Ben Elton
Ben Elton is one of Britain's most provocative and entertaining writers. From celebrity to climate change, from the First World War to the end of the world, his books give his unique perspective on some of the most controversial topics of our time.
He has written twelve major bestsellers, including Stark, Popcorn, Inconceivable (filmed as Maybe Baby, which he also directed), Dead Famous, High Society (WH Smith People's Choice Award 2003) and The First Casualty.
He has also written some of television's most popular and incisive comedy, including The Young Ones, Blackadder and The Man From Auntie. His stage work includes three West End plays and the hit musicals The Beautiful Game and We Will Rock You.
He is married with three children.
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Ben Elton, the comedian behind The Blackadder series and author of PAST MORTEM and CHART THROB, is set to write, produce and host a brand new live variety show, airing on Channel 9 early next year. The show, titled LIVE FROM PLANET EARTH will be a smart and high energy live show, featuring Elton’s renowned stand-up routines. "With LIVE FROM PLANET EARTH I want to bring a unique and exciting...
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Books by Ben Elton
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Ben Elton Collection: Gridlock, Chart Throb and Blind Faith
by Ben EltonTogether in one ebook file, Gridlock, Chart Throb and Blind Faith are a triple bill of biting social satire from bestselling novelist & comedian, Ben Elton
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Chart Throb
by Ben EltonA biting social satire of one of the world's most popular cultural phenomena from the bestselling author of THE FIRST CASUALTY.
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The First Casualty
by Ben EltonBen Elton’s first historical thriller now in paperback. The first casualty of war is truth.
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Past Mortem
by Ben EltonA heart-stopping thriller and a killer comic romance from one of the most popular authors today.
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Inconceivable
by Ben EltonThe hilarious and poignant new novel from one of Britain’s most entertaining and provocative writers.
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Blast From The Past
by Ben EltonA blast of energy and zeitgeist from Britain's foremost comic talent.
