After winning the C4 Talent Award for an original sitcom pilot entitled ‘The Trevor Ending Story’’ Channel 4 hailed Ben as a ‘Future Creative Hero’. Ben then went on to secure original script commissions from BBC3 and BBC Radio 4, as well as being a regular contributor to various sketch shows across TV and Radio. As an actor Ben has starred in an independent feature film called ‘We’ve Got The Toaster?’ that was shown at the Cannes Film Festival, played Steve in the teaser for ‘Trevor’ and most recently played a character in a T4 Movie Special for Hollywood blockbuster Source Code. Ben is also a presenter and is soon to start filming a brand new entertainment show for Sky where he will be the resident funny man. Comedy writing credits
‘Cranberry’s Crib’ – Original sitcom pilot
Commissioned script by BBC Radio 4, 2010
‘Elbow Eddie’ – Original sitcom pilot
Commissioned script by BBC Radio 4, 2009
‘Run for your Life’ – Original sitcom pilot
Optioned and developed by Two Four Productions, 2008
Commissioned script by BBC Three
‘The Fromet & Delow Show’ – Original sketch show pilot
2008
‘Wakeside’ – Original sketch show pilot
2008
Various sketches, ‘Armstrong & Miller’, BBC1
Commissioned sketches by Hat Trick Productions, 2007
‘The Trevor Ending Story’ – Original sitcom pilot
Optioned and developed by Hat Trick Productions, 2007
Winner of Channel 4’s ‘4Talent Award’
Various sketches, ‘Dog Face’, E4
Commissioned sketches for Objective Productions, 2006
‘One Too Many’ – Original sitcom pilot
Optioned and developed by Hat Trick Productions, 2005
Live work
Various stand-up gigs in and around London, 2007 – 2011
Including; Crash Test Comedy Night, Pleasance Theatre, Islington
Industry testimonials
“Wonderful character comedy backed up with smart, contemporary ideas” – Stephen Merchant. Actor/Writer/Director – The Office, Extras, Cemetery Junction
“Having spent a lot of time working with Ben, I think he is just fantastic – flexible, creative, spirited and with a clear, distinctive voice.”
– Stuart Murphy. Former Controller – BBC Three. Controller – Sky 1, 2, 3
“This is what Ben needs to be doing for a living!” – Andy Hamilton. Creator/Writer – Drop the Dead Donkey, Bedtime, Outnumbered
“Brilliant dialogue and a great grasp of characterization” – Shane Allen. Comedy Commissioner, Channel 4
“Extremely sparky writing” – Ash Atalla. Series Producer – The Office, The IT Crowd
“A brilliant first script” – Phil Clarke. Producer – The Peep Show
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