Paul Merton
- 67 years old
- English
- Actor, writer and stand-up comedian
Press clippings Page 29
Now in its 18th year and 35th series, Have I Got News for You is without doubt the little Radio 4 parlour game that could. Its success is due partly to its topicality, but mostly to the genuine rivalry between team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton (Merton in particular hates to lose).
Abi Grant, The Telegraph, 18th April 2008Deayton in the lion's den
BBC News reports from the back row of the HIGNFY studio audience that Angus Deayton received 'a mauling' from Ian Hislop and Paul Merton in now infamous episode.
Jonathan Duffy, BBC News, 24th May 2002