Ben Elton

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Projects in Development (2 titles)	Budget
The Wiggles: Pandamonium! Director (attached), Writer Director (attached), Writer See fewer
We Will Rock You Writer (musical book), Writer (screenplay) Writer (musical book), Writer (screenplay) See fewer

Projects in Development (2 titles)

Budget

The Wiggles: Pandamonium!
Director (attached), Writer Director (attached), Writer See fewer

We Will Rock You
Writer (musical book), Writer (screenplay) Writer (musical book), Writer (screenplay) See fewer

Past Film & Video (12 titles)

Budget

Opening Weekend

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(US & Canada)

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(Worldwide)

All Is True (2018)
Writer (written by) Writer (written by) See fewer

$44K

$1.2MM

$3MM

Three Summers (2017)
Director, Writer (written by) Director, Writer (written by) See fewer

$526K

Popcorn at the Friars Club (2014)
(Video) - Writer Writer See fewer

Popcorn (2014)
(Short) - Writer (novel) Writer (novel) See fewer

Love Never Dies (2012)
Writer (written by) Writer (written by) See fewer

$6K

More Great Comedy Moments (2003)
(Video) - Kendal Mintcake (archive footage), Writer (written by: "The Young Ones" and "Filthy Rich & Catflap") Kendal Mintcake (archive footage), Writer (written by: "The Young Ones" and "Filthy Rich & Catflap") See fewer

Maybe Baby (2000)
Director, Writer ("Sperm Test In The Morning"), Writer (written by) Director, Writer ("Sperm Test In The Morning"), Writer (written by) See fewer

$8K

$21K

$174K

Blackadder Back & Forth (1999)
(Short) - Writer (television series "Blackadder II", "Blackadder the Third" and "Blackadder Goes Forth") (uncredited), Writer (written by) Writer (television series "Blackadder II", "Blackadder the Third" and "Blackadder Goes Forth") (uncredited), Writer (written by) See fewer

£3MM

Ben Elton: Ben Elton Live (1997)
(Video) - Self, Co-Executive Producer, Writer (written by) Self, Co-Executive Producer, Writer (written by) See fewer

Ben Elton: Very Live (1993)
(Video) - Self, Writer (written by) Self, Writer (written by) See fewer

Much Ado About Nothing (1993)
Verges Verges See fewer

$11MM

$109K

$23MM

Mr. Bean Takes an Exam (1991)
(Short) - Writer Writer See fewer

Past Television (46 titles)	Episodes
Only Connect (2024) (TV Series) - Additional Questions (1 episode, 2024) Additional Questions (1 episode, 2024) See fewer Christmas Special (Dec 24, 2024) Additional Questions Additional Questions See fewer	1
Ben Elton: The Great Railway Disaster (2023) (TV Movie) - Self - Presenter, Writer (written by) Self - Presenter, Writer (written by) See fewer
Blackadder: A Cunning Story (2023) (TV Movie) - Self, With Thanks To Self, With Thanks To See fewer
Meet the Richardsons (2023) (TV Series) - Actor (1 episode, 2023) Actor (1 episode, 2023) See fewer Episode #4.1 (Apr 6, 2023) Season 4, Episode 1 - Actor Actor See fewer	1
Upstart Crow (2016–2020) (TV Series) - Writer (created by) (21 episodes, 2016), Writer (written by) (20 episodes, 2016) Writer (created by) (21 episodes, 2016), Writer (written by) (20 episodes, 2016) See fewer Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow: A Lockdown Christmas 1603 (Dec 21, 2020) Season 4, Episode 1 - Writer (created by) Writer (created by) See fewer See more See fewer Loading	21
The Ronnie Barker Comedy Lecture (2017) (TV Series) - Self - Lecturer (1 episode, 2017), Writer (written by) (1 episode, 2017) Self - Lecturer (1 episode, 2017), Writer (written by) (1 episode, 2017) See fewer Episode #1.1 (Aug 25, 2017) Season 1, Episode 1 - Self - Lecturer, Writer (written by) Self - Lecturer, Writer (written by) See fewer	1
The Wright Way (2013) (TV Series) - Producer (6 episodes, 2013), Writer (3 episodes, 2013), Writer (written by) (3 episodes, 2013) Producer (6 episodes, 2013), Writer (3 episodes, 2013), Writer (written by) (3 episodes, 2013) See fewer The Deadly Receptacle (May 28, 2013) Season 1, Episode 6 - Producer, Writer Producer, Writer See fewer See more See fewer Loading	6
Ben Elton Live from Planet Earth (2011) (TV Series) - Self - Host (3 episodes, 2011), Writer (written by) (3 episodes, 2011) Self - Host (3 episodes, 2011), Writer (written by) (3 episodes, 2011) See fewer Episode #1.3 (Feb 22, 2011) Season 1, Episode 3 - Self - Host, Writer (written by) Self - Host, Writer (written by) See fewer See more See fewer Loading	3
The One Ronnie (2010) (TV Movie) - Writer (written by) Writer (written by) See fewer
The Learning Curves (2010) (TV Movie) - Inspiration Inspiration See fewer
Blackadder Rides Again (2008) (TV Movie) - Self, Thanks Self, Thanks See fewer
Blackadder Exclusive: The Whole Rotten Saga (2008) (TV Movie) - Self, Thanks Self, Thanks See fewer
Get a Grip (2007) (TV Series) - Self - Presenter (1 episode, 2007), Writer (written by) (1 episode, 2007) Self - Presenter (1 episode, 2007), Writer (written by) (1 episode, 2007) See fewer Episode #1.5 (May 2, 2007) Season 1, Episode 5 - Self - Presenter, Writer (written by) Self - Presenter, Writer (written by) See fewer	1
Blessed (2005) (TV Series) - Director (8 episodes, 2005), Writer (8 episodes, 2005) Director (8 episodes, 2005), Writer (8 episodes, 2005) See fewer Let's Spend the Night Together (Dec 9, 2005) Season 1, Episode 8 - Director, Writer Director, Writer See fewer See more See fewer Loading	8
A Royal Birthday Celebration (1998) (TV Movie) - Writer (additional material) Writer (additional material) See fewer
Norman Ormal: A Very Political Turtle (1998) (TV Movie) - Jack Student Jack Student See fewer
The Ben Elton Show (1998) (TV Series) - Self (8 episodes, 1998), Writer (8 episodes, 1998) Self (8 episodes, 1998), Writer (8 episodes, 1998) See fewer Episode #1.8 (Jun 4, 1998) Season 1, Episode 8 - Self, Writer Self, Writer See fewer See more See fewer Loading	8
The Thin Blue Line (1995–1996) (TV Series) - Writer (creator) (14 episodes, 1995), Producer (14 episodes, 1995), Writer (written by) (14 episodes, 1995), Homeless Man (1 episode, 1995) Writer (creator) (14 episodes, 1995), Producer (14 episodes, 1995), Writer (written by) (14 episodes, 1995), Homeless Man (1 episode, 1995) See fewer The Green Eyed Monster (Dec 23, 1996) Season 2, Episode 7 - Producer, Writer (creator), Writer (written by) Producer, Writer (creator), Writer (written by) See fewer See more See fewer Loading	14
Mr. Bean (1990–1995) (TV Series) - Writer (1 episode, 1995), Writer (written by) (1 episode, 1990) Writer (1 episode, 1995), Writer (written by) (1 episode, 1990) See fewer The Best Bits of Mr. Bean (Dec 15, 1995) Season 1, Episode 15 - Writer Writer See fewer Mr. Bean (Apr 2, 1992) Season 1, Episode 1 - Writer (written by) Writer (written by) See fewer	2
Harry Enfield and Chums (1994) (TV Series) - Benny Elton (1 episode, 1994) Benny Elton (1 episode, 1994) See fewer Episode #1.1 (Nov 4, 1994) Season 1, Episode 1 - Benny Elton Benny Elton See fewer	1
The Man from Auntie (1990–1994) (TV Series) - Self / Various (12 episodes, 1990), Writer (written by) (12 episodes, 1990) Self / Various (12 episodes, 1990), Writer (written by) (12 episodes, 1990) See fewer Episode #2.6 (Mar 10, 1994) Season 2, Episode 6 - Self / Various, Writer (written by) Self / Various, Writer (written by) See fewer See more See fewer Loading	12
Stark (1993) (TV Mini-series) - CD (3 episodes, 1993), Writer (novel) (3 episodes, 1993), Writer (written by) (3 episodes, 1993) CD (3 episodes, 1993), Writer (novel) (3 episodes, 1993), Writer (written by) (3 episodes, 1993) See fewer Episode #1.3 (Dec 22, 1993) Season 1, Episode 3 - CD, Writer (novel), Writer (written by) CD, Writer (novel), Writer (written by) See fewer See more See fewer Loading	3
Rowan Atkinson Live (1992) (TV Special) - Writer (written by) Writer (written by) See fewer
Comic Relief (1991) (TV Special) - Self, Writer (uncredited) Self, Writer (uncredited) See fewer
The Last Laugh (1990) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1990), Writer (1 episode, 1990) Self (1 episode, 1990), Writer (1 episode, 1990) See fewer Ben Elton (1990) Self, Writer Self, Writer See fewer	1
Blackadder Goes Forth (1989) (TV Series) - Writer (by) (6 episodes, 1989) Writer (by) (6 episodes, 1989) See fewer Goodbyeee (Nov 2, 1989) Season 1, Episode 6 - Writer (by) Writer (by) See fewer See more See fewer Loading	6
A Night of Comic Relief 2 (1989) (TV Special) - Writer (uncredited) Writer (uncredited) See fewer
Blackadder's Christmas Carol (1988) (TV Movie) - Writer (by) Writer (by) See fewer
Saturday Live (1986–1988) (TV Series) - Self - Host / Self (4 episodes, 1986), Writer (written by) (4 episodes, 1986) Self - Host / Self (4 episodes, 1986), Writer (written by) (4 episodes, 1986) See fewer Episode #3.5 (Mar 18, 1988) Season 3, Episode 5 - Self - Host, Writer (written by) Self - Host, Writer (written by) See fewer See more See fewer Loading	4
Blackadder: The Cavalier Years (1988) (TV Short) - Writer Writer See fewer
Comic Relief (1988) (TV Special) - Writer Writer See fewer
Blackadder the Third (1987) (TV Series) - Writer (by) (6 episodes, 1987), Anarchist (1 episode, 1987) Writer (by) (6 episodes, 1987), Anarchist (1 episode, 1987) See fewer Duel and Duality (Oct 22, 1987) Season 1, Episode 6 - Writer (by) Writer (by) See fewer See more See fewer Loading	6
First Aids (1987) (TV Special) - Writer Writer See fewer
Filthy Rich & Catflap (1987) (TV Series) - Writer (written by) (6 episodes, 1987), Art Exhibition Guest (1 episode, 1987) Writer (written by) (6 episodes, 1987), Art Exhibition Guest (1 episode, 1987) See fewer Episode #1.6 (Feb 11, 1987) Season 1, Episode 6 - Writer (written by) Writer (written by) See fewer See more See fewer Loading	6
Girls on Top (1985–1986) (TV Series) - Script Editor (13 episodes, 1985) Script Editor (13 episodes, 1985) See fewer Lower the Donkey (Dec 11, 1986) Season 2, Episode 6 - Script Editor Script Editor See fewer See more See fewer Loading	13
Lenny Henry Tonite (1986) (TV Series) - Writer (written by) (1 episode, 1986) Writer (written by) (1 episode, 1986) See fewer Pratt Outta Hell (Sep 4, 1986) Season 1, Episode 1 - Writer (written by) Writer (written by) See fewer	1
Comic Relief (1986) (TV Special) - Self, Writer Self, Writer See fewer
Blackadder II (1986) (TV Series) - Writer (by) (6 episodes, 1986) Writer (by) (6 episodes, 1986) See fewer Chains (Feb 20, 1986) Season 1, Episode 6 - Writer (by) Writer (by) See fewer See more See fewer Loading	6
Happy Families (1985) (TV Series) - Writer (written by) (6 episodes, 1985), Roland (1 episode, 1985) Writer (written by) (6 episodes, 1985), Roland (1 episode, 1985) See fewer Reunion (Nov 21, 1985) Season 1, Episode 6 - Writer (written by) Writer (written by) See fewer See more See fewer Loading	6
Madness the Pilot (1984) (TV Short) - Writer Writer See fewer
Spitting Image (1984) (TV Series) - Writer (written by) (3 episodes, 1984) Writer (written by) (3 episodes, 1984) See fewer Episode #1.12 (Jun 17, 1984) Season 1, Episode 12 - Writer (written by) Writer (written by) See fewer See more See fewer Loading	3
Alfresco (1983–1984) (TV Series) - Various Characters / Man at Party / Man in Wheelchair / Mr. Butcher / Soldier / … (13 episodes, 1983), Writer (written by) (13 episodes, 1983) See more Various Characters / Man at Party / Man in Wheelchair / Mr. Butcher / Soldier / Patient / Teacher / Miracle Morkins / German Soldier / John (13 episodes, 1983), Writer (written by) (13 episodes, 1983) See fewer Episode #2.6 (Jun 2, 1984) Season 2, Episode 6 - Various Characters, Writer (written by) Various Characters, Writer (written by) See fewer See more See fewer Loading	13
The Young Ones (1982–1984) (TV Series) - Writer (written by) (12 episodes, 1982), Man in Beer Commercial / Grange Hill Student / Kendal Mintcake / DJ / Cat / Baz (5 episodes, 1982), Writer ("The Tomato Song") (1 episode, 1982) Writer (written by) (12 episodes, 1982), Man in Beer Commercial / Grange Hill Student / Kendal Mintcake / DJ / Cat / Baz (5 episodes, 1982), Writer ("The Tomato Song") (1 episode, 1982) See fewer Summer Holiday (Jun 19, 1984) Season 2, Episode 6 - Man in Beer Commercial, Writer (written by) Man in Beer Commercial, Writer (written by) See fewer See more See fewer Loading	12
An Evening for Nicaragua (1983) (TV Special) - Self, Writer Self, Writer See fewer
There's Nothing to Worry About! (1982) (TV Series) - Insurance Salesman / Actor / Ranulph Whiteshaft / Dr. Ludovic Klutz / TV Viewer / … (3 episodes, 1982), Writer (written by) (3 episodes, 1982) See more Insurance Salesman / Actor / Ranulph Whiteshaft / Dr. Ludovic Klutz / TV Viewer / Wally / Cartwheel / Man on Street / Milkman / Nigel (3 episodes, 1982), Writer (written by) (3 episodes, 1982) See fewer Episode #1.3 (Jun 24, 1982) Season 1, Episode 3 - Insurance Salesman / Actor / Ranulph Whiteshaft / Dr. Ludovic Klutz / TV Viewer, Writer (written by) Insurance Salesman / Actor / Ranulph Whiteshaft / Dr. Ludovic Klutz / TV Viewer, Writer (written by) See fewer See more See fewer Loading	3
Three of a Kind (1981) (TV Series) - Writer (written by) (1 episode, 1981) Writer (written by) (1 episode, 1981) See fewer Episode #1.4 (Jul 22, 1981) Season 1, Episode 4 - Writer (written by) Writer (written by) See fewer	1

Past Television (46 titles)

Episodes

Only Connect (2024)
(TV Series) - Additional Questions (1 episode, 2024) Additional Questions (1 episode, 2024) See fewer

Christmas Special (Dec 24, 2024) Additional Questions Additional Questions See fewer

Ben Elton: The Great Railway Disaster (2023)
(TV Movie) - Self - Presenter, Writer (written by) Self - Presenter, Writer (written by) See fewer

Blackadder: A Cunning Story (2023)
(TV Movie) - Self, With Thanks To Self, With Thanks To See fewer

Meet the Richardsons (2023)
(TV Series) - Actor (1 episode, 2023) Actor (1 episode, 2023) See fewer

Episode #4.1 (Apr 6, 2023) Season 4, Episode 1 - Actor Actor See fewer

Upstart Crow (2016–2020)
(TV Series) - Writer (created by) (21 episodes, 2016), Writer (written by) (20 episodes, 2016) Writer (created by) (21 episodes, 2016), Writer (written by) (20 episodes, 2016) See fewer

Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow: A Lockdown Christmas 1603 (Dec 21, 2020) Season 4, Episode 1 - Writer (created by) Writer (created by) See fewer

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