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Extras. Darren Lamb (Stephen Merchant). Copyright: BBC
Stephen Merchant

Stephen Merchant

  • 49 years old
  • English
  • Actor, writer, director, executive producer and stand-up comedian

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Stephen Merchant rakes in £4.3m in just a year

Comedian Stephen Merchant is laughing all the way to the bank - making £4.3million last year.

Shan Ally, The Sun, 27th September 2022

Goodbye Baz: how stars celebrated the life of Barry Cryer

Friends, fans and family of Barry Cryer gathered in London's West End last night to remember the great gagsmith at a star-studded memorial gig.

Steve Bennett, Chortle, 14th June 2022

Stephen Merchant interview

"People assume I'm the nerdy guy. That's my schtick." The comedian explains why he's nothing like his on-screen image.

Michael Odell, The Times, 11th June 2022

The Outlaws review

Slapstick gags, sex, violence... this Merchant caper is a mess.

Christopher Stevens, Daily Mail, 6th June 2022

Stephen Merchant interview

The comedy legend on what inspired his new show, what to expect from the latest episodes - and why 'two seasons and a special' doesn't apply here.

David Craig, Radio Times, 5th June 2022

The Outlaws Series 2 review

Everything Stephen Merchant does is hilarious.

Jack Seale, The Guardian, 5th June 2022

The Outlaws, series 2, review

Stephen Merchant's repeat offenders are criminally underrated.

Jasper Rees, The Telegraph, 5th June 2022

Stephen Merchant interview

The co-creator of The Office and Extras talks to Adam White about Series 2 of his BBC One crime-comedy The Outlaws, people assuming he is his comedy persona, and how 'the left' has taken over from Mary Whitehouse.

Adam White, The Independent, 4th June 2022

The Office gets a Middle Eastern remake

Saudi broadcaster MBC is making a local version of Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant's comedy, running for 20 episodes.

Chortle, 31st May 2022

Stephen Merchant: The Outlaws has 'reconnected' people with Bristol

Stephen Merchant said he is "very pleased" with the response to his series The Outlaws, "specifically" from the people of Bristol.

BBC, 26th May 2022

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