Ricky Gervais

Review: After Life season two, Netflix

There is certainly a lot going on in series two. This series overview barely scratches the surface and there are some crucial details we haven't revealed. Does it surpass the first series? I'm not sure. That made such an impact it was always going to be hard to beat. But there is no doubt that this sequel will grab you from the very start and keep you grabbed until the very end.

After Life Series 2 review

Given he's known for brutally direct stand-up, it's little surprise that Ricky Gervais doesn't do subtext.

After Life season 2 review

This series is constantly looking for easy solutions - whether it's not bothering to film 'village' scenes outside of London or using swearing where good jokes ought to be.

Ricky Gervais interview

'You can't make a joke that someone, somewhere, won't find offensive'.

After Life still not as funny as The Office

The second series of the dark comedy won't win back those who left the comedian behind two or three sitcoms ago.

Ricky Gervais: there is no point trying not to offend

Ricky Gervais says he would still get complaints if he cleaned up his drama.

After Life season 2 review

Ricky Gervais should have left it as a limited series.

After Life, series 2 review

Ricky Gervais's grief-driven comedy is just a rehash of the first series.

Ricky Gervais interview

As his sitcom After Life returns, the comedian tells us about the licence fee, celebrity hypocrites and explaining swearing to Americans.

Ricky Gervais tells celebs to stop complaining

When pop star Sam Smith broke down in tears on Instagram in his £12million house, complaining about being in isolation, there was one man the singer was not getting sympathy from.

Funnyman Ricky Gervais says celebrities, including himself, should not be whining about having to stay indoors. Instead, he says, Britain should be lining up on a Thursday evening to applaud our NHS heroes.