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BEN ELTON - What Have I Done ? - My Autobiography , in hardback , First Edition / Impression published by Macmillan in 2025 .

This book is signed by the author - I met Ben at the Cheltenham Literature Festival .

An autobiography by the actor , screenwriter and comedian .

" Ben Elton has done everything and worked with everybody . Now , in this frank , forthright , and hugely entertaining book , he tells the whole story .

" Discover the truth behind iconic hits like The Young Ones , Blackadder , and We Will Rock You . Relive the pioneering stand-up of Saturday Live that birthed a comedy revolution . From being the BBC’s youngest-ever sitcom writer to his most recent , critically acclaimed stand-up tour , Ben reveals unique insights into his ground-breaking work .

" He talks honestly about his relationships with brilliant friends , inspiring contemporaries , and occasional foes . His life off-screen has been just as challenging and funny as it has been on , and he unpacks it all with wit , insight , and of course , a ‘ little bit of politics ’ .

" For decades , Ben’s been making people laugh , think , and getting on plenty of wicks - these are the uncensored stories . "

About Ben Elton

Ben Elton is a multi-award-winning novelist , playwright , television writer , screenwriter and lyricist . He is also a theatre , screen and TV director and a stand-up comedian . Born in Catford , south-east London , in 1959 , Ben went on to study drama at Manchester University . He began his professional career in 1981 .

The book is NEW , unread , but has some very slight shelf wear - looks good .

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