British Comedy Guide
Paul Merton
Paul Merton

Paul Merton

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

Press clippings Page 4

Can Sue Perkins fill Nicholas Parsons's shoes on JAM?

In her first episode as chair, she proves herself a deeply reassuring choice.

Anna Leszkiewicz, The New Statesman, 1st September 2021

Paul Merton and Suki Webster on campervan touring

The married comedians on the great views, friendly folk - and friendlier sheep - encountered on their tour of England and Wales for a new TV series.

Lorna Parkes, The Guardian, 6th August 2021

Suki Webster and Paul Merton on marriage

'I thought, 'Oh God, he doesn't rate me'.

Hilary Rose, The Times, 2nd August 2021

Paul Merton on his new love for motorhomes

"It was more spacious than my bedsit in the 80s!"

Jeremy Taylor, The Telegraph, 1st August 2021

Sue Perkins to host Just A Minute

Sue Perkins is to be the new host of Radio 4's much-loved panel show format Just A Minute.

British Comedy Guide, 20th July 2021

UK tour for Paul Merton's Impro Chums

Paul Merton, Richard Vranch, Suki Webster, Mike McShane and accompanist Kirsty Newton are back on the road in 2022 to visit some of their favourite parts of the UK with another evening of mind-blowing improvisation.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 3rd June 2021

HIGNFY slammed for "weak & tedious" Welsh language gags

Friday night's episode of Have I Got News For You has been slammed online after cracking 'jokes' claiming that the Welsh language was unpronounceable.

Nation Cymru, 1st May 2021

Paul Merton and Suki Webster to film Channel 5 motorhome series

Married comedians Paul Merton and Suki Webster are to film a Channel 5 series titled Motorhoming With Merton & Webster.

British Comedy Guide, 12th April 2021

Just A Minute to return with guest presenters

Paul Merton, Gyles Brandreth, Lucy Porter, Stephen Fry, Jo Brand and Nish Kumar will be amongst the guest hosts for a new series of BBC Radio 4 panel show Just A Minute.

British Comedy Guide, 11th December 2020

Have I Got News For You documentary to celebrate 30 years

Have I Got News For You is to mark its 30th anniversary with a commemorative documentary. Have I Got 30 Years For You will be broadcast on BBC One over the festive period.

British Comedy Guide, 23rd November 2020

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