Ben Elton returns to his comedy roots with 'Authentic Stupidity'

Ben Elton is back to being comedy match fit as he returns to his stand-up roots with new tour 'Authentic Stupidity' this autumn.
With a career spanning four decades, the writer and comedian has experienced the highs and lows of the entertainment world.
Ben talked to Laura Boyd about his first love, the theatre, and why finding the funny has never been more important.