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
23/08/2019
Comedian Paul Merton researches his family history on 'Who Do You Think You Are’.
Paul uncovers hardship, political passion and a touch of comedy. Watch on Wednesday 28th August at 9pm on BBC1.
23/05/2019
Kiri Pritchard- McLean joins the panel of series finale of Have I Got News for You with Paul Merton .
Watch on Friday 31st May at 9pm on BBC1.
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.