The comedian and author on his new musical about Twiggy, remembering Rik Mayall, and why he'd like to have a word with Julian Fellowes While studying drama at the University Of Manchester, Ben Elton met Rik Mayall and Adrian Edmondson. They became part of the 80s alternative comedy movement and Elton's first TV success came aged 23, when he co-created the sitcom The Young Ones. His subsequent TV comedy credits includ…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:43AM on September 10, 2023