Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: BBC Two
Type: Talk Show
Rating: 6.4/10
The Mrs Merton Show
Overview
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.
This production, originally released in 1995, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Talk Show series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Comedy, Talk genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 6.4 across its 4 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Comedy and Talk.
- • Produced in United Kingdom.
- • Original Language: English.
Starring Cast
Seasons
Specials
4 Episodes • Aired 1993-12-05
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 1
7 Episodes • Aired 1995-02-10
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 2
8 Episodes • Aired 1995-11-12
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 3
9 Episodes • Aired 1997-02-14
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 4
6 Episodes • Aired 1998-02-26
No season overview provided for this season.
