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.
Seasons
1. Jonathan Ross, Jeff Banks
Air Date: 1997-02-14
2. Michael Winner, Teresa Gorman
Air Date: 1997-02-21
3. Sacha Distel, Jeremy Clarkson
Air Date: 1997-02-28
4. Boy George, Vinnie Jones
Air Date: 1997-03-07
5. Keith Chegwin, Ian Botham
Air Date: 1997-03-14
6. Joanna Lumley, Martin Clunes
Air Date: 1997-03-28
7. Mrs. Merton in Las Vegas (1)
Air Date: 1997-04-10
Tony Curtis and Patrick Duffy.
8. Mrs. Merton in Las Vegas (2)
Air Date: 1997-04-17
Englebert Humperdinck, Bo Derek
9. Mrs. Merton in Las Vegas (3)
Air Date: 1997-04-24
Highlights (Planes, Trains and Zimmer Frames)
1. Keith Floyd, Melinda Messenger
Air Date: 1998-02-26
2. Shane Richie, Wayne Sleep
Air Date: 1998-03-05
3. Garry Bushell, Lisa Stansfield
Air Date: 1998-03-12
4. Richard Wilson, Bernard Manning
Air Date: 1998-03-19
5. Barry McGuigan, Nigel Kennedy
Air Date: 1998-03-26
6. Richard Whiteley, Jimmy Tarbuck
Air Date: 1998-04-02
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Rating
6.8/10
Release Date
1995-02-10
Episodes
30 (4 seasons)
Status
Ended
Cast
Videos
Production Companies
Granada Television