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Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England

Documentary charting Ronnie Corbett's long career in comedy, featuring the man himself and the many comedians who admire him. Includes interviews with Miranda Hart and Rob Brydon. Show more

Contributors

Participant:
Ronnie Corbett
Participant:
Miranda Hart
Participant:
Rob Brydon
Participant:
Stephen Merchant
Participant:
Bill Bailey
Participant:
Matt Lucas
Participant:
David Walliams
Participant:
Catherine Tate
Participant:
Reece Shearsmith
Participant:
Bruce Forsyth
Participant:
Michael Palin
Participant:
Ben Miller
Participant:
Jessica Hynes
Participant:
Jon Culshaw
Participant:
Kevin Bishop
Participant:
Tamsin Greig
Participant:
Stephen K Amos
Executive Producer:
Caroline Wright
Executive Producer:
Geoff Posner

Life's Too Short

Series 1

Episode 1

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland

Comedy series. With his career on the slide, a massive tax bill, and his wife divorcing him, showbiz dwarf Warwick Davis is forced to open his doors to a film crew 24/7. Show more

The Graham Norton Show

Series 8

Episode 19

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Northern Ireland

Chat show. Graham is joined by actors Liam Neeson and Bradley Cooper, funnyman Stephen Merchant, comedian Jo Brand, and Blue, performing their 2011 Eurovision entry I Can. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Graham Norton
Series Producer:
Jon Magnusson
Director:
Steve Smith
Interviewed Guest:
Bradley Cooper
Interviewed Guest:
Jo Brand
Interviewed Guest:
Liam Neeson
Interviewed Guest:
Stephen Merchant

The Graham Norton Show

Series 17

Episode 9

Duration: 50 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One Scotland HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Scotland

Graham Norton presents his talk show. On his sofa are movie star Samuel L Jackson, actor and writer Stephen Merchant and American comedian Amy Schumer. Plus music from Muse. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Graham Norton
Interviewed Guest:
Samuel L Jackson
Interviewed Guest:
Stephen Merchant
Interviewed Guest:
Amy Schumer
Performer:
Muse
Series Producer:
Jon Magnusson
Executive Producer:
Graham Stuart
Director:
Steve Smith
Production Company:
So Television

The Office

Series 2

Charity

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland HD

Available for years

It's Red Nose Day, and the staff are in a charitable mood, but David Brent receives some devastating news.

Contributors

David Brent:
Ricky Gervais
Tim Canterbury:
Martin Freeman
Gareth Keenan:
Mackenzie Crook
Dawn Tinsley:
Lucy Davis

Extras

Series 1

Episode 1: Episode 2

Duration: 35 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Scotland

Available for years

Maggie suggests that Andy ask leading man Ross Kemp for a line in the programme Ultimate Force. Show more

Contributors

Andy Millman:
Ricky Gervais
Maggie Jacobs:
Ashley Jensen
As Himself:
Ben Stiller
Jackie Greer:
Liza Sadovy
Producer:
Jay Villiers
Producer's Wife:
Eleanor Matsuura
Woman in Bar:
Jo Wyatt
Director:
Ricky Gervais

Loose Ends

Danny Wallace, Sandie Shaw, Stephen Merchant, Konnie Huq, Luisa Omielan, 47SOUL, Matthew E White

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Clive Anderson and Danny Wallace with guests Sandie Shaw, Stephen Merchant, Konnie Huq and Luisa Omielan. Music from 47SOUL and Matthew E White. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Clive Anderson
Presenter:
Danny Wallace
Interviewed Guest:
Sandie Shaw
Interviewed Guest:
Stephen Merchant
Interviewed Guest:
Konnie Huq
Interviewed Guest:
Luisa Omielan
Performer:
47SOUL
Performer:
Matthew E White
Producer:
Sukey Firth

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England

Tim Lovejoy, Louise Redknapp and chef Simon Rimmer are joined by funnymen Stephen Merchant and Liverpool's own John Bishop. There's also top cooking, cocktails and chat. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Tim Lovejoy
Presenter:
Louise Redknapp
Presenter:
Simon Rimmer
Executive Producer:
Tim Cunningham
Series Producer:
Hugh Lawton
Participant:
Stephen Merchant
Participant:
John Bishop

Life's Too Short

The Making of Life's Too Short

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England

Ricky Gervais goes behind the scenes for a unique look at what to expect from the BBC2 series. Featuring clips and interviews with guest stars such as Sting and Johnny Depp. Show more

Contributors

Participant:
Warwick Davis
Participant:
Ricky Gervais
Participant:
Stephen Merchant
Executive Producer:
Ricky Gervais
Executive Producer:
Stephen Merchant
Executive Producer:
Mark Freeland

Life's Too Short

Series 1

Episode 2

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England

Comedy series. Warwick makes a humiliating guest appearance at a Star Wars wedding, but his fortune rises when Johnny Depp hires him to research a new movie role. Show more

Life's Too Short

Series 1

Episode 3

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland

Comedy series. After complaints that he takes all the best roles for himself, Warwick launches a website and creates showreels for his clients. Show more

Life's Too Short

Series 1

Episode 5

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England

Warwick seeks spiritual guidance, and following a visit to the dating agency where he met his wife, he embarks on a quest to find a new partner.

Life's Too Short

Series 1

Episode 6

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Scotland

Warwick throws a party in his new apartment to show it to his ex-wife and his new date Amy. But when Cat Deeley shows up, he can't resist being a player, and no one is impressed.

Duration: 1 hour, 17 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC One London HD

Available for years

BAFTA and Emmy award-winning writer, actor and comedian Stephen Merchant looks at the etiquette of love and romance from his unique six foot, seven inch perspective.

Contributors

The One Show

31/05/2022

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales

Emma Willis and Ronan Keating are joined by Ken Bruce and Stephen Merchant and we exclusively reveal the next UK City of Culture 2025.

Contributors

Presenter:
Emma Willis
Presenter:
Ronan Keating
Interviewed Guest:
Ken Bruce
Interviewed Guest:
Stephen Merchant

Extras

Series 1

Episode 2: Episode 1

Duration: 35 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Scotland

Available for years

Andy Millman is a lowly film extra and, fed up with having no lines, he decides he'll do whatever it takes to get some. Show more

Contributors

Andy Millman:
Ricky Gervais
Maggie Jacobs:
Ashley Jensen
As Himself:
Ross Kemp
As Himself:
Vinnie Jones
Lady Hamilton:
Natasha Little
Film Director:
Peter Sullivan
Wardrobe Lady:
Emma Thornett
Woman in Queue:
Katherine Parkinson
Female Extra:
Emma Gilmour
Director:
Ricky Gervais

Extras

Series 1

Episode 4

Duration: 35 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: on BBC One HD

Available for years

Sitcom set in the world of film and TV extras. At long last Andy Millman gets his big acting break - working with TV and tabloid legend, Les Dennis. Show more

Contributors

Andy Millman:
Ricky Gervais
Maggie Jacobs:
Ashley Jensen
Himself:
Les Dennis
Lizzie's Mum:
Linda Beckett
Wishy Washy:
Stephen Swift
Drunk Woman:
Kate Smith
Old Friend:
Susan Scott
Staff Member:
Joanna Burnett
Director:
Ricky Gervais

Extras

Series 1

Episode 5

Duration: 35 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: on BBC Two Scotland

Available for years

Sitcom set in the world of film and TV extras. Andy gives Maggie some advice on how to act around black people. Maggie helps Andy avoid the most boring Welshman in the world. Show more

Life's Too Short

2013 Special

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England

Val Kilmer visits Warwick Davis to discuss a possible sequel to 'Willow'. Warwick also visits a spiritualist with Les Dennis, Keith Chegwin and Shaun Williamson. Show more