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Paul James Martin (born 9 July 1957), known by the stage name Paul Merton, is an English comedian. [ 1 ] Known for his improvisation skill, [ 2 ] Merton's humour is rooted in deadpan, surreal and sometimes dark comedy.
Aug 3, 2021 · Bookmark. There are not many couples who could withstand being cooped up for 15 months during lockdown and then go straight into living in the cramped conditions of a motorhome. But comedians...
- Olivia Buxton
Feb 9, 2022 · Paul Merton has been a consistent face on British television many years. The comedian, writer, actor, radio and television presenter is arguably one of the most talented people in the country so it should come as no surprise that his life off-screen is just as interesting.
- After 66 series, they’re still as enthused by fans’ love for the show. Ian: Yesterday morning, I was wandering along and there was a young bloke filling up his van with ice.
- There's nothing they don't know about the other - or indeed, want to know.. Paul: He doesn't want to know anything about me – he has a nosebleed when he talks to somebody of my social status!
- The show has lots of celebrity fans, including Paul McCartney (who told The Adam Buxton Podcast) Paul: Oh really? That's nice to know. That's great. I mean, Paul McCartney has given me a great deal of personal pleasure over the years… and I like his music as well!
- Alexander Armstrong holds the record for the most stints as guest host – his next appearance (13 October) will be his 40th time in the host’s chair!
Oct 10, 2014 · He had become the wrong person to deliver a weekly script criticising people’s actions and foibles. The recording the following week was Angus’s last, a sad, low-key affair. An era was over.
- Paul Merton
Feb 3, 2003 · Despite first coming to public attention as a team captain on Have I Got News For You, Merton was already a successful comedy writer, and a regular at The Comedy Store. As a sketch writer...
Sep 28, 2020 · Paul Merton took a break from Series 11 of the show in 1996 (a series in which he did make one appearance... as a guest panellist on Ian's team!). Paul has won 332 episodes, to Ian's 167 (the rest were draws). Merton has also won the most series as a team captain, by a significant margin (44).
