Stephen Merchant: A Conversation

On Story gives viewers an inside look at the creative process behind some of our most popular and beloved movies and television shows. All episodes feature recorded conversations between acclaimed and award-winning screenwriters, TV creators, and filmmakers from the Austin Film Festival's annual conference and year round events.

Season 13 Episode 1 | 26m 47s | CC

All the way from the UK, join us for an in-depth conversation with entertainment extraordinaire Stephen Merchant. The recipient of this year’s AFF Outstanding Television Writing Award, Merchant’s best known for co-creating the original UK series The Office. Hear more about his humorous writing, stand-up comedy, and experience as a writer, director, producer, and actor.

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Support for On Story is provided by the Alice Kleberg Reynolds Foundation and Bogle Family Vineyards. On Story is presented by Austin PBS, KLRU-TV and distributed by NETA.

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