British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide
Ricky Gervais
Ricky Gervais

Ricky Gervais

  • 63 years old
  • English
  • Actor, writer, director, executive producer and stand-up comedian

Ricky Gervais features

Spaced. Image shows from L to R: Marsha Klein (Julia Deakin), Mike Watt (Nick Frost), Daisy Steiner (Jessica Hynes), Brian Topp (Mark Heap), Tim Bisley (Simon Pegg), Twist Morgan (Katy Carmichael) Features

Comedy Rewind: Spaced - Humble flat-share to cult smash

Sunday 24th November 2024

Parody, pastiche and the cult: Simon Pegg, Jessica Hynes and Edgar Wright in Spaced.

The Office. David Brent (Ricky Gervais) TV

The Office at 20

Monday 5th July 2021

In July 2001 a sitcom focusing on a regional manager in Berkshire made its debut on TV. It soon became clear The Office was something different and special. 20 years on, we're still loving Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant's hit comedy.

After Life. Image shows from L to R: Tony (Ricky Gervais), Anne (Penelope Wilton) Online

Five reasons to watch Ricky Gervais's After Life

Friday 15th March 2019

Five great reasons to watch Ricky Gervais's latest comedy, After Life.

David Brent: Life On The Road. David Brent (Ricky Gervais) Shop

The David Brent Songbook

Wednesday 9th March 2016

To coincide with the new David Brent film Life On The Road, Ricky Gervais is to release a new music book called The David Brent Songbook.

Learn Guitar With David Brent. Ricky Gervais Features

David Brent - The Album?

Monday 29th July 2013

A David Brent album could soon be ringing in your ears as Ricky Gervais has received a stack of offers to make a comic music album.

Derek. Image shows from L to R: Derek (Ricky Gervais), Dougie (Karl Pilkington). Copyright: Derek Productions TV

Ricky Gervais and Karl Pilkington interview

Wednesday 16th January 2013

Ricky Gervais and Karl Pilkington talk about Derek, the new Channel 4 series they star in.

Learn English With Ricky Gervais. Image shows from L to R: Ricky Gervais, Karl Pilkington Features

Watch: Learn English With Ricky Gervais

Thursday 23rd August 2012

Ricky and Karl have made an 18 minute video to help those abroad learn English... or at least that's the plan. Learn what 'smell' means, and other words.

Seona Dancing. Ricky Gervais Features

Ricky Gervais in the music charts?

Thursday 9th August 2012

A Manchester band is hoping to enter the music chart with a cover of Bitter Heart, a song first released by Ricky Gervais' band in 1983.

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