Paul Merton
Well loved & respected writer, actor, comedian, radio and television presenter with fantastic improvisational skills.
Recognisable, dry & intelligent with brilliant comedy timing.
Merton's humour is rooted in deadpan, surreal and sometimes dark comedy.
Most known for Have I Got News For You, Whose Line Is It Anyway & Room 101.
Core member of the World famous Comedy Store Players.
Born in Parsons Green - has a neutral accent.
Accents
Credits
- The One Show (TV, 2018-2008) Himself. BBC.
- Have I Got News For You (TV, 2018-1990) Himself. BBC.
- Sir Bruce: A Celebration (TV, 2018) Himself. BBC.
- The Paul O'Grady Show (TV, 2015) Himself. ITV.
- Birth of Hollywood (TV, 2011) Himself. Presenter. BBC.
- The British Comedy Awards (TV, 2011) Presenter. Channel 4.
- Room 101 (TV, 2007-1999) Presenter. BBC.
Related news articles
14/04/2022
Paul Merton returns in Have I Got News for You
The 62nd series continues on BBC One at 9pm on Friday 15th April.
22/09/2020
Paul Merton and the Hairspray cast will be appearing live in action on Britain's Got Talent next week!
Paul will be making his West End musical debut as Wilbur Turnblad, with a run of the show starting on 22nd April 2021 for 19-weeks.
03/06/2020
Catch a special show from the Comedy Store Players!
For the first time ever, at 7.30pm on Wednesday 3rd June 2020, the Comedy Store Players are going to live-stream a whole hour of Sunday night footage from their closely guarded archives.
03/04/2020
'Have I Got News For You' is back for, incredibly, its 59th series!
As the satirical quiz returns, comedian Miles Jupp joins Paul Merton to find the light in this week's events. Watch on Friday 3rd April at 9pm on BBC1.