Alternative comedy and sketch comedy, consisted of Manchester University and Royal Central School graduates Ade Edmondson, Rik Mayall, Nigel Planer, Dawn French, and Jennifer Saunders, who began to aim their talents at television. As "The Comic Strip Presents", the group made over 40 television films for both Channel 4 and BBC. Ben Elton, who had by then become the Comedy Store's next MC, was invited by Rik Mayall to join him as co-writer of BBC2's TV hit sitcom "The Young Ones". However, it was as MC of Channel 4's new comedy show "Saturday Live" that Elton found fame in his own right.
Chris Chantler (writer) Chris Chantler (writer) Chris Chantler is a British comedy writer, occasional performer, and doom metal musician. His work includes "An A-Z of The British Countryside" (BBC 7), "Peacefully In Their Sleeps" (Radio 4), "Two Posh Old Men" (UKTV), "The Milk Run" (BBC Radio 1), and "Stairlift To Heaven" in the Children's BBC comedy showcase slot Gina's Laughing Gear. He also provided material for three of Howard Read's Edinburgh Festival shows. Chris has recently had success as co-writer and occasional actor in the 13 episodes of "Little Howard's Big Question" which aired on Children's BBC January 2009 through March 2009. He