Stephen Merchant
- 49 years old
- English
- Actor, writer, director, executive producer and stand-up comedian
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Stephen Merchant interview
The comedian discusses his career and becoming one of the "grandads of British comedy".
Olivia Ovenden, Esquire, 27th February 2019Stephen Merchant: interview
"I spent a fortune on dating. It's expensive."
Alice Jones, i Newspaper, 27th February 2019Stephen Merchant interview
"When Dwayne Johnson goes in front of a wrestling crowd it's like Elvis has come on - it's insane."
Murray Robertson, The List, 14th February 2019Stephen Merchant and Asim Chaudhry wallowed in our modern era's campery, as they sent up all the tat of Christmastime in Click And Collect (BBC1).
From the tacky plastic purple unicorn every little girl desired desperately in her stocking, to the blizzard of outdoor lights that could induce epilepsy in a snowman, all the most grating aspects of Yuletide were here.
Throughout most of the hour-long comedy, about two blokes driving across the country to buy the last purple unicorn in stock, Stephen was dressed as an elf. Asim had an illuminated jumper depicting Father Christmas in sunglasses with the slogan 'Banta Claus'.
Despite its cynicism, this wasn't a resentful romp. It even made this old grinch laugh.
Christopher Stevens, Daily Mail, 26th December 2018It is Christmas Eve and Andrew Bennett (Stephen Merchant) thinks his daughter's yuletide dreams are about to be dashed because he hasn't managed to find the gift she really wants: Sparklehoof the Unicorn Princess. However, when his annoying neighbour Dev D'Cruz (Asim Chaudhry) bags the last one left online - by click and collect - the pair embark on a 300-mile quest to collect it. Andrew expects it to be an exhausting nightmare, whereas for lonely Dev, it is a chance to go on the best road trip of his life, in a comedy that is funny and tender.
Mike Bradley, The Guardian, 24th December 2018Asim Chaudhry & Stephen Merchant join BBC Christmas comedy
BBC One has announced that Asim Chaudhry and Stephen Merchant will star in a Christmas comedy, as neighbours thrown together on a 300-mile road trip.
British Comedy Guide, 1st November 2018How Ricky Gervais's Extras went off-script
In the second series of the meta comedy, its lead and creators found fame, making it a sanctimonious sitcom rife with celebrity schmoozing.
JR Moores, The Guardian, 30th July 2018In 2017, this comedy news roundup has remained - in the face of ever more bewildering world events - the sanest response on television. It is sharp and righteous, but also humble and inclusive, always punching up, never falling into the trap of seeming to be part of the establishment. For its festive farewell, Adam Hills, Alex Brooker and Josh Widdicombe welcome guests including the very funny Stephen Merchant.
Jack Seale, The Guardian, 22nd December 2017Donald Trump wins The Last Leg's 'Dick of the Year'
Donald Trump has won The Last Leg's Dick of the Year award.
Ian Wolf, On The Box, 22nd December 2017The Office: how the series two finale was a masterpiece
It's been 15 years since the original UK version of The Office came to an initial close with one of the most heartbreaking episodes in sitcom history.
Alex Nelson, i Newspaper, 2nd November 2017