With the release of his autobiography What Have I Done? (published October 2025) and an Australian in conversation tour with HG Nelson this November, Ben Elton has been popping up across Australian media – reflecting on a life in comedy, from The Young Ones to Blackadder.
Ch9 Ben Elton catches up with Today (TV)
Karl asks, “did ya come in with the Oasis boys?”
The Cheap Seats (TV)
Ben Elton had a role in one of Kenneth Branagh’s iconic Shakespeare films, but what was Sir Ken’s ‘note’ for Ben to help him nail his performance? Watch Ben with Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald on The Cheap Seats.
Photo credit: Ch10 The Cheap Seats
ABC Melbourne Breakfast (Radio)
On Roy & HG and how comedy evolves.
Fresh radio bite tying neatly to HG Nelson’s role hosting Ben’s Australian stage conversations for the memoir tour. Listen to ABC Melbourne Radio with Lehmo clip here.
The Guardian – Review of What Have I Done?
“What Have I Done? is an exhaustive account of the 66-year old’s career as a writer and comic, detailing every play, stand-up show, comedy series, movie and book here’s ever worked on, including multiple projects that never say the light of day.” Read The Guardian Review of Ben Elton’s What Have I Done? here.
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