Ricky Gervais
- 63 years old
- English
- Actor, writer, director, executive producer and stand-up comedian
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Ricky Gervais: After Life is honest, not offensive
The creator of Netflix's new comedy explains how he confronts writing about "taboo subjects".
Ben Allen, Radio Times, 6th March 2019I talk to Ricky Gervais
It's his first television series in 4 years and After Life, which launches Friday on Netflix, might just be his best work to date, so it was only right that I caught up with him for a chat.
Elliot Gonzalez, I Talk Telly, 6th March 2019Ricky Gervais interview
"At the end of the day, I'm going to keep saying what I want, and there's nothing anyone can do about it until it's against the law," says the provocative comedian in a conversation about his new series.
Laura Bradley, Vanity Fair, 6th March 2019Ricky Gervais - I haven't watched comedy for 2 years
I have never really followed his career with that much interest - mea culpa - so I was taken aback by just how a good a writer - and director - he is.
John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 1st March 2019Ricky Gervais speaks about his most shocking show ever
Depressed, stricken with grief and dabbling in drugs: the comic's latest TV character is his darkest by far... and has made him face up to his own mortality.
Cole Moreton, Daily Mail, 17th February 2019Ricky Gervais's right in unapologetic defense of comedy
British comedian Ricky Gervais isn't letting the PC culture put him in a corner -- in a tweet of defiance, Gervais says if people don't like to hear jokes, keep doing it anyway.
D. C. McAllister, The Daily Wire, 3rd January 20192018 Review: Top Comedy Specials 2018
Here is a run-down of the best comedy specials out of the ones I have managed to see.
Beyond The Joke, 26th December 2018ChuckleVision amongst I Talk Telly Awards 2018 winners
Derry Girls, Car Share, The Graham Norton Show, Diane Morgan, James Corden and Ricky Gervais are the comedy-related winners in the I Talk Telly Awards 2018. ChuckleVision was given the special recognition award.
British Comedy Guide, 9th December 2018I Talk Telly Award nominations published
Nominees for TV blog I Talk Telly's 2018 awards have been revealed, with the final series of ITV's Benidorm amongst those leading the running.
British Comedy Guide, 3rd November 2018Ricky Gervais gives advice to Fringe comedians
Taking to social media, he tweeted: "Note to all my fellow comedians in Edinburgh: Remember, your reviews are written by people who aren't funny. Have a great fringe."
Diane King, Edinburgh Evening News, 6th August 2018