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
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLwc9lbJlIQ
Blackadder
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rW2sBwrRbfo
The Thin Blue Line
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pSkJ5K74e4
Upstart Crow
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JH_KU_MI0OM
We Will Rock You Musical
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WsZ1iD5cpM
Stark by Ben Elton
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Stark-Satirical-Thriller-Ben-Elton/dp/0552773557
Saturday Night Live
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ptx_H2XWGV8
Four Weddings and a Funeral
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-HeV8Z6iXc
Jim Davidson’s YouTube channel ‘Jim Davidson's Ustreme’
https://www.youtube.com/@jimdavidsonustreme/videos
Gridlock by Ben Elton
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gridlock-Ben-Elton/dp/0552773565
Friday Night Live https://www.youtube.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
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