The Mrs Merton Show 1995
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- February 10, 1995
- Last Aired
- April 2, 1998
- Format
- 4 seasons · 30 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~15 hours (30 min/ep)
- Created By
- Caroline Aherne
- Networks
- BBC Two, BBC One
What is The Mrs Merton Show?
The Mrs Merton Show is a mock chat show that ran from 10 February 1995 to 2 April 1998, starring Caroline Aherne as the elderly host Mrs Merton. It was produced by Granada Television and aired on the BBC, with a writing team that included Aherne, Craig Cash, Henry Normal, and Dave Gorman.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1995
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 30
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Feb 10, 1995
- Last aired
- Apr 2, 1998
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- BBC Two, BBC One
- Genres
- Comedy, Talk
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.8/10 from 9 votes
- Format
- 4 seasons · 30 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~30 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Networks
- BBC Two, BBC One
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 30 episodes and an average 30-minute runtime.
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Overview
The Mrs Merton Show is a mock chat show that ran from 10 February 1995 to 2 April 1998, starring Caroline Aherne as the elderly host Mrs Merton. It was produced by Granada Television and aired on the BBC, with a writing team that included Aherne, Craig Cash, Henry Normal, and Dave Gorman. Prior to its television success, the character appeared on Frank Sidebottom's album 5/9/88 and made her television debut on the 1991 Channel 4 gameshow Remote Control, hosted by Anthony H Wilson. The show was later followed up by a sitcom titled Mrs Merton and Malcolm, which focused on Mrs Merton and her son Malcolm.
Culturally, the series is notable for establishing Caroline Aherne's character and supporting her transition from early appearances on Frank Sidebottom's album and the gameshow Remote Control to a dedicated television run. The production brought together notable writers of the era and expanded into a subsequent sitcom continuation featuring the character and her son Malcolm. The series maintains a comedic mock chat show format spanning multiple series.
Should you watch it?
“Caroline Aherne stars as an elderly host in this mock chat show.”
- Starring Caroline Aherne as the elderly host Mrs Merton
- Written by Caroline Aherne, Craig Cash, Henry Normal, and Dave Gorman
- Produced by Granada Television and aired on the BBC
- Information regarding streaming platforms or viewing options is not provided in the source material.
Watch it if you want to see Caroline Aherne perform as the mock chat show host Mrs Merton.
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Season 1 · 7 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Steve Coogan, Debbie McGee, Kriss Akabusi Mytharc Feb 10, 1995
- E2 Ken Livingstone, Mandy Smith, Kevin Kennedy Core Feb 17, 1995
- E3 Cynthia Payne, Jilly Goolden, Dave Lee Travis Core Feb 24, 1995
- E4 Dale Winton, Mary Whitehouse, Derek Jameson Core Mar 3, 1995
- E5 Russell Grant, Countess Sokolow, Fred Talbot Core Mar 10, 1995
- E6 Mr. Motivator, Ned Sherrin, Nick Owen Mytharc Mar 24, 1995
- E7 Carol Thatcher, Dr Mark Porter, Terry Christian and Steve Halliwell Mytharc Dec 5, 1994
Season 2 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Jo Brand, Lorraine Kelly, Chris Eubank Mytharc Nov 12, 1995
- E2 Matthew Kelly, Reeves & Mortimer, George Best Core Nov 19, 1995
- E3 Germaine Greer, Ant & Dec, Michael Parkinson Core Nov 26, 1995
- E4 Jimmy Hill, Andrew Neil, Paul Daniels Core Dec 3, 1995
- E5 Peter Stringfellow, Desmond Lynam, Rolf Harris Core Dec 10, 1995
- E6 Lord Litchfield, Carol Vorderman, Barbara Windsor Core Dec 17, 1995
- E7 Series 2, Christmas Special Mytharc Dec 24, 1995
- E8 Children in Need Special Mytharc Nov 22, 1996
Season 3 · 9 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 Jonathan Ross, Jeff Banks Mytharc Feb 14, 1997
- E2 Michael Winner, Teresa Gorman Core Feb 21, 1997
- E3 Sacha Distel, Jeremy Clarkson Core Feb 28, 1997
- E4 Boy George, Vinnie Jones Core Mar 7, 1997
- E5 Keith Chegwin, Ian Botham Core Mar 14, 1997
- E6 Joanna Lumley, Martin Clunes Core Mar 28, 1997
- E7 Mrs. Merton in Las Vegas (1) Core Apr 10, 1997
- E8 Mrs. Merton in Las Vegas (2) Mytharc Apr 17, 1997
- E9 Mrs. Merton in Las Vegas (3) Mytharc Apr 24, 1997
Season 4 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →- E1 Keith Floyd, Melinda Messenger Mytharc Feb 26, 1998
- E2 Shane Richie, Wayne Sleep Core Mar 5, 1998
- E3 Garry Bushell, Lisa Stansfield Core Mar 12, 1998
- E4 Richard Wilson, Bernard Manning Core Mar 19, 1998
- E5 Barry McGuigan, Nigel Kennedy Mytharc Mar 26, 1998
- E6 Richard Whiteley, Jimmy Tarbuck Mytharc Apr 2, 1998
Frequently asked questions
Where can I stream The Mrs Merton Show?
Streaming availability is not provided in the source material.
Is The Mrs Merton Show worth watching?
It features Caroline Aherne as the elderly host and was written by a team including Aherne, Craig Cash, Henry Normal, and Dave Gorman.
What is the binge duration of the series?
The show ran from 10 February 1995 to 2 April 1998, though total episode counts and runtimes are not specified in the sources.
What are the essential episodes?
The provided sources do not list specific essential episodes, though they mention individual episodes such as episode 3.5 from 1997.
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