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
Erez Ben–Ari Erez Ben–Ari Erez Ben–Ari (, b. 1973 in Tivon, Israel) is an influential journalist, author, technologist, comedian and producer. He also wrote, produced and hosted TV and Radio programs and formed several non-profit organizations and operations. Ben–Ari started his career as an independent writer in Israel, founding PCPhobia, the very first self-help website in Hebrew. Shortly after, he joined the technology section of Maariv, focusing initially on computer-related subjects, and later on writing in other sections as well. Later on, he wrote for almost all major Israeli newspapers and online portals including Yedioth, Walla!, Calcalist and most recently Mako. Ben-Ari