Paul Merton
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Biography: Paul James Martin, known under the stage name Paul Merton, is an English writer, actor, comedian, radio and television presenter. Known for his improvisation skill, Merton's humour is rooted in deadpan, surreal and sometimes dark comedy.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Parsons Green, London, England, UK
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Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters
Overview: More than 160 minutes of the best moments from the top TV comedy news quiz, with a different guest presenter in the chair each week. Includes the uproarious episode hosted by Boris Johnson together with specially extended versions of the shows presented by Martin Clunes, William Hague, and Bruce Forsyth.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-10-27
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Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters Volume 2
Overview: Over 2½ hours of the award-winning topical news quiz, featuring previously unseen footage. Team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton are joined by a different guest presenter each week.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-11-28
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Rex the Runt: North by North Pole
Overview: The gang journey to the North Pole, and drill a hole to find out "What's at the center of the Earth?"
Genres: Animation Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-01-01
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Have I Got News for You: The Official Pirate Video
Overview: A feature-length exclusive-to-video edition of Have I Got News For You.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-01-01
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Hitler: The Comedy Years
Overview: A documentary about the portrayal of Adolf Hitler in popular culture.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-05-10
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When Motorhoming Goes Horribly Wrong
Overview: As demand for motorhomes soars, Paul Merton narrates this revealing look at holidays on the road - including a giant spider invasion and tourists who get wedged in a Cornish lane.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-07-16
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The Fringe, Fame and Me
Overview: The Fringe, Fame and Me is the story of how a small Scottish arts festival that began 75 years ago this year became a national institution – a crucible where new stars are forged, careers made, and sometimes, dreams dashed. Told by the stars who first found fame at the Edinburgh Fringe, this is the inside story of what it takes to make a name here, from those who enjoyed overnight success to those who slogged for years to make it. Through their triumphs, favourite jokes, and sometimes painful failures, we’ll discover a hidden history of British comedy – revealing how the gags we find funny and the comedians we love reflect our changing culture.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-08-08
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Amnesty International's Big 30
Overview: In the tradition of the acclaimed series of British concerts known as The Secret Policemen's Ball, Amnesty International celebrates its 50th Anniversary live at Radio City Music Hall.
Genres: Documentary Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-12-28
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The Suicidal Dog
Overview: Steve is married and has a dog who seems to not be enjoying life. Steve is unaware of his wife's boredom with their monotonous life. Steve and his wife get a little fun when they decide to go to the fair. Whilst he is having fun, his wife and dog turn against him.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-10-13
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An Evening With Gary Lineker
Overview: From their 1991 stageplay An Evening with Gary Lineker was adapted for television in 1994 by Arthur Smith and Chris England. The action takes place against the backdrop of the 1990 Football World Cup semi-final, between England and West Germany, which is taking place in Italy while Monica and Bill are on holiday in Ibiza. Bill desperately wants to watch the match; Monica wants to talk about their relationship.
Genres: Comedy Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-06-14
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Spike Milligan I told you I was ill... A live tribute
Overview: One of many tributes following the death of Spike Milligan. Comedians, actors and musicians join forces to present a live tribute featuring a selection of comic highlights from Spike's life. From recreations of his most famous sketches to readings of Milligan's own poems and extracts from his controversial wartime memoirs, these are all interspersed with archive film clips of the great man himself, showcasing his inimitable comic genius.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-10-05
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Just a Minute
Overview: Directed and animated by Run Wrake, a one minute illustration of Paul Merton's words on Sudoku commissioned by the BBC for the Radio 4 website.
Genres: Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-03-03
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Henry IX: The Lost King
Overview: An immersive documentary reveals the story of a forgotten prince--Henry Frederick Stuart--who was a star of the first decade of the Stuart dynasty in the 1600s but never became king.
Genres: Documentary History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-01-01
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The Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band: 40th Anniversary Celebration
Overview: This concert marks the 40th anniversary of the release of My Brother Makes The Noises For the Talkies, the first record by The Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band. The part of the late great and sorely missed Vivian Stanshall was performed by various fans such as Stephen Fry, Adrian Edmondson, Phill Jupitus and Paul Merton, making this the most exciting evening since the Secret Policeman’s Ball. For the first time since the group broke up in the early seventies a British stage once again resounded to the inspired flights of lunacy of the Bonzo’s favourites performed live.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-05-22
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Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early Cinema
Overview: Paul Merton goes in search of the origins of screen comedy in the forgotten world of silent cinema - not in Hollywood, but closer to home in pre-1914 Britain and France. Revealing the unknown stars and lost masterpieces, he brings to life the pioneering techniques and optical inventiveness of the virtuosos who mastered a new art form. With a playful eye and comic sense of timing, Merton combines the role of presenter and director to recreate the weird and wonderful world that is early European cinema in a series of cinematic experiments of his own.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-03-28
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Paul Merton at the London Palladium
Overview: The show with the sardonic wit for which Merton is famous. Plus his hilarious salute to the ice skaters Torvill and Dean, and a comic version of the pantomime Aladdin, as never seen before. Featuring Lee Simpson and Richard Vranch.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-10-17
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The Very Best of 'Have I Got News for You'
Overview: Compilation of classic moments and unseen outtakes from the first 23 series (1990-2002) of the popular BBC comedy show.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-11-25
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The Unforgettable Spike Milligan
Overview: A documentary about Spike Milligan
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-12-23
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Magical Mystery Tour Revisited
Overview: The making of The Beatles' controversial 1967 film, featuring previously unseen archive footage.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-10-06
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Trials and Tribulations
Overview: A retrospective of Colin Baker's turbulent three-years as the Sixth Doctor in Doctor Who (1963), covering his casting, the 1985 hiatus, and his sacking on the orders of BBC One controller Michael Grade.
Genres: Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-09-30
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Aladdin: The ITV Pantomime
Overview: A televised pantomime of Aladdin with characters played by well-known celebrities.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-12-25
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Cinderella: The ITV Pantomime
Overview: A televised pantomime of Cinderella featuring various celebrities.
Genres: Comedy Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-01-02
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Jack and the Beanstalk: The ITV Pantomime
Overview: A televised pantomime of Jack and the Beanstalk featuring various celebrities.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-12-25
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Dick Whittington: The ITV Pantomime
Overview: An adaptation of the folktale about a lonely boy, his beloved cat, and the hard decisions that come with their adventures.
Genres: Comedy Family Fantasy TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-01-01
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