being the BBC's youngest ever sit com writer at twenty-one, right up to the present day, with yet another hit sitcom, Upstart Crow; a surprise late-life BAFTA; and his most critically acclaimed stand-up comedy show to date.
Alongside unique insights into his groundbreaking work, Ben talks honestly and hilariously about his personal and professional relationships with two generations of brilliant friends, inspiring contemporaries, occasional foes, and the times in which they all lived. And Ben's life has been just as challenging, rewarding, and funny off screen as it has been on. He unpacks it all with wit, insight, and complete honesty. And of course, there's a 'little bit of politics.' For forty-five years Ben has been making people laugh, think, and cringe. All of which means he has a lot of stories to tell. This is Ben Elton—uncensored and unvarnished.
