The Paul Merton Show

  • TV sketch show
  • BBC Two
  • 1996
  • 1 episode

One-off comedy special from Paul Merton. Also features Leslie Ash, Lee Simpson, Richard Vranch, John Irwin, Maria McErlane and more.

See also

Paul Merton - The Series. Paul Merton. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions
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Paul Merton - The Series

Paul Merton stars in his own comedy series on Channel 4, which features an intriguing mix of surreal sketches and stand-up routines.

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Does China Exist?

Chat show spoof hosted by Paul Merton, investigating the biting topic of whether China exists.

The Big Fun Show. Image shows from L to R: Neil Mullarkey, Josie Lawrence, Tony Hawks, Paul Merton, John Irwin, Julian Clary. Copyright: Pozzitive Productions
 Radio

The Big Fun Show

Paul Merton and John Irwin pen and host this sketch show with a little help from Josie Lawrence, Tony Hawks, Neil Mullarkey and Julian Clary.

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