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The Mrs Merton Show

1995–19984 seasonsCaroline Aherne
IMDb 7.3

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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.

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What is The Mrs Merton Show (1995) about?

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…

Who stars in The Mrs Merton Show?

The Mrs Merton Show stars Caroline Aherne (Mrs. Merton). The series was created by Caroline Aherne.

How many seasons does The Mrs Merton Show have?

The Mrs Merton Show has 4 seasons. There are 30 episodes in total.

Is The Mrs Merton Show worth watching?

The Mrs Merton Show holds an IMDb rating of 7.3/10. Fans of Comedy, Talk are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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