Paul Merton

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.

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Known For

Have I Got News for You

Have I Got News for You

1990 • as Self – Team Captain

Have I Got News for You

Have I Got News for You

1990 • as Self - Team Captain

Have I Got News for You

Have I Got News for You

1990 • as Self - Host

The One Show

The One Show

2006 • as Self - Guest

The One Show

The One Show

2006 • as Self

The One Show

The One Show

2006 • as Self - Guest Presenter

Filmography

2024

Perfect Pub Walks with Bill Bailey
Perfect Pub Walks with Bill Bailey
as Himself
TV - Released: 2/20/2024

2023

When Motorhoming Goes Horribly Wrong
When Motorhoming Goes Horribly Wrong
as Narrator
Movie - Released: 7/16/2023

2022

The Fringe, Fame and Me
The Fringe, Fame and Me
as Self
Movie - Released: 8/8/2022

2021

Motorhoming With Merton and Webster
Motorhoming With Merton and Webster
TV - Released: 8/6/2021

2019

Years and Years
Years and Years
as Paul Merton
TV - Released: 5/14/2019

2017

Henry IX: The Lost King
Henry IX: The Lost King
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/1/2017

2016

Paul Merton's Secret Stations
Paul Merton's Secret Stations
as Self - Presenter
TV - Released: 5/1/2016

2012

Magical Mystery Tour Revisited
Magical Mystery Tour Revisited
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/6/2012
Just a Minute
Just a Minute
as Himself (regular panellist)
TV - Released: 3/26/2012

2011

Paul Merton's Birth of Hollywood
Paul Merton's Birth of Hollywood
TV - Released: 5/27/2011
Paul Merton's Adventures
Paul Merton's Adventures
as Self
TV - Released: 10/19/2011
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
as Self - Participant
TV - Released: 10/24/2011

2010

Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early Cinema
Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early Cinema
as Himself
Movie - Released: 3/28/2010
Movie
The Unforgettable Spike Milligan
as Himself
Movie - Released: 12/23/2010
Paul Merton in Europe
Paul Merton in Europe
TV - Released: 1/11/2010

2009

Movie
Just a Minute
as himself
Movie - Released: 3/3/2009

2008

Trials and Tribulations
Trials and Tribulations
as (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 9/30/2008
Paul Merton in India
Paul Merton in India
TV - Released: 10/8/2008
Thank God You're Here
Thank God You're Here
as Self - Host
TV - Released: 1/12/2008

2007

Hitler: The Comedy Years
Hitler: The Comedy Years
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 5/10/2007
TV
Paul Merton's Silent Clowns
as Himself
TV - Released: 5/25/2007
Paul Merton in China
Paul Merton in China
as Himself - Presenter
TV - Released: 5/21/2007

2006

The Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band: 40th Anniversary Celebration
The Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band: 40th Anniversary Celebration
as Self
Movie - Released: 5/22/2006
The One Show
The One Show
as Self - Guest
TV - Released: 8/14/2006
The One Show
The One Show
as Self
TV - Released: 8/14/2006
The One Show
The One Show
as Self - Guest Presenter
TV - Released: 8/14/2006

2005

Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters Volume 2
Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters Volume 2
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 11/28/2005

2004

Who Do You Think You Are?
Who Do You Think You Are?
as Self
TV - Released: 10/12/2004

2003

Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters
Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters
Movie - Released: 10/27/2003

2002

Movie
Spike Milligan I told you I was ill... A live tribute
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/5/2002
The Very Best of 'Have I Got News for You'
The Very Best of 'Have I Got News for You'
as Self - Team Captain
Movie - Released: 11/25/2002
Dick Whittington: The ITV Pantomime
Dick Whittington: The ITV Pantomime
as The Captain
Movie - Released: 1/1/2002

2001

Lorraine
Lorraine
as Self
TV - Released: 9/3/2001

2000

The Suicidal Dog
The Suicidal Dog
as Radio announcer & Man on Train
Movie - Released: 10/13/2000
Aladdin: The ITV Pantomime
Aladdin: The ITV Pantomime
as Spirit of the Ring
Movie - Released: 12/25/2000
Cinderella: The ITV Pantomime
Cinderella: The ITV Pantomime
as Lucretia
Movie - Released: 1/2/2000

1998

Jack and the Beanstalk: The ITV Pantomime
Jack and the Beanstalk: The ITV Pantomime
as Narrator
Movie - Released: 12/25/1998
Rex the Runt
Rex the Runt
as Dr. Dogg (voice)
TV - Released: 12/21/1998
Parkinson
Parkinson
as Self
TV - Released: 1/9/1998

1997

Have I Got News for You: The Official Pirate Video
Have I Got News for You: The Official Pirate Video
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/1/1997

1996

Rex the Runt: North by North Pole
Rex the Runt: North by North Pole
as Dr. Dogg (voice)
Movie - Released: 1/1/1996
Paul Merton in Galton & Simpson's
Paul Merton in Galton & Simpson's
as Arnold
TV - Released: 1/26/1996

1994

An Evening With Gary Lineker
An Evening With Gary Lineker
as Ian
Movie - Released: 6/14/1994
Paul Merton at the London Palladium
Paul Merton at the London Palladium
as Himself
Movie - Released: 10/17/1994
Room 101
Room 101
as Self - Host
TV - Released: 7/4/1994
TV
The Danny Baker Show
TV - Released: 9/17/1994

1993

TV
If You See God, Tell Him
as Workman
TV - Released: 11/11/1993

1992

Terry and Julian
Terry and Julian
as Vicar
TV - Released: 9/11/1992

1991

Amnesty International's Big 30
Amnesty International's Big 30
as Self
Movie - Released: 12/28/1991
Paul Merton: The Series
Paul Merton: The Series
TV - Released: 9/25/1991

1990

One Foot In the Grave
One Foot In the Grave
as Barman
TV - Released: 1/4/1990
Have I Got News for You
Have I Got News for You
as Self – Team Captain
TV - Released: 9/28/1990
One Foot In the Grave
One Foot In the Grave
as voice
TV - Released: 1/4/1990
Have I Got News for You
Have I Got News for You
as Self - Team Captain
TV - Released: 9/28/1990
Have I Got News for You
Have I Got News for You
as Self - Host
TV - Released: 9/28/1990

1988

Whose Line Is It Anyway?
Whose Line Is It Anyway?
as Himself
TV - Released: 9/23/1988

1982

The Young Ones
The Young Ones
as Peasant
TV - Released: 11/9/1982

1955

Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
as Self - Presenter
TV - Released: 10/2/1955

Unknown

Have I Got a Bit More News for You
Have I Got a Bit More News for You
as Self - Team Captain
TV