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1. Ben Elton's first major success came as co-writer of the sitcom "The Young Ones" for the BBC. With which member of the cast did he write it?
2. Although he co-wrote three series of "Blackadder", Ben Elton only made a single brief appearance in the series, in the episode "Sense and Senility". Which "Carry On" star also appeared in the episode?
3. In 1990, Ben Elton had his own stand-up series commissioned by the BBC. The title of this was derived from which 1960's TV series?
4. In 1998, "The Ben Elton Show" began on the BBC. Which legendary comedy performer regularly appeared on the show alongside Ben Elton?
5. In 2010, Ben Elton collaborated with Andrew Lloyd Webber on the writing of a follow-up to which of the composer's previous stage musicals?
6. Ben Elton has written a number of so-called 'jukebox musicals'. The first of these was "We Will Rock You", featuring the songs of Queen, but which solo artist provided the songs for the second?
7. In 2000, Ben Elton wrote and directed the film "Maybe Baby", based on his novel "Inconceivable". Which regular collaborator of Elton's starred in the film?
8. In 2018, Ben Elton wrote "All is True", a film about the later life of William Shakespeare. Who was the film's director?
9. In 1996, Ben Elton adapted one of his novels for the stage, which later played in London's West End. Which of his books did he adapt?
10. In 2020, Ben Elton wrote a stage version of one of his sitcoms, which played in London's West End. Which sitcom was the basis of the play?
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