Ricky Gervais has won numerous awards for his broadcast work, including an Emmy, two Golden Globes and seven Baftas for writing, directing and starring in his sitcoms Extras and The Office, which is the most successful BBC comedy export of all time. He has sold over five million DVDs worldwide and his stand-up tours are sell-outs with his latest show, Fame, becoming the fastest selling comedy tour in British history. Recently, Ricky became the first British comedian to write and star in an episode of The Simpsons and entered the Guinness Book of Records for the most downloaded pod cast ever. Flanimals of the Deep was a Richard and Judy Christmas pick in 2006.