Where to watch Ben Elton in the UK
Find every Ben Elton film and TV show streaming, free, or available to rent in the UK. Updated daily — verified 6 May 2026.
Already a successful comedian, Ben Elton turned to writing situation comedies during the 1980s and penned BBC classics such as "The Young Ones" (1982), "Black-Adder II" (1986), "Black Adder the Third" (1987), "Blackadder 4" (1989) and during the 1990s "The Thin Blue Line" (1995). He provided lyrics for Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical, "The Beautiful Game", which was nominated for Best Musical at the Laurence Olivier Theatre Awards in 2001 (2000 season). His comedy, "Popcorn", performed at the Apollo Theatre, was awarded the 1998 Laurence Olivier Theatre Award for Best New Comedy of the 1997 se…
Ben Elton films streaming in the UK
Most-watched films featuring Ben Elton, available across UK streaming, rent and buy.
Ben Elton TV shows streaming in the UK
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- The One Show (2006) as Self
- Q&A (2008) as Self - Panellist
- Mr. Bean (1990) Writer
- Question Time (1979) as Self - Panellist
- Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg (2022) Cast
- Parkinson (1998) as Self
- Blackadder (1983) as Anarchist
- The Young Ones (1982) as Baz
- V Graham Norton (2002) as Self
- Going Live! (1987) as Self
- Have You Been Paying Attention? (2019) as Panellist
- The Thin Blue Line (1995) as Homeless Man
- Saturday Live (1986) as Host
- The Secret Policeman's Ball (1976) as Self
- Harry Enfield and Chums (1994) as Benny Elton
- Upstart Crow (2016) Writer
- The Heaven and Earth Show (1998) Cast
- French & Saunders (1987) as Guest
- Girls On Top (1985) Script Editor
- Angela and Friends (2009) Cast
- Much Ado About Nothing (1993) as Verges
- Filthy Rich & Catflap (1987) as Art Exhibition Guest
- Alfresco (1983) as Various
- Happy Families (1985) as Roland
- Stark (1993) as CD
- This Morning (1988) as Self
- Omnibus Presents Comic Relief (1986) Cast
- Clive Anderson All Talk (1996) as Self
- There's Nothing to Worry About! (1982) as Various
- All Is True (2018) Screenplay
- Maybe Baby (2000) Director
- Blessed (2005) Director
- The BRITs at 40 (2020) as Self
- Blackadder: Back & Forth (1999) Writer
- Live from Studio Five (2009) as Self
- O.T.T. (1982) Cast
- The Chris McCausland Show (2024) as Self
- Saturday Night Clive (1989) Cast
- Love Never Dies (2012) Musical
- Blackadder: The Lost Pilot (2023) as Self
- Blackadder's Most Cunning Moments (2008) as Self
- Blackadder: A Cunning Story (2023) as Self - Contributor
- Blackadder Rides Again (2008) as Self
- Enough Rope With Andrew Denton (2003) Cast
- Blackadder's Christmas Carol (1988) Writer
- The Story of Bean (1997) as Self
- The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball (1989) as Self
- Rik Mayall: Lord of Misrule (2014) as Self
- Blackadder Exclusive: The Whole Rotten Saga (2008) as Self
- Ben Elton: The Man from Auntie (1990) Cast
- The One Ronnie (2010) Writer
- The Last Laugh (1990) as Self
- We Are Most Amused (2008) as Self
- Bottom Mindless Violence (2004) as Baz (archive footage)
- When Comedy Changed Forever (2006) as Self (archive material)
- Filth! (1994) as Himself
- Blackadder: The Cavalier Years (1988) Writer
- Rowan Atkinson Live (1992) Writer
- The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball (1987) as Self
- All Saints: The Video (1998) as Himself (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Three Summers (2017) Director
- Mr. Bean Takes an Exam (1991) Writer
- How The Young Ones Changed Comedy (2018) as (Archive Footage)
- The London Studios: Home of the Stars (2018) as Self
- Laughs and Larrikins Cast
- The Ben Elton Show (1998) Cast
- Is Benny Hill Still Funny? (2006) as Self
- Rowan Atkinson Live: Invisible Drum Kit (1992) Writer
- The Wright Way (2013) Creator
- Get a Grip (2007) Cast
- The Many Faces of Ronnie Barker (2012) as Self
- The Story of Bean as Self
- The Comic Relief Utterly Utterly Rude Video Live (1986) as Self
- Happy Families (1985) Writer
- Oh No, Not Them (1989) Creator
- Ben Elton: Live (1997) as Himself
- Ben Elton: Very Live (1993) as Himself
- Madness the Pilot (1984) Writer
- Not Only Fred Dagg But Also John Clarke (2025) as Self
- Filthy Rich & Catflap (1987) Writer
Ben Elton — FAQ
Where can I watch Ben Elton films in the UK?
Ben Elton's films and TV shows are available across UK streaming services. Click any title in the filmography below to see exactly which UK service has it — Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV+, BBC iPlayer, ITVX, NOW, Sky, MUBI and more — updated daily.
What are Ben Elton's most popular films?
Most-watched Ben Elton films currently: Much Ado About Nothing (1993), All Is True (2018), Maybe Baby (2000), The BRITs at 40 (2020), Blackadder: Back & Forth (1999).
What TV shows has Ben Elton appeared in?
Selected TV credits: The One Show (2006), Q&A (2008), Mr. Bean (1990), Question Time (1979), Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg (2022).
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