Stephen Merchant

The Leonard Lopate Show | Dec 19, 2011

Stephen Merchant, writer and co-creator of the original, BBC show “The Office” and HBO's “Extras,” with Ricky Gervais, talks about his career and his first-ever stand up tour called “Hello Ladies,” where he discusses his successes and failures in his personal life as well as his ride to professional success. He’s performing at Town Hall December 20-21. Merchant will also discuss his newest project with Ricky Gervais and HBO, the new show “Life's Too Short” featuring Warwick Davis.

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