Paul Merton

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Paul Merton

Acting 69 July 9, 1957

Parsons Green, London, England, UK

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 humou…

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Have I Got a Bit More News for You

Have I Got a Bit More News for You

7.2 TV Show
The One Show

The One Show

4.4 2006 TV Show
Have I Got News for You

Have I Got News for You

7.1 1990 TV Show
Years and Years

Years and Years

7.5 2019 TV Show
The Young Ones

The Young Ones

7.9 1982 TV Show
Parkinson

Parkinson

1998 TV Show
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

6.0 2011 TV Show
Room 101

Room 101

6.6 1994 TV Show
Whose Line Is It Anyway?

Whose Line Is It Anyway?

7.7 1988 TV Show
Who Do You Think You Are?

Who Do You Think You Are?

7.0 2004 TV Show
One Foot in the Grave

One Foot in the Grave

7.7 1990 TV Show
Have I Got News for You

Have I Got News for You

6.2 2024 TV Show

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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.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2026
    Paul Merton: Driving Amazing Trains

    TV show Self - Presenter

  2. 2024
    Have I Got News for You

    TV show Writer

  3. 2024
    Perfect Pub Walks

    TV show Himself

  4. 2023
    When Motorhoming Goes Horribly Wrong

    Movie Narrator

  5. 2023
    Frank Bough: National Treasure, National Disgrace

    Movie Self (archive footage)

  6. 2022
    The Fringe, Fame and Me

    Movie Self

  7. 2021
    Motorhoming With Merton and Webster

    TV show

  8. 2019
    Years and Years

    TV show Paul Merton

  9. 2018
    Shoot From the Hip Improvised Plays

    TV show

  10. 2017
    Henry IX: The Lost King

    Movie Self

  11. 2016
    Paul Merton's Secret Stations

    TV show Self - Presenter

  12. 2013
    Tipping Point: Lucky Stars

    TV show Self - Contestant

  13. 2012
    Magical Mystery Tour Revisited

    Movie Self

  14. 2012
    Just a Minute

    TV show Himself (regular panellist)

  15. 2011
    Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

    TV show Self - Participant

  16. 2011
    Paul Merton's Adventures

    TV show Self

More credits
  1. 2011
    Paul Merton's Birth of Hollywood

    TV show

  2. 2010
    The Unforgettable Spike Milligan

    Movie Himself

  3. 2010
    Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early Cinema

    Movie Himself

  4. 2010
    Paul Merton in Europe

    TV show

  5. 2009
    Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle

    TV show Paul Merton

  6. 2009
    Just a Minute

    Movie himself

  7. 2009
    Paul Merton Looks at Alfred Hitchcock

    Movie Director

  8. 2008
    Paul Merton in India

    TV show

  9. 2008
    Trials and Tribulations

    Movie (archive footage)

  10. 2008
    Thank God You're Here

    TV show Self - Host

  11. 2007
    Paul Merton's Silent Clowns

    TV show Himself

  12. 2007
    Paul Merton in China

    TV show Himself - Presenter

  13. 2007
    Hitler: The Comedy Years

    Movie Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

  14. 2006
    The One Show

    TV show Self - Guest

  15. 2006
    Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band - 40th Anniversary Celebration

    Movie Self

  16. 2005
    Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters Volume 2

    Movie Self (archive footage)

  17. 2004
    Who Do You Think You Are?

    TV show Self

  18. 2004
    Parkinson

    TV show Self - Guest

  19. 2003
    Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters

    Movie

  20. 2002
    The Very Best of 'Have I Got News for You'

    Movie Self - Team Captain

  21. 2002
    Spike Milligan I told you I was ill... A live tribute

    Movie Self

  22. 2002
    Dick Whittington: The ITV Pantomime

    Movie The Captain

  23. 2001
    Lorraine

    TV show Self

  24. 2000
    Aladdin: The ITV Pantomime

    Movie Spirit of the Ring