09-07-1957
Birthday
Cancer
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Total Films
Also known as (male)
Parsons Green, London, England, UK
Place of Birth
09-07-1957
Birthday
Cancer
Zodiac Sign
-
Genres
24
Total Films
-
Also Known As (male)
Parsons Green, London, England, UK
Place of Birth
actor
24 Works
producer
0 Works
director
4 Works
writer
1 Works
other
0 Works
When Motorhoming Goes Horribly Wrong
As demand for motorhomes soars, Paul Merton narrates this revealing look at holidays on the road - including a giant spider invasion and tourists who get wedged in a Cornish lane.Year:
2023
The Fringe, Fame and Me
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 crucible where new stars are forged, careers made, and sometimes, dreams dashed. Told by the stars who first found fame at the Edinburgh Fringe, this is the inside story of what it takes to make a name here, from those who enjoyed overnight success to those who slogged for years to make it. Through their triumphs, favourite jokes, and sometimes painful failures, we’ll discover a hidden history of British comedy – revealing how the gags we find funny and the comedians we love reflect our changing culture.Year:
2022
Henry IX: The Lost King
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 1600s but never became king.Year:
2017
Magical Mystery Tour Revisited
The making of The Beatles' controversial 1967 film, featuring previously unseen archive footage.Year:
2012
The Unforgettable Spike Milligan
A documentary about Spike MilliganYear:
2010
Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early Cinema
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 Britain and France. Revealing the unknown stars and lost masterpieces, he brings to life the pioneering techniques and optical inventiveness of the virtuosos who mastered a new art form. With a playful eye and comic sense of timing, Merton combines the role of presenter and director to recreate the weird and wonderful world that is early European cinema in a series of cinematic experiments of his own.Year:
2010
Just a Minute
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.Year:
2009
Trials and Tribulations
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 sacking on the orders of BBC One controller Michael Grade.Year:
2008
Hitler: The Comedy Years
A documentary about the portrayal of Adolf Hitler in popular culture.Year:
2007
The Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band: 40th Anniversary Celebration
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. The part of the late great and sorely missed Vivian Stanshall was performed by various fans such as Stephen Fry, Adrian Edmondson, Phill Jupitus and Paul Merton, making this the most exciting evening since the Secret Policeman’s Ball. For the first time since the group broke up in the early seventies a British stage once again resounded to the inspired flights of lunacy of the Bonzo’s favourites performed live.Year:
2006
Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters Volume 2
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 different guest presenter each week.Year:
2005
Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters
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 uproarious episode hosted by Boris Johnson together with specially extended versions of the shows presented by Martin Clunes, William Hague, and Bruce Forsyth.Year:
2003
The Very Best of 'Have I Got News for You'
Compilation of classic moments and unseen outtakes from the first 23 series (1990-2002) of the popular BBC comedy show.Year:
2002
Spike Milligan I told you I was ill... A live tribute
One of many tributes following the death of Spike Milligan. Comedians, actors and musicians join forces to present a live tribute featuring a selection of comic highlights from Spike's life. From recreations of his most famous sketches to readings of Milligan's own poems and extracts from his controversial wartime memoirs, these are all interspersed with archive film clips of the great man himself, showcasing his inimitable comic genius.Year:
2002
Dick Whittington: The ITV Pantomime
An adaptation of the folktale about a lonely boy, his beloved cat, and the hard decisions that come with their adventures.Year:
2002
Aladdin: The ITV Pantomime
A televised pantomime of Aladdin with characters played by well-known celebrities.Year:
2000
The Suicidal Dog
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 wife get a little fun when they decide to go to the fair. Whilst he is having fun, his wife and dog turn against him.Year:
2000
Cinderella: The ITV Pantomime
A televised pantomime of Cinderella featuring various celebrities.Year:
2000
Jack and the Beanstalk: The ITV Pantomime
A televised pantomime of Jack and the Beanstalk featuring various celebrities.Year:
1998
Have I Got News for You: The Official Pirate Video
A feature-length exclusive-to-video edition of Have I Got News For You.Year:
1997
Rex the Runt: North by North Pole
The gang journey to the North Pole, and drill a hole to find out "What's at the center of the Earth?"Year:
1996
Paul Merton at the London Palladium
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 pantomime Aladdin, as never seen before. Featuring Lee Simpson and Richard Vranch.Year:
1994
An Evening With Gary Lineker
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 against the backdrop of the 1990 Football World Cup semi-final, between England and West Germany, which is taking place in Italy while Monica and Bill are on holiday in Ibiza. Bill desperately wants to watch the match; Monica wants to talk about their relationship.Year:
1994
Amnesty International's Big 30
In the tradition of the acclaimed series of British concerts known as The Secret Policemen's Ball, Amnesty International celebrates its 50th Anniversary live at Radio City Music Hall.Year:
1991
