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Paul Merton
Paul Merton

Paul Merton

  • 67 years old
  • English
  • Actor, writer and stand-up comedian

Paul Merton features

Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Paul Merton, Ian Hislop. Credit: Matt Crockett TV

Interesting facts about Have I Got News For You

Monday 2nd October 2023

From the guest who thought one of them was a runner, to the surprising reason William Shatner agreed to host the show; Ian Hislop and Paul Merton discuss some facts about Have I Got News For You, as the panel show prepares to begin its 66th series.

Sooty with his water pistol Features

75 years of Sooty

Wednesday 19th July 2023

As he celebrates his 75th birthday, we take look back at over seven decades of slapstick shenanigans with Sooty.

Have I Got News For You. Image shows from L to R: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton TV

30 Years of Have I Got News For You

Monday 28th September 2020

As Have I Got News For You celebrates its 30th anniversary, Ian Hislop and Paul Merton reflect on some of the highlights from the 500+ episodes.

Have I Got News For You. Image shows from L to R: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton TV

Ian Hislop and Paul Merton interview

Wednesday 9th October 2019

Ahead of the 58th series of Have I Got News For You, Ian Hislop and Paul Merton talk politics, improv and more.

Have I Got News For You. Image shows from L to R: Paul Merton, Ian Hislop TV

Ian Hislop and Paul Merton interview

Sunday 30th September 2018

Ian Hislop and Paul Merton talk about the appeal of Have I Got News For You, what it's like in the green room after tricky recordings, and why they would like Tony Blair to be a guest on the show.

The Oldest Music Hall. Paul Merton. Copyright: BBC Shop

Paul Merton is working on his autobiography

Wednesday 1st May 2013

Paul Merton is writing his autobiography. The currently un-titled book, which will cover his private life and comedy career, will be in shops in September 2013.

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