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 3 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
- Mr. Bean (1990) Writer
- Blackadder (1983) as Anarchist
- Question Time (1979) as Self - Panellist
- Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg (2022) Cast
- V Graham Norton (2002) as Self
- Q&A (2008) as Self - Panellist
- The Young Ones (1982) as Baz
- Parkinson (1998) as Self
- Going Live! (1987) as Self
- The Thin Blue Line (1995) as Homeless Man
- The Heaven and Earth Show (1998) Cast
- Upstart Crow (2016) Writer
- French & Saunders (1987) as Guest
- Angela and Friends (2009) Cast
- Have You Been Paying Attention? (2019) as Panellist
- The Secret Policeman's Ball (1976) as Self
- Harry Enfield and Chums (1994) as Benny Elton
- Much Ado About Nothing (1993) as Verges
- Filthy Rich & Catflap (1987) as Art Exhibition Guest
- Girls On Top (1985) Script Editor
- Saturday Live (1986) as Host
- Alfresco (1983) as Various
- Happy Families (1985) as Roland
- Stark (1993) as CD
- This Morning (1988) as Self
- Omnibus Presents Comic Relief (1986) Cast
- There's Nothing to Worry About! (1982) as Various
- Clive Anderson All Talk (1996) as Self
- All Is True (2018) Screenplay
- Maybe Baby (2000) Director
- Enough Rope With Andrew Denton (2003) Cast
- Saturday Night Clive (1989) Cast
- Blessed (2005) Director
- The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball (1989) as Self
- The Chris McCausland Show (2024) as Self
- The BRITs at 40 (2020) as Self
- Love Never Dies (2012) Musical
- Blackadder's Most Cunning Moments (2008) as Self
- Blackadder: A Cunning Story (2023) as Self - Contributor
- We Are Most Amused (2008) as Self
- The One Ronnie (2010) Writer
- Live from Studio Five (2009) as Self
- Blackadder's Christmas Carol (1988) Writer
- Ben Elton: The Man from Auntie (1990) Cast
- Blackadder Exclusive: The Whole Rotten Saga (2008) as Self
- Bottom Mindless Violence (2004) as Baz (archive footage)
- The Story of Bean (1997) as Self
- Blackadder: Back & Forth (1999) Writer
- Blackadder: The Lost Pilot (2023) as Self
- O.T.T. (1982) Cast
- Blackadder: The Cavalier Years (1988) Writer
- Rowan Atkinson Live (1992) Writer
- Rik Mayall: Lord of Misrule (2014) as Self
- When Comedy Changed Forever (2006) as Self (archive material)
- Blackadder Rides Again (2008) as Self
- The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball (1987) as Self
- Laughs and Larrikins Cast
- Three Summers (2017) Director
- Mr. Bean Takes an Exam (1991) Writer
- The Comic Relief Utterly Utterly Rude Video Live (1986) as Self
- Get a Grip (2007) Cast
- All Saints: The Video (1998) as Himself (archive footage) (uncredited)
- The Many Faces of Ronnie Barker (2012) as Self
- Filth! (1994) as Himself
- Is Benny Hill Still Funny? (2006) as Self
- The London Studios: Home of the Stars (2018) as Self
- The Last Laugh (1990) as Self
- How The Young Ones Changed Comedy (2018) as (Archive Footage)
- The Wright Way (2013) Creator
- Rowan Atkinson Live: Invisible Drum Kit (1992) Writer
- The Story of Bean as Self
- Ben Elton: Live (1997) as Himself
- The Ben Elton Show (1998) Cast
- Oh No, Not Them (1989) Creator
- Happy Families (1985) Writer
- Madness the Pilot (1984) Writer
- Ben Elton: Live (2022) as Self
- Filthy Rich & Catflap (1987) Writer
- Ben Elton: Very Live (1993) as Himself
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 Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball (1989), The BRITs at 40 (2020).
What TV shows has Ben Elton appeared in?
Selected TV credits: The One Show (2006), Mr. Bean (1990), Blackadder (1983), Question Time (1979), Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg (2022).
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