‘What Have I Done? snaps, crackles and pops with wit, bravado and glorious Ben-ness. A triumph’ – Stephen Fry

‘A big life chronicled by truly the Upstart Crow of our generation’ – Dawn French

Ben Elton has done everything and worked with everyone. Now, in this frank, straightforward, 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 sparked 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 groundbreaking work.

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

For decades, Ben has been making people laugh, think, and get into plenty of trouble – these are the uncensored stories.

‘Funny and fascinating, it’s a story of triumph and disaster and is the closest you’ll get to understanding where great comedy comes from’ – David Mitchell

‘Bloody marvellous’ – Jo Brand

Pages: 480, Year of Publication: 1014, Dimensions: 15.3x15.3cm