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
27/03/2019
Have I Got News for You returns with team captain Paul Merton
Paul Merton and Ian Hislop return with a new series. Watch on Friday 5th April on BBC1 at 9pm.
07/11/2018
Reginald D Hunter joins the panel of Have I Got News For You With Paul Merton
Watch on BBC One at 9pm on Friday 9th November.
02/10/2018
Paul Merton leads a new team in new series of Have I Got News For You
New series. Alexander Armstrong hosts, with Breakfast presenter Naga Munchetty and comedian Josh Widdicombe joining regular team leaders Ian Hislop and Paul Merton to poke fun at the week's events. Watch on Friday 5th October on BBC1 at 9pm.
30/05/2018
Series finale of Have I Got News For You starring Paul Merton
Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by a guest host and panellists Lucy Prebble and Henning Wehn. Watch on Friday 1st June at 9pm BBC One.