Ricky Gervais

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 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.

How death enlivened British TV comedy

Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon have gone all existential in The Trip to Greece. But they're far from the only British comics riffing on the brevity of our existence

Gervais denies 'awkward encounter' with Caitlyn Jenner

Ricky Gervais has denied reports that he had an awkward run-in with Caitlyn Jenner at the National Television Awards.

Face it, Mrs Brown's Boys is funnier than smug Gervais

Our columnist has a sneaky confession to make after the public outcry over Mrs Brown's Boys' fifth National Television Award win over Fleabag and Ricky Gervais's Netflix comedy After Life.

Ricky Gervais & Jeremy Clarkson are no laughing matter

The two sayers of the unsayable have had a busy week. But can the Golden Globes host survive Sarah Vine's praise, asks Stewart Lee.

Gervais is wrong: political engagement's essential

Stars such as Russell Crowe, Michelle Williams and Joaquin Phoenix were right to ignore his request - the time for silence on issues more pressing than showbiz has long passed.