Paul Merton

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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.

Most Popular Paul Merton Trailers

Total trailers found: 25

An Evening With Gary Lineker Trailer (1994)

14 June 1994

From their 1991 stageplay An Evening with Gary Lineker was adapted for television in 1994 by Arthur Smith and Chris England.

Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters Volume 2 Trailer (2005)

28 November 2005

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.

The Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band: 40th Anniversary Celebration Trailer (2006)

22 May 2006

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 Very Best of 'Have I Got News for You' Trailer (2002)

25 November 2002

Compilation of classic moments and unseen outtakes from the first 23 series (1990-2002) of the popular BBC comedy show.

Amnesty International's Big 30 Trailer (1991)

28 December 1991

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.

The Fringe, Fame and Me Trailer (2022)

08 August 2022

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.

When Motorhoming Goes Horribly Wrong Trailer (2023)

16 July 2023

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.

Have I Got News for You: The Official Pirate Video Trailer (1997)

01 January 1997

A feature-length exclusive-to-video edition of Have I Got News For You.

Spike Milligan I told you I was ill... A live tribute Trailer (2002)

05 October 2002

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.

Magical Mystery Tour Revisited Trailer (2012)

06 October 2012

The making of The Beatles' controversial 1967 film, featuring previously unseen archive footage.

Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early Cinema Trailer (2010)

28 March 2010

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.

The Unforgettable Spike Milligan Trailer (2010)

23 December 2010

A documentary about Spike Milligan

Jack and the Beanstalk: The ITV Pantomime Trailer (1998)

25 December 1998

A televised pantomime of Jack and the Beanstalk featuring various celebrities.

The Suicidal Dog Trailer (2000)

13 October 2000

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.

Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters Trailer (2003)

27 October 2003

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.

Rex the Runt: North by North Pole Trailer (1996)

01 January 1996

The gang journey to the North Pole, and drill a hole to find out "What's at the center of the Earth?"

Aladdin: The ITV Pantomime Trailer (2000)

25 December 2000

A televised pantomime of Aladdin with characters played by well-known celebrities.

Just a Minute Trailer (2009)

03 March 2009

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.

Cinderella: The ITV Pantomime Trailer (2000)

02 January 2000

A televised pantomime of Cinderella featuring various celebrities.

Hitler: The Comedy Years Trailer (2007)

10 May 2007

A documentary about the portrayal of Adolf Hitler in popular culture.

Paul Merton at the London Palladium Trailer (1994)

17 October 1994

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.

Henry IX: The Lost King Trailer (2017)

01 January 2017

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.

Dick Whittington: The ITV Pantomime Trailer (2002)

01 January 2002

An adaptation of the folktale about a lonely boy, his beloved cat, and the hard decisions that come with their adventures.

Trials and Tribulations Trailer (2008)

30 September 2008

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.

Paul Merton Looks at Alfred Hitchcock Trailer (2009)

28 February 2009

Paul Merton looks at the British films of Alfred Hitchcock, the silent films and the early sound films.