Paul Merton as Sarah the Cook, provided by the production Merton said: “I’m thrilled to be appearing at Richmond Theatre as Sarah the Cook, portraying the most beautiful woman you have ever seen.” ...

Paul Merton has been such a staple on the BBC ... Merton, 61, needed help from the comedy great when he was doing panto with another Scottish entertainment legend, the late Ronnie Corbett.

Have I Got News For You panellist, comedian and presenter Paul Merton will make his live pantomime debut this Christmas in Wimbledon. Donning the Widow Twankey heels for the first time on stage in the ...

The Blue singer, 40, was said to be a regular at the theatre’s pub during the panto, which featured Paul Merton as Widow Twankey. A source told The Sun at the time: “Lee is really struggling ...

What took him so long? After a hesitant start, Merton's command of the role grows and he throws in the odd line to keep the company on their toes (he is credited with supplying extra material for ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. As Widow Twankey, the laundry proprietor who here describes ...

The show with the sardonic wit for which Merton is famous. Plus his hilarious salute to the ice skaters Torvill and Dean, and a comic version of the pantomime Aladdin, as never seen before.

What took him so long? After a hesitant start, Merton's command of the role grows and he throws in the odd line to keep the company on their toes (he is credited with supplying extra material for ...