Paul Merton
Paul James Martin, known under the stage name Paul Merton, is an English writer, actor, comedian, radio and television presenter. Known for his improvisation skill, Merton's humour is rooted in deadpan, surreal and sometimes dark comedy.
| Known For | Acting |
|---|---|
| Most Rating | 5.708 |
| Birthday | 1957-07-09 |
| Place of Birth | Parsons Green, London, England, UK |
| Also Known As |
2003
Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters
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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 upro...
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Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters
2005
Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters Volume 2
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Over 2½ hours of the award-winning topical news quiz, featuring previously unseen footage. Team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton are joined by a di...
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Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters Volume 2
1996
Rex the Runt: North by North Pole
7/1
The gang journey to the North Pole, and drill a hole to find out "What's at the center of the Earth?"
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Rex the Runt: North by North Pole
1997
Have I Got News for You: The Official Pirate Video
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A feature-length exclusive-to-video edition of Have I Got News For You.
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Have I Got News for You: The Official Pirate Video
2007
Hitler: The Comedy Years
5/1
A documentary about the portrayal of Adolf Hitler in popular culture.
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Hitler: The Comedy Years
2023
When Motorhoming Goes Horribly Wrong
0/0
As demand for motorhomes soars, Paul Merton narrates this revealing look at holidays on the road - including a giant spider invasion and tourists who...
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When Motorhoming Goes Horribly Wrong
2022
The Fringe, Fame and Me
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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 crucibl...
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The Fringe, Fame and Me
1991
Amnesty International's Big 30
4/1
In the tradition of the acclaimed series of British concerts known as The Secret Policemen's Ball, Amnesty International celebrates its 50th Anniversa...
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Amnesty International's Big 30
2000
The Suicidal Dog
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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 wif...
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The Suicidal Dog
1994
An Evening With Gary Lineker
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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 a...
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An Evening With Gary Lineker
2002
Spike Milligan I told you I was ill... A live tribute
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One of many tributes following the death of Spike Milligan. Comedians, actors and musicians join forces to present a live tribute featuring a selectio...
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Spike Milligan I told you I was ill... A live tribute
2009
Just a Minute
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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.
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Just a Minute
2017
Henry IX: The Lost King
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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...
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Henry IX: The Lost King
2006
The Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band: 40th Anniversary Celebration
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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 Band....
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The Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band: 40th Anniversary Celebration
2010
Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early Cinema
7/1
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...
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Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early Cinema
1994
Paul Merton at the London Palladium
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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 p...
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Paul Merton at the London Palladium
2002
The Very Best of 'Have I Got News for You'
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Compilation of classic moments and unseen outtakes from the first 23 series (1990-2002) of the popular BBC comedy show.
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The Very Best of 'Have I Got News for You'
2010
The Unforgettable Spike Milligan
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A documentary about Spike Milligan
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The Unforgettable Spike Milligan
2012
Magical Mystery Tour Revisited
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The making of The Beatles' controversial 1967 film, featuring previously unseen archive footage.
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Magical Mystery Tour Revisited
2008
Trials and Tribulations
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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 sackin...
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Trials and Tribulations
2000
Cinderella: The ITV Pantomime
8/1
A televised pantomime of Cinderella featuring various celebrities.
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Cinderella: The ITV Pantomime
2000
Aladdin: The ITV Pantomime
9/1
A televised pantomime of Aladdin with characters played by well-known celebrities.
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Aladdin: The ITV Pantomime
1998
Jack and the Beanstalk: The ITV Pantomime
7/2
A televised pantomime of Jack and the Beanstalk featuring various celebrities.
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Jack and the Beanstalk: The ITV Pantomime
2002
Dick Whittington: The ITV Pantomime
6/1
An adaptation of the folktale about a lonely boy, his beloved cat, and the hard decisions that come with their adventures.
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