British Comedy Guide
Ricky Gervais
Ricky Gervais

Ricky Gervais

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

Press clippings Page 20

Ricky Gervais on offence, anger and infuriating Hollywood

He has made a career out of winding people up in everything from The Office to his Golden Globes speeches – but is the comedian’s bark worse than his bite?

Simon Hattenstone, The Guardian, 18th December 2021

Ricky Gervais to release After Life single

Ricky Gervais has revealed he's planning to release 'serious' music. The 60-year-old comedian has composed and written lyrics for Just Three Things - which will form part of the After Life soundtrack - but is anxious about releasing the record.

Daily Mail, 2nd December 2021

Ricky Gervais became a pop sensation in the Philippines

It stretches the imagination to levels akin to a horse in a living room to even think of the "chubby little loser" Ricky Gervais shuffling around the new romantic scene, let alone assailing it as a pop sensation.

Tom Taylor, Far Out, 27th November 2021

Ricky Gervais gig interrupted by fight in the audience

Ricky Gervais had to address a scuffle during his live show in London after a fight broke out in the audience.

Adam Starkey, NME, 24th November 2021

Mackenzie Crook wants to cast Office stars in Gummidge

After shooting to fame 20 years ago, the stars of The Office have all gone their separate ways - with plenty of success. But Mackenzie Crook would love to bring Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant back together on his own baby, Worzel Gummidge.

Rod McPhee, The Sun, 4th November 2021

After Life helps Hemel Hempstead earn £100,000

A council has received about £100,000 in the past six months as a result of a town being used for the filming of major TV series. Hemel Hempstead has been the setting for shows including ITV's Grantchester and two Netflix series - Ricky Gervais' After Life and Masters Of The Air.

BBC, 21st October 2021

Gervais wants to see young generation be cancelled

Ricky Gervais has said that he wants to still be around for when the next generation is cancelled, stating that it's pretty much inevitable.

Danny Jones, JOE, 20th October 2021

Ricky Gervais to receive star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

The comedian, 60, will receive the honour for his contribution to the entertainment industry over the last 20 years.

Owen Tonks, Daily Mail, 20th October 2021

Ricky Gervais interview

Ricky Gervais says therapists use After Life to treat patients and admits he's torn over ending show on Series 3.

Ellie Henman, The Sun, 27th September 2021

Ricky Gervais review

The veteran provocateur, with his usual equal offensiveness policy, is amusing when he isn't railing at straw men in this revival of his 2019 show Supernature.

Brian Logan, The Guardian, 26th September 2021

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