Lecture
Mitch Benn
Thursday 22.01.2026
Mitch Benn
The Importance of Comedy
Thursday 22.01.2026
How to watch
This lecture starts on 22 January at 5:00pm (UK).
Summary
Mitch Benn, like all those who spread mirth for a living, has been wondering if he’s really making a difference, and if there is a point to what he is doing. Well, the good news is he’s had a long hard think about it and he’s figured it out, and he’s coming back to tell us all what the point of comedy, and much else besides, might be …
Mitch Benn
Mitch Benn is a comedian, author, satirical songwriter, musician, and actor, best known as the resident comic songwriter on BBC Radio 4’s The Now Show (1999–2016). As a comedian, Mitch has toured extensively in the UK and internationally over the last 20 years. His voice acting credits include the Good Omens TV and Radio 4 series, Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, and The Sandman audiobooks. Mitch has also authored three sci-fi novels. He has also written a weekly column in The New European newspaper and has a regular column on Substack.