Paul Merton
Popularity:1.889
Known For:Acting
Birthday:1957-07-09
Place of Birth:Parsons Green, London, England, UK
Homepage:http://paulmerton.com
Also Known As:
Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters (2003)
More than 160 minutes of the best moments from the top TV comedy news quiz, with a different guest presenter in the chair each week. Includes the...
Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters Volume 2 (2005)
Over 2½ hours of the award-winning topical news quiz, featuring previously unseen footage. Team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton are joined...
Rex the Runt: North by North Pole (1996)
The gang journey to the North Pole, and drill a hole to find out "What's at the center of the Earth?"
Have I Got News for You: The Official Pirate Video (1997)
A feature-length exclusive-to-video edition of Have I Got News For You.
Hitler: The Comedy Years (2007)
A documentary about the portrayal of Adolf Hitler in popular culture.
When Motorhoming Goes Horribly Wrong (2023)
As demand for motorhomes soars, Paul Merton narrates this revealing look at holidays on the road - including a giant spider invasion and tourists who...
The Fringe, Fame and Me (2022)
The Fringe, Fame and Me is the story of how a small Scottish arts festival that began 75 years ago this year became a national institution – a...
Amnesty International's Big 30 (1991)
In the tradition of the acclaimed series of British concerts known as The Secret Policemen's Ball, Amnesty International celebrates its 50th...
The Suicidal Dog (2000)
Steve is married and has a dog who seems to not be enjoying life. Steve is unaware of his wife's boredom with their monotonous life. Steve and his...
An Evening With Gary Lineker (1994)
From their 1991 stageplay An Evening with Gary Lineker was adapted for television in 1994 by Arthur Smith and Chris England. The action takes place...
Spike Milligan I told you I was ill... A live tribute (2002)
One of many tributes following the death of Spike Milligan. Comedians, actors and musicians join forces to present a live tribute featuring a...
Just a Minute (2009)
Directed and animated by Run Wrake, a one minute illustration of Paul Merton's words on Sudoku commissioned by the BBC for the Radio 4 website.
Henry IX: The Lost King (2017)
An immersive documentary reveals the story of a forgotten prince--Henry Frederick Stuart--who was a star of the first decade of the Stuart dynasty in...
The Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band: 40th Anniversary Celebration (2006)
This concert marks the 40th anniversary of the release of My Brother Makes The Noises For the Talkies, the first record by The Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah...
Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early Cinema (2010)
Paul Merton goes in search of the origins of screen comedy in the forgotten world of silent cinema - not in Hollywood, but closer to home in pre-1914...
Paul Merton at the London Palladium (1994)
The show with the sardonic wit for which Merton is famous. Plus his hilarious salute to the ice skaters Torvill and Dean, and a comic version of the...
The Very Best of 'Have I Got News for You' (2002)
Compilation of classic moments and unseen outtakes from the first 23 series (1990-2002) of the popular BBC comedy show.
The Unforgettable Spike Milligan (2010)
A documentary about Spike Milligan
Magical Mystery Tour Revisited (2012)
The making of The Beatles' controversial 1967 film, featuring previously unseen archive footage.
Trials and Tribulations (2008)
A retrospective of Colin Baker's turbulent three-years as the Sixth Doctor in Doctor Who (1963), covering his casting, the 1985 hiatus, and his...
Cinderella: The ITV Pantomime (2000)
A televised pantomime of Cinderella featuring various celebrities.
Aladdin: The ITV Pantomime (2000)
A televised pantomime of Aladdin with characters played by well-known celebrities.
Jack and the Beanstalk: The ITV Pantomime (1998)
A televised pantomime of Jack and the Beanstalk featuring various celebrities.
Dick Whittington: The ITV Pantomime (2002)
An adaptation of the folktale about a lonely boy, his beloved cat, and the hard decisions that come with their adventures.
Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early Cinema (2010)
Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early Cinema (2010)
The One Show (2006)
A topical magazine-style daily television programme broadcast live on BBC One.
Room 101 (1994)
Fast-moving game show meets talk show, which sees Frank Skinner refereeing three celebrities each week as they compete to banish their top peeve or...
One Foot In the Grave (1990)
One Foot in the Grave is a BBC television sitcom series The series features the exploits of Victor Meldrew and his long-suffering wife, Margaret....
Paul Merton: The Series (1991)
Fresh from his appearances on Whose Line is it Anyway?, Paul starred in his own comedy series on Channel 4, featuring a mix of surreal sketches,...
If You See God, Tell Him (1993)
Richard Briers plays Godfrey Spry, who, having been hit on the head in a freak accident, ends up with an attention span of just 30 seconds. As a...
The Young Ones (1982)
The misadventures of four lunatic students who live in a shared student house. There's Rick, the overblown political one addicted to Cliff Richard,...
Terry and Julian (1992)
Terry and Julian is a British sitcom that aired on Channel 4 in 1992. Starring Julian Clary, it was written by Clary, Paul Merton and John Henderson....
Paul Merton in India (2008)
Paul Merton in India is a television show broadcast on Channel 5 in the United Kingdom and Fox History & Entertainment in India. The first episode...
The Danny Baker Show (1994)
Weekly talk show hosted by Danny Baker featuring guests from the worlds of television, film and sport.
Paul Merton in Europe (2010)
Paul Merton in Europe is a six-part television series airing on Channel 5 from 11 January 2010 onwards. The series is a follow-up to Paul Merton in...
Paul Merton's Birth of Hollywood (2011)
Paul Merton's Birth of Hollywood is a 2011 BBC documentary series written, directed and presented by Paul Merton. The three-part series traces the...
Motorhoming With Merton and Webster (2021)
Paul Merton and his wife Suki Webster hit the road as they embrace Britain's booming motorhoming scene, seeking out the UK's most famous sights and...
Paul Merton's Adventures (2011)
British comedian Paul Merton keeps his comically-critical attitude while tasting some popular holiday types that never appealed to him, unlike...
Have I Got News for You (1990)
Hilarious, totally-irreverent, near-slanderous political quiz show, based mainly on news stories from the last week or so, that leaves no party,...
Who Do You Think You Are? (2004)
A British genealogy documentary series in which celebrities trace their ancestry, discovering secrets and surprises from their past.
Just a Minute (2012)
Just a Minute is a BBC Radio 4 radio comedy and television panel game chaired by Nicholas Parsons. Its first transmission on Radio 4 was on 22...
One Foot In the Grave (1990)
One Foot in the Grave is a BBC television sitcom series The series features the exploits of Victor Meldrew and his long-suffering wife, Margaret....
The One Show (2006)
A topical magazine-style daily television programme broadcast live on BBC One.
The One Show (2006)
A topical magazine-style daily television programme broadcast live on BBC One.
Have I Got News for You (1990)
Hilarious, totally-irreverent, near-slanderous political quiz show, based mainly on news stories from the last week or so, that leaves no party,...
Rex the Runt (1998)
Rex the Runt is an animated claymation television show produced by Aardman Animations for BBC Bristol in association with EVA Entertainment and...
Paul Merton's Silent Clowns (2007)
Paul Merton profiles some of the great stars of silent comedy, examining their lives and works, and uncovering seldom-seen material
Have I Got a Bit More News for You (1970)
Based on the week’s news and fronted by guest hosts, this extended version of the satirical news quiz features more of the stuff that wouldn't...
Paul Merton in China (2007)
Paul Merton in China was a four-part television series broadcast on Five commencing from 21 May 2007. It follows the journey of Paul Merton, comedian...
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip (2011)
Antiques experts accompany celebrities on a road trip around the UK searching for treasures and competing to make the most money at auction
Paul Merton's Secret Stations (2016)
More than 150 of Britain’s railway stations are request stops. You have to put out your arm to get the train to stop at the platform. In this...
Perfect Pub Walks with Bill Bailey (2024)
The comedian, musician and nature lover takes fellow comedian Alan Davies to the Peak District National Park, walking the Monsal Trail to...
Years and Years (2019)
As Britain is rocked by unstable political, economic and technological advances, members of the Lyons family converge on one crucial night in 2019....
Have I Got News for You (1990)
Hilarious, totally-irreverent, near-slanderous political quiz show, based mainly on news stories from the last week or so, that leaves no party,...
Thank God You're Here (2008)
UK-produced partially improvised comedy based on the original Australian show with the same name. In the show, four guests are placed into a scene...
Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955)
A television anthology series hosted by Alfred Hitchcock featuring dramas, thrillers, and mysteries.
Whose Line Is It Anyway? (1988)
An un-scripted comedy show in which four guest performers improvise their way through a series of games, many of which rely on audience suggestions.
Parkinson (1998)
Michael Parkinson returns for a second run of his iconic talk show.
Lorraine (2001)
Lorraine is the early weekday morning, lifestyle and entertainment show for ITV, presented by Lorraine Kelly and Kate Garraway. ITV Breakfast...
Lorraine (1970)
Paul Merton's Birth of Hollywood is a 2011 BBC documentary series written, directed and presented by Paul Merton. The three-part series traces the...
Lorraine (1970)
A television anthology series hosted by Alfred Hitchcock featuring dramas, thrillers, and mysteries.
Lorraine (1970)
A television anthology series hosted by Alfred Hitchcock featuring dramas, thrillers, and mysteries.
Lorraine (1970)
Terry and Julian is a British sitcom that aired on Channel 4 in 1992. Starring Julian Clary, it was written by Clary, Paul Merton and John Henderson....
Lorraine (1970)
Fresh from his appearances on Whose Line is it Anyway?, Paul starred in his own comedy series on Channel 4, featuring a mix of surreal sketches,...
Lorraine (1970)
Host Roy Wood Jr. and team captains Amber Ruffin and Michael Ian Black serve up a smart take on the news of the week and guide guests through comic...
Lorraine (1970)
Sticky Moments was a satirical British television game show that aired on Channel 4 in 1989 and 1990. It was hosted by the comedian Julian Clary.
Lorraine (1970)
Paul Merton's Birth of Hollywood is a 2011 BBC documentary series written, directed and presented by Paul Merton. The three-part series traces the...
Lorraine (1970)
Fresh from his appearances on Whose Line is it Anyway?, Paul starred in his own comedy series on Channel 4, featuring a mix of surreal sketches,...