Gervais plans one-off finale

Ricky Gervais is to make one final episode of Extras.

He has decided not to make a third series of the comedy but bow out with a farewell special – just as The Office did.

Gervais’s publicist confirmed that he and co-star Stephen Merchant are preparing to work on a script to wrap the show up.

It’s believed that the BBC will want to air the special at Christmas.

Gervais has previously said, ‘We are always let down by a third season of something we like,’ and prefers to quit while his shows are still ahead.

A source said: ‘Ricky has lots of other things he wants to do and feels this is the right timing.’

The second series of Extras made its BBC debut last night, and will be released on DVD next Monday. Buy.

Published: 19 Mar 2007