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Paul Merton unofficial
Paul Merton - Life and Times.
1957
Paul Martin is born in Fulham. Then not much happened until :-
1983
The Entertainers. Channel 4. 1 episode. New comedy talent - Credit "Paul Martin".
1984
The Young Ones. BBC2. Appeared in the episode "Time" as a peasant - Credit "Paul Martin".
1986
Alas Smith & Jones. BBC1. "Paul Martin" is credited as one of the writers on the 3rd series of this sketch show.
1987
Comedy Wavelength. Channel 4. 10 episodes. Paul hosts a weekly stand-up show.
The Big Fun Show. BBC Radio 4. Sketch show.
1988
Whose Line Is It Anyway ? Channel 4. Series 1.
1989
Whose Line Is It Anyway ? Channel 4. Series 2.
Clive Anderson Talks Back. Channel 4. "Voice of a Penguin" in one episode.
1990
Have I Got News For You. BBC2. Series 1.
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Have I Got News For You. 1st show, 1st shirt ! |
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1992
Have I Got News For You. BBC2. Series 2 & 3.
Amnesty International's Big 30. ITV. 30th anniversary show.
Whose Line Is It Anyway ? Channel 4. Series 4.
Paul Merton - The Series. Channel 4. Series 1. 6 episodes.
1992
Have I Got News For You. BBC2. Series 4 & 5.
TV Hell. BBC2. Evening devoted to the worst of British TV with links by Angus Deayton and Paul Merton.
TV-AM. ITV. Paul is interviewed on breakfast TV.
Whose Line Is It Anyway ? Channel 4. Series 5.
Terry and Julian. Channel 4.
1993
Total Relief. BBC1. Comic Relief show :"Have I Got Sports News For You" & "One Foot In The Grave".
If You See God Tell Him. BBC1. Guest star in one episode of this comedy starring Richard Briers.
Have I Got News For You. BBC2. Series 6 & 7.
Paul Merton - The Series Channel 4. Series 2. 6 episodes.
Just For Laughs. Channel 4. 1 episode. Series of highlights from the Montreal Comedy Festival.
Whose Line Is It Anyway ? Channel 4.
The Masterson Inheritance. BBC Radio. 1 series & Christmas special.
The Comedians. BBC Radio 1. Mixture of comic monologues and music.
The Improthon. Charity stage show at the London Palladium.
1994
Have I Got News For You. BBC2. Series 8 & 9.
An Evening With Gary Lineker. TV movie, adapted from the stage play.
The Masterson Inheritance. BBC Radio. Series 2.
Man and Superman. BBC Radio 3. Bernard Shaw play starring Ralph Fiennes. Paul plays Henry Straker, the chauffeur.
"Live at the Palladium". Stage show.
1995
Paul Merton's Life Of Comedy. BBC1. 6 episodes. Classic comedy clips linked by short sketches.
Have I Got News For You. BBC2. Series 9 & 10 & "Unbroadcastable" video.
Clive Anderson Talks Back. Channel 4. Interviewed in one episode.
Heroes of Comedy - Arthur Haynes. Channel 4. 1 episode. Appreciation of the great comedian.
Heroes of Comedy - Tony Hancock. Channel 4. 1 episode. Appreciation of another great comedian.
Paul Merton's Hour of Silence. Radio 1. Paul talks about silence. (I know it sound like one of his sketches, but it's true).
The Masterson Inheritance. BBC Radio. Series 3 & Christmas special.
Live Bed Show. Stage show in London, starring Paul and his then wife, Caroline Quentin.
My Struggle. Novel published and Audio Book (Read by Paul) released.
1996
The Paul Merton Show. BBC2 .1 episode. Sketch show. Guest star Leslie Ash.
Have I Got News For You. BBC2. Series 11 (1 episode as Ian's guest), series 12 & "The Pirate Video".
In Galton & Simpson's ... ITV. 6 episode. Paul stars in a selection of updated G&S scripts. EPISODE GUIDE
1997
"Does China Exist ?". A one off spoof of the paranormal is not a success for the BBC.
Have I Got News For You. BBC2. Series 13 & 14.
The Works. Hughie Green - Mr. Opportunity. BBC2. Paul narrates this documentary.
In Galton & Simpson's ... ITV. Series 2. 7 episodes. EPISODE GUIDE
Who's Who. Paul gains an entry in the book that lists famous people.
1998
Parkinson. BBC1. Paul is interviewed by the "King of Chat".
Have I Got News For You. BBC2. Series 15 & 16.
Rex The Runt. BBC2. Paul is the voice of Dr Dogg in 3 episodes.
Jack And The Beanstalk. ITV Christmas special.
First on Four - Julian Clary. Channel 4. Documentary on the camp comedian features interview with Paul.
And This Is Me... Live one man stage show. TOUR GUIDE
Crusaid and the Foodchain. Edinburgh Festival. Live comedy revue for charity. With Julian Clary and Lilly Savage.
1999
Parkinson. BBC1. Paul's 1998 interview is included in a compilation of the best bits of the series.
Breakfast With Frost. BBC1. Paul is interviewed on breakfast TV.
McCoist & McAuley. BBC1. Paul is interviewed.
Have I Got News For You. BBC2. Series 17 & 18.
Room 101. BBC2. Paul takes over from Nick Hancock as presenter of this comedy/chat show.
A History of Alternative Comedy. BBC2. Presented by Angus Deayton. Short clip of Paul on "Saturday Live".
Edinburgh Nights. BBC2. Reviews and interviews from the festival.
The South Bank Show. ITV. A profile of Paul Merton.
Denis Norden's 4th Laughter File. ITV. An out-take from "Galton & Simpson" with Sam Kelly.
Cinderella. ITV. Paul appears in ITV's second annual pantomine.
"The Money Store". Commercial TV. 2 different TV commercials.
"Energy Efficiency". Commercial TV. Paul provides a quick voice-over for this public service advert.
"WH Smith". Commercial Radio. A variety of ads.
Parkinson and Katz - Unf***ed. Edinburgh Festival. Paul directed this live comedy show.
2000
Parkinson. BBC1. Paul is interviewed by the "King of Chat".
I Don't Believe It !. BBC1. Paul gives his opinion about the show "One Foot In The Grave".
One Foot In The Grave. BBC1. Paul appears in the last show of this long-running series.
Room 101. BBC2. Paul presents his second series of this comedy/chat show.
Have I Got News For You. BBC2. Series 19 & 20.
Aladdin. ITV. Paul appears in ITV's third annual pantomine.
What A Performance. ITV. One of Paul's clips is shown in Bob Monkhouse's celebration of offbeat comedians.
The South Bank Show Awards. ITV. Paul is in the audience for this awards ceremony.
TV's Naughtiest Blunders. ITV. 3 clips from "Galton & Simpson", different to "Laughter File" clip.
It'll Be Alright On the Night 11. ITV. 1 clip of Paul.
The Way They Were 2. ITV. The "Young Ones" clip is shown.
The Channel 4 Political Awards. Channel 4. Paul, Ian and Angus accept the award as Political Humourist(s) of the Year.
"Self Trade ". Commercial TV. Paul does the voice over for this TV commercial.
Two Priests and a Nun Go into a Pub... .BBC Radio 2. Paul interviews 6 leading comedians.
2001
Annie Goes To Hollywood. BBC1. Paul does the voice-over fot this documentary about Ann Robinson.
Real Life Weakest Links. BBC1. Paul does the voice-over for this documetary about disasters.
This Is Your Life - Julian Clary. BBC1. Paul appears (on film) to pay tribute to his friend.
Room 101. BBC2. Paul presents his third series of this comedy/chat show.
Have I Got News For You. BBC1. Series 21 & 22.
Rex The Runt. BBC2. Paul is the voice of Dr Dogg.
The Suicidal Dog. BBC2. A short film written and directed by Paul Merton. (Also received a limited cinema release).
The Secret Rulers Of The World. Channel 4. Short clip of "Have I Got News For You" when David Icke was a guest.
Loose Ends. Radio 4. Paul is interviewed by Emma Freud.
Late. Radio 4. Four fifteen minute sketch shows.
Leicester Comedy Festival. Paul appears live on stage with comedy writers Ray Galton and Alan Simpson.
"Phones 4-U". Commercial Television. Another Merton voiceover.
"Self-Trade". Commercial Radio. Paul voices an advertisement for this company.
2002
Have I Got News For You. BBC1. Series 23 & 24.
Room 101. BBC2. Paul presents his fourth series of this comedy/chat show.
ARENA - Radio Ha ! BBC2. Documentary about the radio show "Just A Minute".
Dick Whittington. ITV. The now traditional ITV pantomime. Also stars Julian Clary, Richard Wilson & Harry Hill.
Des At 40. ITV. Des O'Connor picks clips from his shows. Paul Merton is shown in a series of clips of young comedians.
"Homepride". Commercial TV. Paul does the voices for the Homepride men in the animated TV advert.
Bristol Silents. Paul appears at a screening of Buster Keaton movies to discuss his passion for the star.
The Launch of BBC Radio 7. BBC Radio 4 and BBC Radio 7 sinulcast. Paul hosts the launch of a new digital radio station.
2003
Have I Got News For You. BBC1. Series 25.
Parkinson. BBC1. Paul is interviewed again by the "King of Chat" and gets his face put on the opening titles.
British Comedy Awards. ITV. Paul wins award over fellow nominee Angus Deayton.
"Guest Star" :
Paul appeared in The Sooty Show as a glove salesman:
"The proudest moment of my professional career."
Other appearances:
Jackanory. BBC children's show.
Wogan. BBC 1 chat show.
Paul Merton's Palladium Story.
Etcetera. Southern TV.
Des O'Connor Tonight. ITV.
Funny Farm - Early 90's Scottish stand-up TV series.
Saturday Live - Paul appeared once in this mid-eighties stand-up show.
The British Comedy Awards (ITV).
TV Commercial for Imperial Leather soap.
"I'd Like A Word With You". VideoArts. Business training video with Dawn French & Hugh Laurie.
I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue (BBC Radio).
Just a Minute (BBC Radio).
Desert Island Discs (BBC Radio).