Mrs Merton and Malcolm Episode Guide

Episode Guide

• Season 1 Episode 6: EPISODE: 6

  Bedridden Mr Merton finally makes it out of the house : unfortunately in a coffin : in the last episode of the eccentric comedy. Malcolm assumes his new role as the man of the house, while Arthur and Mr Malik offer their condolences. Starring Caroline Aherne, Craig Cash and a guest appearance from Steve Coogan as the new vicar

• Season 1 Episode 5: EPISODE: 5

  The personable pensioner indulges in a spot of matchmaking, whisking her visiting sister Morag off to see Mr Capstick in the hope that they'll fall for each other. Comedy, starring Caroline Aherne and Brian Murphy

• Season 1 Episode 4: EPISODE: 4

  A mysterious malaise robs Malcolm of his sunny disposition, forcing his worried mother to seek the somewhat dubious advice of local pharmacist Mr Malik. Will the Merton household ever be the same again?

• Season 1 Episode 3: EPISODE: 3

  A trip to Mr Malik the chemist turns out lucky for lovelorn Malcolm, but can Mrs Merton get her teeth into shy, retiring beauty Judith Potts on behalf of her little boy? Comedy, starring Caroline Aherne, Craig Cash and Brian Murphy

• Season 1 Episode 2: EPISODE: 2

  Plucky Malcolm decides it's about time local big-head Justin was taught a lesson, and who better to put him in his place than you know who? And what with the constant clatter downstairs, poor old Mr Merton is no doubt glad to be bedridden. Zany comedy, guest starring Linford Christie, with regulars Caroline Aherne, Craig Cash and Brian Murphy

• Season 1 Episode 1: EPISODE: 1

  Comedy series following the lives of OAP chat-show host Mrs Merton and her nerdy, 37-year-old son Malcolm. In the opening episode, Malcolm is looking forward to celebrating his birthday with meat paste sandwiches, crisps and squash : and at four o'clock he can hardly control his excitement as he waits for the first guests to arrive. Written by and starring Caroline Aherne, with Craig Cash and Brian Murphy