Paul Merton in China (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Series · ★ 8
Released in 2007, Paul Merton in China is a documentary and comedy series.
What it’s about. Paul Merton in China was a four-part television series broadcast on Five commencing from 21 May 2007. It follows the journey of Paul Merton, comedian and writer, and his interpreter Emma, as they voyage across the country, exploring Chinese culture, expansion and change from Mao Zedong's reign. The series was a hit for Five and Merton confirmed on Michael Parkinson's show that a second series entitled Paul Merton in India had been commissioned. The theme music from Channel Five's advertisement is Michel Legrand's Di Gue Ding Ding, which was also used as the theme music to Heston Blumenthal's series In Search of Perfection aired concurrently on BBC Two. All four episodes were released on DVD in late October 2008.
Who’s in it. Paul Merton in China stars Paul Merton as Himself - Presenter.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Paul Merton in China sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In CA you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Paul Merton in China page.
If you liked it. Fans of Paul Merton in China tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Paul Merton in China (2007)?
- In CA, Paul Merton in China is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Paul Merton in China worth watching?
- Paul Merton in China holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary and comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Paul Merton in China?
- Paul Merton in China stars Paul Merton.
- When was Paul Merton in China released?
- Paul Merton in China was released in 2007.