TV Bafta ceremony in London

British actor/comedian Ricky Gervais attends the TV Bafta ceremony at Grosvenor House in London on May 7,2006. (UPI Photo/Rune Hellestad)

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NBC.com to air producer's cut of 'Office'

BURBANK, Calif., Nov. 21 (UPI) -- NBC says it plans to post online a special "producer's cut" of the most recent episode of the U.S. version of "The Office."

Gervais penning 'Extras' special

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Stars line up for Woodruff charity show

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Gervais likes playing awkward characters

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Moore and White to present at Emmys

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Gervais's next movie set at insurance firm

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Fey, Carell make a 'Date' with Levy

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Emmys telecast to feature famous TV lines

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