Anne Robinson and the Welsh
Anne Robinson made probably one of the most offensive and racist moments in British comedy when she said she wanted to get rid of a large chunk of the British population.
Room 101. Paul Merton. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions / BBC
Room 101 (1994)
- TV chat show
- BBC One / BBC Two
- 1994 - 2007
- 88 episodes (11 series)
What do you really dislike? In Room 101, celebrities have the chance to get rid of their personal hates forever. Stars Nick Hancock and Paul Merton.
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Great scenes
Stephen Fry and Room 101
When Stephen Fry nominated Room 101 itself to go into Room 101 (because he wanted programmes about nice things), Paul Merton had to decide whether to keep the show out or commit professional suicide.
Ian Hislop vs Paul Merton
In Paul's final episode, his Have I Got News for You rival Ian Hislop came onto the show, planning to get rid of things that Paul liked, such as the silent comedian Charlie Chaplin.
Ron Atkinson and Renato Pagliari
Ron Atkinson attempted to get rid of singers Renée and Renato because he claimed Renato Pagliari cheated when playing golf. Ron did not expect Renato himself to come out Room 101.
Kirsty Young and Brian Blessed
When Kirsty Young tried to get rid of people with very loud and very quiet voices, Paul said he could not, by demonstrating the joys of Brian Blessed commenting on the snooker.