S1 EP9: Ben Elton on ‘cancel culture’, his early stand up career, and writing for Blackadder and The Young Ones

Louis 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 Ones
youtube.com/watch?v=TLwc9lbJlIQ

Blackadder
youtube.com/watch?v=rW2sBwrRbfo

The Thin Blue Line
youtube.com/watch?v=6pSkJ5K74e4

Upstart Crow
youtube.com/watch?v=JH_KU_MI0OM

We Will Rock You Musical
youtube.com/watch?v=5WsZ1iD5cpM

Stark by Ben Elton
amazon.co.uk/Stark-Satirical-Thriller-Ben-Elto…

Saturday Night Live
youtube.com/watch?v=Ptx_H2XWGV8

Four Weddings and a Funeral
youtube.com/watch?v=g-HeV8Z6iXc

Jim Davidson’s YouTube channel ‘Jim Davidson's Ustreme’
youtube.com/@jimdavidsonustreme/videos

Gridlock by Ben Elton
amazon.co.uk/Gridlock-Ben-Elton/dp/0552773565

Friday Night Liveyoutube.com/watch?v=WBTKzxOJkQo&t=197s

Credits:
Producer: Paul Kobrak
Assistant Producer: Maan Al-Yasiri
Production Manager: Francesca Bassett
Music: Miguel D’Oliveira
Show notes compiled by Shaloma Ellis
Executive Producer: Arron Fellows

A Mindhouse Production exclusively for Spotify
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