Paul Merton - The Series. Paul Merton. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions
Paul Merton - The Series
- TV sketch show
- Channel 4
- 1991 - 1993
- 12 episodes (2 series)
Paul Merton stars in his own comedy series on Channel 4, which features an intriguing mix of surreal sketches and stand-up routines. Also features John Irwin, Robert Harley, Neil Mullarkey and Ben Miller.
Paul Merton - The Series trivia
Throughout the series, co-writer John Irwin cameos as the man with the dolphin head.
Paul Merton's role in the show as a London Underground kiosk holder was likely in homage to his father's occupation as a Tube train driver.
Production was initially delayed due to Paul's hospitalisation at Maudsley Psychiatric Hospital, after a health struggle brought on by now-banned anti-malaria medication.