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Stephen was a finalist in the Daily Telegraph Open Mic Awards in 1998, and continued to perform on the circuit until recently, including a sell out show on the Edinburgh Fringe in 2001.
With writing and directing partner Ricky Gervais, Stephen has received widespread acclaim for THE OFFICE (BBC2). The Series and subsequent Special Episodes for BBC1 picked up numerous awards, including 3 BAFTAS, and a Golden Globe.
WRITING CREDITS:
EXTRAS 6 x 30 mins series, co-written and co-directed with Ricky Gervais (BBC2)
THE OFFICE CHRISTMAS SPECIALS Two hour-long episodes, co-written and co-directed with Ricky Gervais (BBC1)
THE OFFICE (Series 1 & 2) Two 6 x 30 mins series, co-written and co-directed with Ricky Gervais (BBC2)
THE RICKY GERVAIS & STEPHEN MERCHANT SHOW co-writtten with Ricky Gervais (Xfm)
MEET RICKY GERVAIS co-written with Ricky Gervais (Talkback / Channel 4)
THE ELEVEN O'CLOCK SHOW Sketch Contributor (Talkback / Channel 4)
THE GOLDEN YEARS co-written with Ricky Gervais (Comedy Lab / Channel 4)
DIRECTING CREDITS:
EXTRAS 6 x 30 mins series co-directed with Ricky Gervais, and starring Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant and Ashley Jensen. Guest stars Ben Stiller, Patrick Stewart, Kate Winslett and Samuel L. Jackson (BBC2)
THE OFFICE CHRISTMAS SPECIALS Two hour long specials co-directed with Ricky Gervais, and starring Ricky Gervais, Martin Freeman, Mackenzie Crook and Lucy Davis (BBC1)
THE OFFICE (Series 1 & 2) Two 6 x 30 mins series co-directed with Ricky Gervais, and starring Ricky Gervais, Martin Freeman, Mackenzie Crook and Lucy Davis (BBC2)
THE LAST CHANCERS (Pilot) Written by Anthony MacMurray, and starring Adam Buxton (Angel Eye for Channel 4)
PERFORMANCE CREDITS:
EXTRAS Andy's Agent Directed by Ricky Gervais & Stephen Merchant (BBC2)
MY LIFE IN FILM (Pilot) Jones Directed by Toby MacDonald, co-starring Kris Marshall (BBC)
THE OFFICE - Series 2 "The Oggmonster" Directed by Ricky Gervais & Stephen Merchant (BBC2)
CCANCUN (Pilot) The Tallest Man in Ccancun Contestant, Written and Directed by Sally Phillips (BBC)
POSH ROCK Documentary Voice Over (E4)
MEET RICKY GERVAIS Sketch Performer (Talkback / Channel 4)
RUBBERNECKER Stand up Performed at the Cafe Royal with Ricky Gervais, Robin Ince and Jimmy Carr (Edinburgh Fringe)
PORN CRACKERS Presenter (Sky One)
OPEN MIC AWARDS '98 Finalist, 1998 Daily Telegraph Open Mic Awards (Channel 5)
RADIO CREDITS:
RICKY GERVAIS & STEPHEN MERCHANT Saturday afternoon radio show with Ricky Gervais and Karl Pilkington (Xfm)
MERIDIAN ON SCREEN Film Reviews (BBC World Service)
THE MARY ANN HOBBS SHOW (Radio 1)
THE SARA COX BREAKFAST SHOW (Radio 1)

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