Ben Elton is an atheist. Elton studied at Stillness Junior School and Godalming Grammar School in Surrey, South Warwickshire College in Stratford-upon-Avon and the University of Manchester. His first television appearance was a stand-up performance on the BBC1 youth and music programme, The "Oxford Road Show". His first TV success, at 23, came as co-writer of the television sitcom, "The Young Ones", in which he occasionally appeared. In 1983/84 he wrote and appeared in Granada Television's sketch show "Alfresco", which was also notable for early appearances by Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie, Emma Thompson and Robbie Coltrane. In 1985, Elton produced his first
Jon Foster (writer) World of Gumball.' He also wrote on the series 'Armstrong and Miller,' which won the Best Comedy BAFTA in 2010. Jon Foster (writer) Jon Foster (born 18 September 1981) is a triple BAFTA winning English film & TV comedy writer known for his frequent collaborations with screenwriter James Lamont. Foster grew up in Cheltenham, England, where he attended The Richard Pate School and Dean Close School. He later studied English and History at Trinity College Dublin, graduating in 2005. Alongside writing partner James Lamont, Foster has written the forthcoming "The Harry Hill Movie", as well as two seasons of "The