Paul Merton
- 67 years old
- English
- Actor, writer and stand-up comedian
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Paul Merton on the birth of Have I Got News for You
In an extract from his new autobiography, the comedian remembers the beginning of the iconic panel show.
Paul Merton, Radio Times, 10th October 2014Paul Merton interview
No stranger to tragedy as well as comedy, Paul Merton reflects on how he only learnt of his parents' pride in him after their deaths.
Bryony Gordon, The Telegraph, 6th October 2014Paul Merton: Ann Widdecombe was HIGNFY's worst host
Paul Merton believes that former conservative politician Ann Widdecombe got cocky when hosting the topical quiz.
Huw Fullerton, Digital Spy, 4th October 2014Radio Times review
Where were the court jesters when we needed them? Through the heavy developments of the past few months, we could have done with a few satirical sideswipes from the Have I Got News for You panel to lighten the load. There's nothing like a barb from Ian Hislop or a childish quip from Paul Merton to put recent events in perspective.
Now at least, they're back for a new run, and in the hot seat once again is the unflappable Jennifer Saunders as guest host. Even better, the great Armando Iannucci joins one of the teams, not least to offer a Scottish point of view, while excellent actress and stand-up Sara Pascoe makes her debut.
David Butcher, Radio Times, 3rd October 2014Den Of Geek book club: Silent Comedy by Paul Merton
This month's non-fiction film choice in the Den Of Geek book club is Paul Merton's Silent Comedy.
Aliya Whiteley, Den Of Geek, 1st October 2014Book review: Only When I Laugh by Paul Merton
The trouble with autobiographies of stand-up comedians is that if you are a big enough fan to shell out for them you are probably going to be familiar with many of the stories in them. This is the case with Paul Merton's eagerly anticipated story. I've followed him from the start, interviewed him a few times and felt a keen sense of deja vu while reading his book.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 29th September 2014Paul Merton's new book reveals a traumatic past
The man who uses laughter as a painkiller: From mental breakdown to his wife's death from cancer, Paul Merton's new book reveals a traumatic past.
Geoffrey Levy, Daily Mail, 27th September 2014Q&A: Paul Merton
Born in Fulham, Paul Merton, 57, made his standup debut at London's Comedy Store in 1982.
Rosanna Greenstreet, The Guardian, 26th September 2014Paul Merton's is the most boastful autobiography
A review of Only When I Laugh: My Autobiography, by Paul Merton. He writes candidly about his psychiatric incarceration but, elsewhere, there's too much swanking.
Roger Lewis, The Spectator, 25th September 2014Only When I Laugh by Paul Merton review
Paul Merton is now one of Britain's best-loved comedians, but this autobiography tells a story of solitude and class insecurity.
Joe Moran, The Guardian, 25th September 2014