The Mrs. Merton Show

The Mrs. Merton Show (1994-1998)

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The Mrs. Merton Show was a mock talk show starring Caroline Aherne as the elderly host Mrs Merton. The series ran from 10 February 1995 to 2 April 1998, was produced by Granada Television and aired on BBC 2.

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Scheduleevery Thursday (30 min)

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EpisodeNameAirdate
S05E06Richard Whiteley, Jimmy Tarbuckavr. 2, 1998
S05E05Barry McGuigan, Nigel Kennedymars 26, 1998
S05E04Richard Wilson, Bernard Manningmars 19, 1998
S05E03Lisa Stansfield, Garry Bushellmars 12, 1998
S05E02Shane Richie, Wayne Sleepmars 5, 1998
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'The Mrs. Merton Show' premiere?

'The Mrs. Merton Show' premiered on February 10, 1995.

Who played the character of Mrs. Merton on the show?

The character of Mrs. Merton was played by comedian Caroline Aherne.

What type of show was 'The Mrs. Merton Show'?

'The Mrs. Merton Show' was a mock chat show that satirized the format of traditional chat shows.

How many seasons of 'The Mrs. Merton Show' were produced?

'The Mrs. Merton Show' ran for three seasons and a Christmas special from 1995 to 1998.

Who was the first guest on 'The Mrs. Merton Show'?

Sean Bean was the first guest on 'The Mrs. Merton Show'.

Which famous quote was often used by Mrs. Merton on the show?

Mrs. Merton's famous catchphrase was "Let's have a heated debate".

Who created 'The Mrs. Merton Show'?

'The Mrs. Merton Show' was created by Caroline Aherne, Craig Cash and Henry Normal.

What was unique about the format of 'The Mrs. Merton Show'?

'The Mrs. Merton Show' was unique in that it had a fictional host and guests were played by actors.

Which sketch show was Caroline Aherne known for before 'The Mrs. Merton Show'?

Caroline Aherne was known for her work on the sketch comedy show 'The Fast Show' before creating 'The Mrs. Merton Show'.

What was Mrs. Merton's backstory on the show?

On the show, Mrs. Merton was a retired widow who had a son named Malcolm.

Which celebrity did Mrs. Merton famously ask the question 'What first attracted you to the millionaire Paul Daniels?'?

Mrs. Merton famously asked that question to Debbie McGee, the wife of magician Paul Daniels.

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