The Mrs Merton Show is a mock chat show starring Caroline Aherne as the elderly host Mrs Merton. It ran from 10 February 1995 to 2 April 1998 and was produced by Granada Television and aired on the BBC. The writers included Aherne, Craig Cash, Dave Gorman and Henry Normal. Prior to TV success, Aherne's Mrs Merton character appeared on Frank Sidebottom's album "5/9/88", then made her TV debut on the 1991 Channel 4 gameshow Remote Control, hosted by Anthony H Wilson. The chat show was followed up by a sitcom, Mrs Merton and Malcolm, based on Mrs Merton and her son Malcolm, who was played by Craig Cash.
Cast: Caroline Aherne
7 episodes
1. Steve Coogan, Debbie McGee, Kriss AkabusiMrs Merton's guests are Kriss Akabusi, Debbie McGee, Chris Greener and Steve Coogan.CC30minFeb 10, 1995
2. Ken Livingstone, Mandy Smith, Kevin KennedyNo synopsis available yet.CC30minFeb 17, 1995- 3. Cynthia Payne, Jilly Goolden, Dave Lee TravisNo synopsis available yet.CC30minFeb 24, 1995
4. Dale Winton, Mary Whitehouse, Derek JamesonGuests are Dale Winton, Mary Whitehouse, royal butler Peter Russell and Derek Jameson.CC30minMar 3, 1995- 5. Russell Grant, Countess Sokolow, Fred TalbotNo synopsis available yet.CC30minMar 10, 1995
- 6. Mr. Motivator, Ned Sherrin, Nick OwenNo synopsis available yet.CC30minMar 24, 1995
- 7. Carol Thatcher, Dr Mark Porter, Terry Christian and Steve HalliwellNo synopsis available yet.CC30minDec 5, 1994
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The Mrs Merton Show
The Mrs Merton Show is a mock chat show starring Caroline Aherne as the elderly host Mrs Merton. It ran from 10 February 1995 to 2 April 1998 and was produced by Granada Television and aired on the BBC. The writers included Aherne, Craig Cash, Dave Gorman and Henry Normal. Prior to TV success, Aherne's Mrs Merton character appeared on Frank Sidebottom's album "5/9/88", then made her TV debut on the 1991 Channel 4 gameshow Remote Control, hosted by Anthony H Wilson. The chat show was followed up by a sitcom, Mrs Merton and Malcolm, based on Mrs Merton and her son Malcolm, who was played by Craig Cash.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Caroline Aherne
- Cast
- Caroline Aherne
- Studio
- Granada Television
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
English
Where to watch
Not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service.
