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The Mrs Merton Show

1995 – 1998Show4 seasons30 episodes

ComedyTalk
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3

A campy, nostalgic comedy series about show business and everyday modern life, with standout performances and dialogue.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Episodes

4 seasons · 30 episodes · best: S1E1 "Episode #1.1" 8.5

Episodes

8.3
8.2
6.2
8.0

Story

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.

Feels like

  • Mock Chat Show
  • British Satire
  • Character Comedy
  • Cringe Humor
  • Witty Dialogue
  • Celebrity Parody
  • Observational Humor
  • Iconic Performance
  • Social Commentary
  • Cult Classic

Cast

24 of 29 · most episodes first

Crew

Produced by
Mark Gorton

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

February 10, 1995 · April 2, 1998 · Ended

First aired
February 10, 1995
Last aired
April 2, 1998
Status
Ended
Length
4 seasons · 30 episodes
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Talk
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is The Mrs Merton Show worth watching?"

Questions about The Mrs Merton Show

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Mrs Merton Show worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 7.3). Season 4 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 6.2 against 8.3 for the best season.

Which season of The Mrs Merton Show is best?

Season 1, with an IMDb average of 8.3. Season 4 is the weakest at 6.2. The highest-rated episode is Episode #1.1 (season 1, episode 1) at 8.5, and the lowest is Mrs. Merton in Las Vegas, Part 2 (season 4, episode 2) at 6.2.

How long does it take to watch The Mrs Merton Show?

15 h

About 15 hours: 30 episodes in 4 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1995 to 1998.

Will The Mrs Merton Show make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly sharp wit (9 of 10) and cringe comedy (9 of 10).

Is The Mrs Merton Show plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (10 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.