Merchant, Stephen, 1974-

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May 10, 2022

42:05

British 'Office' co-creator Stephen Merchant isn't afraid to fuse comedy with tragedy

Merchant co-created the British Office and Extras with Ricky Gervais. His new show, The Outlaws, is about people court-ordered to do community service for low-level crimes. He spoke with producer Sam Briger about what inspired the new series, his best writing advice, and how being very tall (6'7") has informed his personality.

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British 'Office' co-creator Stephen Merchant isn't afraid to fuse comedy with tragedy

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