
Paul Merton
Known for his improvisation skill, Merton's humour is rooted in deadpan, surreal and sometimes dark comedy. He has been ranked by critics, fellow comedians and viewers to be among Britain's greatest comedians. He made his breakthrough in the late 1980s as a regular performer on the original British version of the comedy improvisation show Whose Line Is It Anyway?, and has been a team captain on Have I Got News for You since it began in 1990. He was also the host of Room 101 from 1999 to 2007, replacing original host Nick Hancock.
Merton appears as a panellist regularly on Radio 4's Just a Minute, first appearing in 1989, and became the only remaining regular panellist in 2009 following the death of Clement Freud. He has also appeared as one of the Comedy Store's Comedy Store Players.
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Known For

Have I Got News for You

Motorhoming with Merton & Webster

Paul Merton: Driving Amazing Trains

Have I Got a Bit More News for You

Just a Minute

Paul Merton in China

Paul Merton in Europe

Paul Merton in Galton & Simpson's...

Paul Merton in India

Paul Merton's Adventures

Paul Merton's Birth of Hollywood

Paul Merton's Palladium Story

Paul Merton's Secret Stations

Paul Merton's Silent Clowns

Paul Merton: The Series

Room 101

Thank God You're Here
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