Ricky Gervais
- 63 years old
- English
- Actor, writer, director, executive producer and stand-up comedian
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The 10 most memorable comedy gigs of 2017
Every year, I see more than 300 gigs as Chortle's editor and chief reviewer. Here's my personal round-up of the ten most memorable of 2017. Not necessarily the best - though that's a good metric - but the performances that will stay with me.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 29th December 2017Best of 2017: comedy
The shows that have stayed with me.
Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 28th December 2017Ricky Gervais: "I get drunk every day"
The Office comedian Ricky Gervais says he has been drunk every day since he was a teenager.
James Desborough, Daily Star, 24th December 2017Ricky Gervais launches new podcast on iTunes and Acast
Ricky Gervais's new American radio show is now available to download in the UK via iTunes and Acast.
British Comedy Guide, 15th December 2017Fans remember Keith Chegwin's appearance on Extras
Beloved TV presenter received praise for his appearance on the show.
Roisin O'Connor, The Independent, 11th December 2017The Office: how the series two finale was a masterpiece
It's been 15 years since the original UK version of The Office came to an initial close with one of the most heartbreaking episodes in sitcom history.
Alex Nelson, i Newspaper, 2nd November 2017Gervais raises £200k for charity in anti-touting deal
Over £200,000 has been raised so far for good causes from UK Platinum Ticket sales alone of Ricky Gervais's 120-date worldwide tour, Humanity. This figure will be split equally between the RSPCA and Macmillan Cancer Support.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 26th October 2017Ricky Gervais signs big money deal for SiriusXM show
Ricky Gervais will present an uncensored weekly talk show for US satellite broadcaster SiriusXM in a deal set to make the comic one of the world's highest-paid radio broadcasters.
i Newspaper, 19th October 2017Ricky Gervais: reality TV prays on the vulnerable
The funnyman says the shows 'appeal to the worst of our instincts' during talk at Oxford Union.
Janine Yaqoob, The Mirror, 14th October 2017Weirdest musical moments in British comedy
A selection of some of the strangest songs and musical moments in British comedy.
Anglonerd, 9th October 2017