Paul Merton

Biography

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

Have I Got News for You

The One Show

Have I Got a Bit More News for You

The Young Ones

Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

Parkinson

All Movies (27)

When Motorhoming Goes Horribly Wrong2023 · as Narrator
Frank Bough: National Treasure, National Disgrace2023 · as Self (archive footage)
The Fringe, Fame and Me2022 · as Self
Henry IX: The Lost King2017 · as Self
Magical Mystery Tour Revisited2012 · as Self
The Unforgettable Spike Milligan2010 · as Himself
Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early Cinema2010 · as Himself
Just a Minute2009 · as himself
Trials and Tribulations2008 · as (archive footage)
Hitler: The Comedy Years2007 · as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Silent Clowns2006 · as Self - Presenter
Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band - 40th Anniversary Celebration2006 · as Self
Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters Volume 22005 · as Self (archive footage)
Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters2003
The Very Best of 'Have I Got News for You'2002 · as Self - Team Captain
Spike Milligan I told you I was ill... A live tribute2002 · as Self
Dick Whittington: The ITV Pantomime2002 · as The Captain
Aladdin: The ITV Pantomime2000 · as Spirit of the Ring
The Suicidal Dog2000 · as Radio announcer & Man on Train
Cinderella: The ITV Pantomime2000 · as Lucretia
Jack and the Beanstalk: The ITV Pantomime1998 · as Narrator
Have I Got News for You: The Official Pirate Video1997 · as Self
Rex the Runt: North by North Pole1996 · as Dr. Dogg (voice)
Paul Merton at the London Palladium1994 · as Himself
An Evening with Gary Lineker1994 · as Ian
One Foot in the Grave: Victor In The Bath1993 · as Dentist (Voice)
Amnesty International's Big 301991 · as Self

All TV Shows (34)

Paul Merton: Driving Amazing Trains2026 · as Self - Presenter
Perfect Pub Walks2024 · as Himself
Motorhoming With Merton and Webster2021
Years and Years2019 · as Paul Merton
Paul Merton's Secret Stations2016 · as Self - Presenter
Tipping Point: Lucky Stars2013 · as Self - Contestant
Just a Minute2012 · as Himself (regular panellist)
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip2011 · as Self - Participant
Paul Merton's Adventures2011 · as Self
Paul Merton's Birth of Hollywood2011
Paul Merton in Europe2010
Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle2009 · as Paul Merton
Paul Merton in India2008
Thank God You're Here2008 · as Self - Host
Paul Merton's Silent Clowns2007 · as Himself
Paul Merton in China2007 · as Himself - Presenter
The One Show2006 · as Self - Guest
The One Show2006 · as Self
Who Do You Think You Are?2004 · as Self
Lorraine2001 · as Self
Rex the Runt1998 · as Dr. Dogg (voice)
Parkinson1998 · as Self
Paul Merton in Galton & Simpson's1996 · as Arnold
The Danny Baker Show1994
Room 1011994 · as Self - Host
If You See God, Tell Him1993 · as Workman
Terry and Julian1992 · as Vicar
Paul Merton: The Series1991
Have I Got News for You1990 · as Self - Team Captain
Have I Got News for You1990 · as Self - Host
One Foot in the Grave1990 · as Barman
Whose Line Is It Anyway?1988 · as Himself
The Young Ones1982 · as Peasant
Have I Got a Bit More News for You— · as Self - Team Captain