Along with whose line costar josie lawrence, paul merton landed his own show on channel 4 in the early 90s. Paul merton, lee simpson, richard vranch, suki webster, mike mcshane and accompanist kirsty newton are back on the road in 2019 to visit some of their favourite parts of the uk with another evening of mindblowing improvisation. Paul mertons silent comedy book, silent clowns bbc series and uk tour, and his bbc tv documentary paul merton looks at alfred hitchcock. Sep 08, 2017 the photos are from a new book, the hebrides, by the bbcs paul murton. Contentsshow personal life merton was born on 9 july 1957 in parsons green, london to an english father a train driver on the london underground and. The complete company is set for the upcoming london revival of hairspray. In a new series of grand tours, starting on 4 september 2017, presenter paul murton sets out to explore scotlands glorious lochs.
Paul james martin born 9 july 1957, known under the stage name paul merton, is an english. Jan 24, 2020 the complete company is set for the upcoming london revival of hairspray. Chortle had 105,671 unique users in the seven days to april 7. Pauls anthology of funny stories, funny ha ha was named sunday times humour book of the year in 2019.
Paul merton biography, age, wife, children, net worth, tv. Ranked by critics, fellow comedians and viewers to be among britains greatest comedians, mertons style fits into the deadpan, surreal and sometime darkly comic. Apr 04, 2019 paul merton has selected 100 of his favourite funny short stories for a new anthology to be published later this year. In the same year, to coincide with the launch of his first stand up tour in 10 years, and this is me. They worked together since 1989, when merton made his debut on the radio panel show just a minute, which parsons hosted since its inception. Some of the stories he relates in this book are hilarious, but pauls book is not quite as brilliantly entertaining as his radio and tv work. Paul merton has gone through a lot of trauma in his life, including a mental breakdown just as his career was starting, and the death of his second wife only 12 weeks after they were married. The comic has also written an introduction to the collection, funny ha ha. Paul merton famous comedian and presenter booking agent. The photos are from a new book, the hebrides, by the bbcs paul murton. Official website of british comedian and improviser paul merton, his autobiography only when i laugh, his impro chums, and books and television series about.
Paul mertons new book tells of mental breakdown and wifes death. He is best known as a team captain, opposite ian hislop,on the bbc current affairs quiz have i got news for you. Paul merton and his highly acclaimed impro chums are wonders of nature. I am a great fan of all of paul mertons radio and tv work, so it was interesting to read of his journey from humble beginnings to being a tv celebrity. After an alternate tour of paris boulevards, its time to visit. Alice merton live at southside festival 2019 merton first drew major attention in 2015 citation needed as a songwriter and singer on fahrenhaidt s album the book of nature. May 06, 2019 paul merton, lee simpson, richard vranch, suki webster, mike mcshane and accompanist kirsty newton are back on the road in 2019 to visit some of their favourite parts of the uk with another evening of mindblowing improvisation. And now merton has put together a book of 80 comic short stories called funny ha ha, with old masters like p g wodehouse appearing. Funny ha ha 80 of the funniest stories ever written selected and introduced by paul merton just published in hardback at. I was initially inspired to take to the hills by a book my father gave me. Jan 24, 2020 pauls anthology of funny stories, funny ha ha was named sunday times humour book of the year in 2019. Paul murton is a tv presenterbroadcaster, filmmaker and historian, working primarily on the bbc with an emphasis on travelogues in scotland.
To celebrate the rich and longstanding relationship between lochs and people in scotland, paul murton sets off on a grand. In 1990, merton starred in his own sketch show, called paul merton. Funnyman paul merton reveals how humour has helped him through both good times and bad. Paul merton is to join the new production of hairspray the musical. Merton, who will be making his west end musical debut as wilbur turnblad, will star alongside michael ball, who returns to his legendary, olivier award winning role of edna turnblad, as the huge hearted, multiawardwinning smash hit musical plays at the magnificent london coliseum for 18 weeks only, beginning performances on. Born in 1957 and raised in ardentinny on the shores of loch long, argyll, scotland, where his parents ran a small hotel, murton is best known for his series scotlands clans, grand tours of scotland, grand tours of the scottish islands and grand. Paul merton makes west end musical debut in hairspray. Paul merton, lee simpson, richard vranch, suki webster, mike mcshane and accompanist kirsty newton are back on the road in to visit some of their favourite parts of the uk with another evening of mindblowing impro. Paul james martin born 9 july 1957, 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. They underscore why scotland was crowned the most beautiful country in the world by rough guide readers. I read every book about buster keaton and chaplin to see how they worked its all about dedication, tunnel vision, pursuit of perfection, getting the.
Theres one major difference between the paul merton who sits far right all deadpan and detached on have i got news for you, who dishes out laserguided barbs to the pompous and the pretentious, who pummels stale. Jerry mitchell and jack obrien will reunite for new north. The impro chums are paul merton, suki webster, richard vranch, lee simpson, mike mcshane and kirsty newton. Why yes, it could have been much longer than 7 minutes, you naysayers. Concertpass is your number one destination for all paul mertons impro chums concerts tickets as well as concert dates and extensive tour. A tiein book, silent comedy, was written by merton and published by rh books in late 2007. Famed for his deadpan delivery and surreal satire, paul is one of the uks bestloved comedians and impro stars. Browse paul merton tour dates and order tickets for upcoming comedy shows near you. Paul mertons impro chums whats on rose theatre kingston. We do not currently hold contact details for paul merton s agent. Whether its the surreal, slapstick or sly wit that makes you laugh, paul merton introduces stories from all sorts of writers to tickle every funny bone.
Best known for his tv appearances as a team captain on the topical news show, have i got news for you, and as the presenter of room 101. Grand tours of the scottish islands paul murton bbc. Bbc scotland grand tours of the scottish islands paul. The impro chums are paul merton, suki webster, richard vranch, lee simpson, mike mcshane. Paul merton uncovers terrible family secret in who do you. Paul merton, comedian tour dates the uk comedy guide. Paul mertons impro chums tour dates, paul mertons impro. Paul merton to make west end musical debut in hairspray.
Wodehouse to nora ephron, the greatest writers are those who know how to laugh. He is known for his work on have i got news for you 1990, rex the runt 1991 and the suicidal dog 2000. Paul mertons is the most boastful autobiography in years. Just outside paris is the town of fontainebleau, which is where paul merton starts his french experience with a show jumping event. Grand tours of scotlands lochs new bbc series with paul. Paul merton knows the healing power of comedy daily mail online. Paul merton is a british writer, actor, comedian, radio and television presenter from london. Browse paul merton s impro chums tour dates and order tickets for upcoming comedy shows near you. Paul mertons new book tells of mental breakdown and wife. On 14 november 2016 while in hamburg she won the annual award for the promotion of talented newcomers in the category. New episode of genealogy series reveals how comics ancestors died within days of each other making his. Paul merton paul james martin is an english actor, writer, comedian, radio and television presenter born on 9th july 1957 in parsons green, london, england. He appears as a panellist regularly on radio 4s just a minute. Aug 17, 2019 paul merton uncovers terrible family secret in who do you think you are.
Grand tours of scotlands lochs new bbc series with paul murton. This is the 2008 tour for the 2009 tour dates, click here these are the dates ive traced for paul mertons silent clowns show, which will be touring the country later this year when his book silent comedy is published. Paul mertons impro chums tickets are on sale right now on concertpass. Paul merton tour dates he has a dry wit and a talent for bizarre but hilarious trains of thought. He has been ranked by critics, fellow comedians and viewers to be among britains greatest comedians. Paul merton remembers nicholas parsons as embodiment of just. They take audience suggestions and create cascades of fantastic tumbling laughter. Paul murton sets out to experience the world of island life.
He writes candidly about his psychiatric incarceration but. A new north american tour of the hit musical hairspray will launch in baltimore, where the 2003 tony winner is set, november 1015 the original creative. If there were an annual award for the best book with a wildly. Paul merton and ian hislop reveal the secrets of have i got news for you. There was no humour, and life has humour in it, even. Silent film, silent clowns, silent comedy paul merton.
As paul merton beats kenneth williams record on just a minute, he talks about the panel shows best and worst guests and why everyone was scared the day. Just a couple of reminders of paul mertons wit on have i got news for you hignfy. Jan 24, 2020 a new north american tour of the hit musical hairspray will launch in baltimore, where the 2003 tony winner is set, november 1015 the original creative team, led by director jack obrien and. Join now the best tv and entertainment news in your inbox. Heres some information you might not already know about the one and only. Paul james martin born 9 july 1957, better known by the stage name paul merton, is an english actor, comedian and writer. We are currently listing 7,523 upcoming comedy events. Paul mertons impro chums comedy edinburgh festival fringe. Paul merton was born on july 9, 1957 in parsons green, london, england as paul martin. To celebrate the rich and longstanding relationship between lochs and people in scotland, paul murton sets off on a grand tour of scotland to explore the deep sea lochs of the west coast, and to ply the freshwater lochs that adorn the highlands.
Theres one major difference between the paul merton who sits far right all deadpan and detached on have i got news for you, who dishes out laserguided barbs to the pompous and the pretentious, who pummels stale predictability with inspired verbal journeys into the absurd and the surreal, and the paul merton that chats amiably and extensively to on. Ranked by critics, fellow comedians and viewers to be among britains greatest comedians, merton s style fits into the deadpan, surreal and sometime darkly comic genres, and is known also for his observational humour. His first channel 4 series, paul merton the series, is due to be released on dvd this spring. The most compelling section of mertons book deals with the limbo years of his late teens and early 20s, which he spent in tooting employment. Paul merton tour 2020 dates and tickets stereoboard. About 4 days ago from mw artist managements twitter. Paul murtons photos show why scotland is worldbeater. Jan 28, 2020 paul merton has remembered nicholas parsons as one of the kindest and most generous people i ever met, after his death at 96. Merton first drew major attention in 2015 citation needed as a songwriter and singer on fahrenhaidts album the book of nature. The collective improvisational experience embodied in the chums is enough to stun an elephant. Paul merton, lee simpson, richard vranch, suki webster, mike mcshane and accompanist kirsty newton flex their improvisational muscles to delight and entertain audiences in this country and abroad, and now bring an evening of mindblowing improvisation to the rose. Buy funny ha, ha by paul merton, paul merton from amazons fiction books store. Official website of british comedian and improviser paul merton, his autobiography only when i laugh, his impro chums, and books and television series about silent comedy, clowns and alfred hitchcock. Paul mertons impro chums new theatre oxford atg tickets.
674 719 465 504 1256 928 633 226 1659 60 962 1589 334 836 1442 298 1334 878 1478 644 299 984 1524 1404 978 1417 691 303 606 999 954