Ricky Gervais
- 63 years old
- English
- Actor, writer, director, executive producer and stand-up comedian
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Ricky Gervais interview
The Office and Extras creator sits down with The Independent to talk offensive humour, outraged Twitter users, and his new Netflix special.
Jack Shepherd, The Independent, 9th March 2018The Office: 10 David Brents from around the world
Here are the 10 different incarnations of "friend first, boss second" David Brent from around the world.
Neil Smith, BBC, 20th February 2018Chortle Awards 2018 nominees
The nominees for the Chortle Awards 2018 have been announced. Mat Ewins, Hannah Gadsby, John Kearns and Joseph Morpurgo are up for Best Show.
British Comedy Guide, 7th February 2018Our Graham has become the king of UK chat by turning his big red couch into a chemistry set, placing Hollywood A-listers cheek-by-jowl with domestic celebs to see what unexpected reactions result. In this rather gratuitous special, Norton offers a handy checklist for potential guests to help them get with the programme, while sofa veterans Joan Collins, Ricky Gervais and Miriam Margolyes reflect on past appearances.
Graeme Virtue, The Guardian, 5th January 2018Netflix buys Ricky Gervais' next stand-up show
Following the global, exclusive sale of Ricky Gervais' stand-up show Humanity, Netflix has just bought the rights to his next stand-up show, which will also be released as a special on the platform.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 1st January 2018The 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 2017