Paul Merton

Paul Merton

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.

  • Title: Paul Merton
  • Popularity: 0.438
  • Known For: Acting
  • Birthday: 1957-07-09
  • Place of Birth: Parsons Green, London, England, UK
  • Homepage: http://paulmerton.com
  • Also Known As:
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Paul Merton Movies

  • 2003
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    Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters

    Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters

    1 2003 HD

    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...

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  • 2005
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    Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters Volume 2

    Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters Volume 2

    1 2005 HD

    Over 2½ hours of the award-winning topical news quiz, featuring previously unseen footage. Team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton are joined...

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  • 1996
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    Rex the Runt: North by North Pole

    Rex the Runt: North by North Pole

    7 1996 HD

    The gang journey to the North Pole, and drill a hole to find out "What's at the center of the Earth?"

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  • 1997
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    Have I Got News for You: The Official Pirate Video

    Have I Got News for You: The Official Pirate Video

    1 1997 HD

    A feature-length exclusive-to-video edition of Have I Got News For You.

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  • 2007
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    Hitler: The Comedy Years

    Hitler: The Comedy Years

    5 2007 HD

    A documentary about the portrayal of Adolf Hitler in popular culture.

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  • 2023
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    When Motorhoming Goes Horribly Wrong

    When Motorhoming Goes Horribly Wrong

    1 2023 HD

    As demand for motorhomes soars, Paul Merton narrates this revealing look at holidays on the road - including a giant spider invasion and tourists who...

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  • 2022
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    The Fringe, Fame and Me

    The Fringe, Fame and Me

    1 2022 HD

    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...

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  • 1991
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    Amnesty International's Big 30

    Amnesty International's Big 30

    4 1991 HD

    In the tradition of the acclaimed series of British concerts known as The Secret Policemen's Ball, Amnesty International celebrates its 50th...

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  • 2000
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    The Suicidal Dog

    The Suicidal Dog

    1 2000 HD

    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...

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  • 1994
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    An Evening With Gary Lineker

    An Evening With Gary Lineker

    1 1994 HD

    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...

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  • 2002
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    Spike Milligan I told you I was ill... A live tribute

    Spike Milligan I told you I was ill... A live tribute

    1 2002 HD

    One of many tributes following the death of Spike Milligan. Comedians, actors and musicians join forces to present a live tribute featuring a...

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  • 2009
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    Just a Minute

    Just a Minute

    1 2009 HD

    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.

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  • 2017
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    Henry IX: The Lost King

    Henry IX: The Lost King

    1 2017 HD

    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...

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  • 2006
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    The Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band: 40th Anniversary Celebration

    The Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band: 40th Anniversary Celebration

    1 2006 HD

    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...

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  • 2010
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    Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early Cinema

    Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early Cinema

    7 2010 HD

    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...

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  • 1994
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    Paul Merton at the London Palladium

    Paul Merton at the London Palladium

    1 1994 HD

    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...

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  • 2002
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    The Very Best of 'Have I Got News for You'

    The Very Best of 'Have I Got News for You'

    1 2002 HD

    Compilation of classic moments and unseen outtakes from the first 23 series (1990-2002) of the popular BBC comedy show.

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  • 2010
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    The Unforgettable Spike Milligan

    The Unforgettable Spike Milligan

    1 2010 HD

    A documentary about Spike Milligan

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  • 2012
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    Magical Mystery Tour Revisited

    Magical Mystery Tour Revisited

    1 2012 HD

    The making of The Beatles' controversial 1967 film, featuring previously unseen archive footage.

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  • 2008
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    Trials and Tribulations

    Trials and Tribulations

    1 2008 HD

    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...

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  • 2000
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    Cinderella: The ITV Pantomime

    Cinderella: The ITV Pantomime

    8 2000 HD

    A televised pantomime of Cinderella featuring various celebrities.

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  • 2000
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    Aladdin: The ITV Pantomime

    Aladdin: The ITV Pantomime

    9 2000 HD

    A televised pantomime of Aladdin with characters played by well-known celebrities.

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  • 1998
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    Jack and the Beanstalk: The ITV Pantomime

    Jack and the Beanstalk: The ITV Pantomime

    7 1998 HD

    A televised pantomime of Jack and the Beanstalk featuring various celebrities.

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  • 2002
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    Dick Whittington: The ITV Pantomime

    Dick Whittington: The ITV Pantomime

    6 2002 HD

    An adaptation of the folktale about a lonely boy, his beloved cat, and the hard decisions that come with their adventures.

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  • 2000
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    The Suicidal Dog

    The Suicidal Dog

    1 2000 HD

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  • 2009
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    Paul Merton Looks at Alfred Hitchcock

    Paul Merton Looks at Alfred Hitchcock

    1 2009 HD

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  • 2010
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    Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early Cinema

    Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early Cinema

    7 2010 HD

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  • 2010
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    Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early Cinema

    Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early Cinema

    7 2010 HD

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  • 2006
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    The One Show

    The One Show

    4.6 2006 HD

    A topical magazine-style daily television programme broadcast live on BBC One.

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  • 1994
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    Room 101

    Room 101

    6.1 1994 HD

    Fast-moving game show meets talk show, which sees Frank Skinner refereeing three celebrities each week as they compete to banish their top peeve or...

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  • 1990
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    One Foot In the Grave

    One Foot In the Grave

    7.526 1990 HD

    One Foot in the Grave is a BBC television sitcom series The series features the exploits of Victor Meldrew and his long-suffering wife, Margaret....

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  • 1991
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    Paul Merton: The Series

    Paul Merton: The Series

    4 1991 HD

    Fresh from his appearances on Whose Line is it Anyway?, Paul starred in his own comedy series on Channel 4, featuring a mix of surreal sketches,...

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  • 1993
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    If You See God, Tell Him

    If You See God, Tell Him

    6.7 1993 HD

    Richard Briers plays Godfrey Spry, who, having been hit on the head in a freak accident, ends up with an attention span of just 30 seconds. As a...

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  • 1982
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    The Young Ones

    The Young Ones

    7.9 1982 HD

    The misadventures of four lunatic students who live in a shared student house. There's Rick, the overblown political one addicted to Cliff Richard,...

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  • 1992
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    Terry and Julian

    Terry and Julian

    4.5 1992 HD

    Terry and Julian is a British sitcom that aired on Channel 4 in 1992. Starring Julian Clary, it was written by Clary, Paul Merton and John Henderson....

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  • 1996
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    Paul Merton in Galton & Simpson's

    Paul Merton in Galton & Simpson's

    7 1996 HD

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  • 2008
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    Paul Merton in India

    Paul Merton in India

    1 2008 HD

    Paul Merton in India is a television show broadcast on Channel 5 in the United Kingdom and Fox History & Entertainment in India. The first episode...

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  • 1994
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    The Danny Baker Show

    The Danny Baker Show

    1 1994 HD

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  • 2010
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    Paul Merton in Europe

    Paul Merton in Europe

    1 2010 HD

    Paul Merton in Europe is a six-part television series airing on Channel 5 from 11 January 2010 onwards. The series is a follow-up to Paul Merton in...

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  • 2011
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    Paul Merton's Birth of Hollywood

    Paul Merton's Birth of Hollywood

    7 2011 HD

    Paul Merton's Birth of Hollywood is a 2011 BBC documentary series written, directed and presented by Paul Merton. The three-part series traces the...

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  • 2021
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    Motorhoming With Merton and Webster

    Motorhoming With Merton and Webster

    8 2021 HD

    Paul Merton and his wife Suki Webster hit the road as they embrace Britain's booming motorhoming scene, seeking out the UK's most famous sights and...

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  • 2011
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    Paul Merton's Adventures

    Paul Merton's Adventures

    1 2011 HD

    British comedian Paul Merton keeps his comically-critical attitude while tasting some popular holiday types that never appealed to him, unlike...

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  • 1990
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    Have I Got News for You

    Have I Got News for You

    7.1 1990 HD

    Hilarious, totally-irreverent, near-slanderous political quiz show, based mainly on news stories from the last week or so, that leaves no party,...

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  • 2004
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    Who Do You Think You Are?

    Who Do You Think You Are?

    6.5 2004 HD

    A British genealogy documentary series in which celebrities trace their ancestry, discovering secrets and surprises from their past.

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  • 2012
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    Just a Minute

    Just a Minute

    9.5 2012 HD

    Just a Minute is a BBC Radio 4 radio comedy and television panel game chaired by Nicholas Parsons. Its first transmission on Radio 4 was on 22...

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  • 1990
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    One Foot In the Grave

    One Foot In the Grave

    7.526 1990 HD

    One Foot in the Grave is a BBC television sitcom series The series features the exploits of Victor Meldrew and his long-suffering wife, Margaret....

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  • 2006
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    The One Show

    The One Show

    4.6 2006 HD

    A topical magazine-style daily television programme broadcast live on BBC One.

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  • 2006
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    The One Show

    The One Show

    4.6 2006 HD

    A topical magazine-style daily television programme broadcast live on BBC One.

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  • 1990
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    Have I Got News for You

    Have I Got News for You

    7.1 1990 HD

    Hilarious, totally-irreverent, near-slanderous political quiz show, based mainly on news stories from the last week or so, that leaves no party,...

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  • 1998
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    Rex the Runt

    Rex the Runt

    7 1998 HD

    Rex the Runt is an animated claymation television show produced by Aardman Animations for BBC Bristol in association with EVA Entertainment and...

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  • 2007
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    Paul Merton's Silent Clowns

    Paul Merton's Silent Clowns

    1 2007 HD

    Paul Merton profiles some of the great stars of silent comedy, examining their lives and works, and uncovering seldom-seen material

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  • 1970
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    Have I Got a Bit More News for You

    Have I Got a Bit More News for You

    7 1970 HD

    Based on the week’s news and fronted by guest hosts, this extended version of the satirical news quiz features more of the stuff that wouldn't...

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  • 2007
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    Paul Merton in China

    Paul Merton in China

    8.7 2007 HD

    Paul Merton in China was a four-part television series broadcast on Five commencing from 21 May 2007. It follows the journey of Paul Merton, comedian...

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  • 2011
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    Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

    Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

    5 2011 HD

    Antiques experts accompany celebrities on a road trip around the UK searching for treasures and competing to make the most money at auction

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  • 2016
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    Paul Merton's Secret Stations

    Paul Merton's Secret Stations

    1 2016 HD

    More than 150 of Britain’s railway stations are request stops. You have to put out your arm to get the train to stop at the platform. In this...

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  • 2024
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    Perfect Pub Walks with Bill Bailey

    Perfect Pub Walks with Bill Bailey

    7 2024 HD

    The comedian, musician and nature lover takes fellow comedian Alan Davies to the Peak District National Park, walking the Monsal Trail to...

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  • 2019
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    Years and Years

    Years and Years

    7.6 2019 HD

    As Britain is rocked by unstable political, economic and technological advances, members of the Lyons family converge on one crucial night in 2019....

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  • 1990
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    Have I Got News for You

    Have I Got News for You

    7.1 1990 HD

    Hilarious, totally-irreverent, near-slanderous political quiz show, based mainly on news stories from the last week or so, that leaves no party,...

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  • 2008
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    Thank God You're Here

    Thank God You're Here

    1 2008 HD

    UK-produced partially improvised comedy based on the original Australian show with the same name. In the show, four guests are placed into a scene...

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  • 1955
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    Alfred Hitchcock Presents

    Alfred Hitchcock Presents

    7.7 1955 HD

    A television anthology series hosted by Alfred Hitchcock featuring dramas, thrillers, and mysteries.

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  • 1988
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    Whose Line Is It Anyway?

    Whose Line Is It Anyway?

    7.6 1988 HD

    An un-scripted comedy show in which four guest performers improvise their way through a series of games, many of which rely on audience suggestions.

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  • 1998
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    Parkinson

    Parkinson

    1 1998 HD

    Michael Parkinson returns for a second run of his iconic talk show.

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  • 2001
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    Lorraine

    Lorraine

    2.7 2001 HD

    Lorraine is the early weekday morning, lifestyle and entertainment show for ITV, presented by Lorraine Kelly and Kate Garraway. ITV Breakfast...

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  • 1970
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    Lorraine

    Lorraine

    7 1970 HD

    Paul Merton's Birth of Hollywood is a 2011 BBC documentary series written, directed and presented by Paul Merton. The three-part series traces the...

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  • 1970
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    Lorraine

    Lorraine

    7.7 1970 HD

    A television anthology series hosted by Alfred Hitchcock featuring dramas, thrillers, and mysteries.

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  • 1970
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    Lorraine

    Lorraine

    7.7 1970 HD

    A television anthology series hosted by Alfred Hitchcock featuring dramas, thrillers, and mysteries.

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  • 1970
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    Lorraine

    Lorraine

    4.5 1970 HD

    Terry and Julian is a British sitcom that aired on Channel 4 in 1992. Starring Julian Clary, it was written by Clary, Paul Merton and John Henderson....

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  • 1970
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    Lorraine

    Lorraine

    4 1970 HD

    Fresh from his appearances on Whose Line is it Anyway?, Paul starred in his own comedy series on Channel 4, featuring a mix of surreal sketches,...

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  • 1970
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    Lorraine

    Lorraine

    1 1970 HD

    Host Roy Wood Jr. and team captains Amber Ruffin and Michael Ian Black serve up a smart take on the news of the week and guide guests through comic...

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  • 1970
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    Lorraine

    Lorraine

    6.333 1970 HD

    Sticky Moments was a satirical British television game show that aired on Channel 4 in 1989 and 1990. It was hosted by the comedian Julian Clary.

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  • 1970
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    Lorraine

    Lorraine

    7 1970 HD

    Paul Merton's Birth of Hollywood is a 2011 BBC documentary series written, directed and presented by Paul Merton. The three-part series traces the...

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  • 1970
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    Lorraine

    Lorraine

    4 1970 HD

    Fresh from his appearances on Whose Line is it Anyway?, Paul starred in his own comedy series on Channel 4, featuring a mix of surreal sketches,...

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