#OnThisDay 12 February 1990
#BenElton talks to #TerryWogan about the success of Blackadder Goes Forth and whether or not there'll be any more series.

Vintage Maybox Movie Theatres cinema ticket for Maybe Baby. Pale blue and white paper ticket with perforated edge and punched holes on the left. Venue listed as Queensmere Centre, Slough. Printed details show screen 4, row E, seat 15, dated Friday 17.6.88, time 7.20, price £2.95. The ticket sits on a dark textured background with the date “17.6.88” subtly overlaid below.

UK film poster for Maybe Baby. White background with a collage layout featuring Hugh Laurie prominently, alongside Joely Richardson and supporting cast. Characters are arranged around the title text “maybe baby” in purple, with the tagline about having children beneath. Clean, late-1990s studio comedy design.

Whilst promoting his recent autobiography, Ben Elton claimed that no one went to see his directorial debut, Maybe Baby.

Well, here’s proof that at least one person did. Me.

#admitonedaily #movietickets #maybebaby #benelton #filmhistory #80smovie

"I've just turned sixty-five, which is starting to feel really quite not young any more. My mother also died recently, leaving me a very old orphan...
If I am ever going to tell my story, I'd probably better get on with it."
- #BenElton

Make sure to listen to the latest episode of Podcasto Catflappo where Jeffers interviews the great Ben Elton.

Be a loobie and tell your friends about it too.

#podcast #benelton #filthyrichandcatflap

It's 38 years, almost to the day, since I saw Ben Elton performing live at The Capitol Theatre in Aberdeen. I paid £4.50 for my ticket! #BenElton

Yes, we know he can write but can Ben Elton draw? 🤔 #zigandzag #thebigbreakfast #benElton

Book review: What Have I Done?: An Autobiography, by Ben Elton Do you like Ben Elton? Lots of people don’t, you know. People on the Right tend not to like him because they see him as a Lefty, while those on the Left, condemn him for supposedly “sel…

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I was also there for both performances. The support was an unknown then #BenElton. It was strange to see all these people in long overcoats around the town beforehand. It was an amazing day out. My first time I'd been to two gigs in one day.

This is why I love second hand book shops.
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#books #Booksky #BenElton #ArthurCClarke #IainMBanks

I'm hoping for a lot of funny stories from Ben's time with Rik.

#benelton #rikmayall

🌿☕ Morning 🌞 I'm quiet at the moment as I have been lapping up #cheltlitfest #benelton #richardcurtis #joannalumley #emmafreud #markcavendish #almurray #jamesholland #markcavendish #kalebcooper #davidshrigley #katebryan

I'm out of breath!!

Still loads more to attend.. I am a total bookaholic 📚🌿👏

Richard Curtis interviewing Ben Elton on stage at Cheltenham Literature Festival

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#BenElton the UK’s greatest living comedy writer and stand-up being brilliant as usual promoting his autobiography at #CheltLitFest aided by pal and partner in writing, Richard Curtis.
Joy. 😄

New Sketch card available. Dm to buy.

#TheYoungOnes

#art #sketchcard #originalart #Youngones #rikmayall #nigelplaner #christopherryan #adeedmondson #comedy #bbccomedy #benelton #cliffrichard #legend #mike #neil #rick #vyvyan #80s #british

Reading a snippet of a Ben Elton classic

#voiceactor #voiceacting #narration #narrating #va #vo #voiceover #chartthrob #benelton #novel #books

10pm TODAY on @BBCTwo

From 2017, s2 Ep 5 of #BBC #Comedy📺 #UpstartCrow “Beware My Sting!” directed by #RichardBoden & written by #BenElton

🌟 #DavidMitchell #LizaTarbuck #HarryEnfield #PaulaWilcox #HelenMonks #RobRouse #GemmaWhelan #TimDownie #DominicColeman #MarkHeap

Robin Ince, Nigel Planer, Ben Elton sat together on stage discussing Rik Mayall, with the yellow Slapstick event poster in the background - Rik! The Anarchic Genius of Rik Mayall.

It's been 11 years since we lost creative genius Rik Mayall all too soon.

A pioneer of alternative comedy, we still feel honoured to have paid tribute at Slapstick Festival 2025 with #BenElton and #NigelPlaner, hosted by @robinince.bsky.social.

📸 David Betteridge

#rikmayall #theyoungones

BBC Two - Upstart Crow, Series 3, Go On and I Will Follow As Will wrestles with temptation, a bigger threat to his family lurks in the wings.

10pm TODAY on @BBCTwo

From 2018, s3 Ep 6 of #BBC #Comedy📺 #UpstartCrow “Go On and I Will Follow” directed by #RichardBoden & written by #BenElton

🌟 #DavidMitchell #LizaTarbuck #HarryEnfield #PaulaWilcox #HelenMonks #RobRouse #GemmaWhelan #TimDownie #DominicColeman #MarkHeap

According to Ben Elton, humanity (as a whole, I assume) is a bit "thick"... based on some of the things we've done recently, it's hard to fault him.

#benelton #humanity #humanstupidity #stupidity

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Just read the intro and of course first thing that comes into my head is.....

Doubleseat, Doubleseat, Gotta get a Doubleseat

Thanks #BenElton

#OnThisDay 30 April 1998 📺TV Listings
Nigel prepares to start a new life in Scotland in #EastEnders.
#StephanieCole stars in KEEPING MUM.
#JoBrand plays a celebrity version of COUNTDOWN.
Stand up in THE #BenElton SHOW and from #StewartLee in THE COMEDY NETWORK.

10pm TODAY on @BBCTwo

From 2018, s3 Ep 4 of #BBC #Comedy📺 #UpstartCrow “Sigh No More” directed by #RichardBoden & written by #BenElton

🌟 #DavidMitchell #LizaTarbuck #HarryEnfield #PaulaWilcox #HelenMonks #RobRouse #GemmaWhelan #TimDownie #DominicColeman #AdrianEdmondson

Talking Bottom visited @SlapstickFest to see the fantastic events with special guests Nigel Planer and Ben Elton discussing Rik Mayall's 'anarchic genius'. Listen to our podcast ep on it here: apple.co/4jPBUnN
#comedy #slapstick #rikmayall #nigelplaner #benelton #youngones

10pm TODAY on @BBCTwo

From 2018, s3 Ep 2 of #BBC #Comedy📺 #UpstartCrow “Wild Laughter in the Throat of Death” directed by #RichardBoden & written by #BenElton

🌟 #DavidMitchell #LizaTarbuck #HarryEnfield #PaulaWilcox #HelenMonks #RobRouse #GemmaWhelan #TimDownie #DominicColeman

Ben Elton wrote this book in 1989. Nearly 40 years ago. And I’ve been thinking about it lately. For some reason. #benelton

10pm TODAY on @BBCTwo

From 2018, s3 Ep 1 of #BBC #Comedy📺 #UpstartCrow “Lord, What Fools These Mortals Be!” directed by #RichardBoden & written by #BenElton

🌟 #DavidMitchell #LizaTarbuck #HarryEnfield #PaulaWilcox #HelenMonks #RobRouse #GemmaWhelan #NigelPlaner #MarkHeap #DominicColeman #TimDownie

Performance poster: “Ben Elton live @ Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane” (Authentic Stupidity Tour, 1 April 2025)

30 years post- The Man From Auntie, Ben Elton remains a stand-up comedic force of nature: irreverent, fast-talking and provocative, conjuring hyperbolic waves to surf to the shores of taboo—uproariously dumping (himself) on society’s fads, foibles, affectations and bona fide horse-fuckery. #BenElton

#OnThisDay 16 March 1991 📺TV Listings
#BenElton is the guest on GOING LIVE!
A new series of LITTLE AND LARGE begins, featuring special guests #TerryWogan and #ChesneyHawkes.
The first of new comedy adventure THE WINJIN' POM.
The last in the series of 'ALLO 'ALLO.

Popcorn Popped Off! - Whats The Show Popcorn is a satirical black comedy by Ben Elton that proudly makes social commentary whilst generating many laughs. Directed by Aaron Evans, this producti...

Popcorn-popped-off: a thrilling satire of the 90s with dynamic performances and a unique set. Read Amanda's review now! #Popcorn #Theatre #Comedy #Review #ShowReview #BenElton #BrittanyBell