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.
2026Paul Merton: Driving Amazing TrainsTV showas Self - Presenter · 6 episodes
2024Have I Got News for YouTV showWriter · 10 episodes
2024Perfect Pub WalksTV showas Self · 1 episodes
2023When Motorhoming Goes Horribly WrongMovieas Narrator
2023Frank Bough: National Treasure, National DisgraceMovieas Self (archive footage)
2022The Fringe, Fame and MeMovieas Self
2021Motorhoming With Merton and WebsterTV show12 episodes2019Years and YearsTV showas Paul Merton · 1 episodes
2018Shoot From the Hip Improvised PlaysTV show1 episodes
2017Henry IX: The Lost KingMovieas Self
2016Paul Merton's Secret StationsTV showas Self - Presenter · 3 episodes
2013Tipping Point: Lucky StarsTV showas Self - Contestant · 1 episodes
2012Magical Mystery Tour RevisitedMovieas Self
2012Just a MinuteTV showas Himself (regular panellist) · 10 episodes2011Celebrity Antiques Road TripTV showas Self - Participant · 1 episodes
2011Paul Merton's AdventuresTV showas Self · 6 episodes
2011Paul Merton's Birth of HollywoodTV showWriter · Creator · 3 episodes
2010The Unforgettable Spike MilliganMovieas Himself
2010Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early CinemaMovieas Himself · Director · Writer
2010Paul Merton in EuropeTV show6 episodes2009Stewart Lee's Comedy VehicleTV showas Paul Merton · 1 episodes
2009Paul Merton Looks at Alfred HitchcockMovieDirector
2008Paul Merton in IndiaTV show5 episodes
2008Trials and TribulationsMovieas (archive footage)
2008Thank God You're HereTV showas Self - Host · 6 episodes
2007Paul Merton's Silent ClownsTV showas Himself · 4 episodes2007Paul Merton in ChinaTV showas Himself - Presenter · 4 episodes
2007Hitler: The Comedy YearsMovieas Self (archive footage) (uncredited)2006The One ShowTV showas Self - Guest · as Self · 1 episodes
2006Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band - 40th Anniversary CelebrationMovieas Self
2005Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters Volume 2Movieas Self (archive footage)2004Who Do You Think You Are?TV showas Self · 1 episodes
2004ParkinsonTV showas Self - Guest · 1 episodes
2003Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest PresentersMovie
2002The Very Best of 'Have I Got News for You'Movieas Self - Team Captain
2002Spike Milligan I told you I was ill... A live tributeMovieas Self
2002Dick Whittington: The ITV PantomimeMovieas The Captain2001LorraineTV showas Self · 1 episodes
2000Aladdin: The ITV PantomimeMovieas Spirit of the Ring
2000The Suicidal DogMovieas Radio announcer & Man on Train · Director2000Cinderella: The ITV PantomimeMovieas Lucretia1998Jack and the Beanstalk: The ITV PantomimeMovieas Narrator1998Rex the RuntTV showas Dr. Dogg (voice) · 6 episodes
1998ParkinsonTV showas Self · 3 episodes
1997Have I Got News for You: The Official Pirate VideoMovieas Self
1996Paul Merton in Galton & Simpson'sTV showas Arnold · 15 episodes
1996Rex the Runt: North by North PoleMovieas Dr. Dogg (voice)
1994Paul Merton at the London PalladiumMovieas Himself1994Room 101TV showas Self - Host · 64 episodes
1994An Evening with Gary LinekerMovieas Ian1993If You See God, Tell HimTV showas Workman · 1 episodes
1993One Foot in the Grave: Victor In The BathMovieas Dentist (Voice)1992Terry and JulianTV showas Vicar · Writer · 6 episodes
1991Amnesty International's Big 30Movieas Self1991Paul Merton: The SeriesTV showWriter · Creator · 12 episodes1990Have I Got News for YouTV showas Self - Team Captain · as Self - Host · 652 episodes1990One Foot in the GraveTV showas Barman · 1 episodes1988Whose Line Is It Anyway?TV showas Himself · 12 episodes1982The Young OnesTV showas Peasant · 1 episodes1978The South Bank ShowTV show1 episodes—Have I Got a Bit More News for YouTV showas Self - Team Captain · 346 episodes
—Sticky MomentsTV showCreator