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Paul Merton in Galton and Simpson's... is a British comedy television show that ran from 26 January 1996 to 21 October 1997. It stars Paul Merton, re-performing a number of classic comedy scripts written by the duo Galton and Simpson (Ray Galton and Alan Simpson), including some originally written for Tony Hancock.
Paul Merton in Galton and Simpson's...: With Paul Merton, Sam Kelly, Geoffrey Whitehead, Michael Fenton Stevens. Paul Merton stars in various remakes of scripts written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson that were originally performed by such greats as Tony Hancock and Les Dawson.
- (58)
- 1996-01-26
- Comedy
- Paul Merton, Sam Kelly, Geoffrey Whitehead
S1.E7 ∙ The Lift. Fri, Mar 8, 1996. As everyone knows, BBC lifts have a maxium capacity of eight people. In a rush, Paul jams himself in as a ninth occupant and causes the lift to be stuck between floors. Feeling guilty, Paul tries to provide some entertainment while they wait to be rescued.
Jun 25, 2007 · Top British comedy writers Galton and Simpson utilise the talents of comedian Paul Merton to revisit some of their past glories. Merton's deadpan delivery, a la Tony Hancock, is perfectly suited to showcase these classic sketches from a golden era in British comedy.
- (19)
- Comedy
- Box set, PAL
- English
Simpson retired from scriptwriting in 1978, becoming an after-dinner speaker, while Galton collaborated in several projects with Johnny Speight. In 1996 and 1997, comedian Paul Merton revived several Hancock's Half Hour and other Galton and Simpson scripts for ITV to a mixed reception.
While reporting a UFO sighting to his local police station Paul is asked if he'd make up the numbers in a identity parade. Suddenly, he finds himself the number one suspect in a robbery investigation
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Top British comedy writers Galton and Simpson utilise the talents of comedian Paul Merton to revisit some of their past glories. Merton's deadpan delivery, a la Tony Hancock, is perfectly suited to showcase these classic sketches from a golden era in British comedy.
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