Ricky Gervais
- 63 years old
- English
- Actor, writer, director, executive producer and stand-up comedian
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Mackenzie Crook's understated comedy Detectorists sees he and Toby Jones play metal detector enthusiasts whose finds rarely amount to more than a vintage biscuit wrapper ("mint Viscount, '75") or ring-pulls ("'83 Tizer"). As you might expect from an actor who graduated from The Office, there is a hint of Ricky Gervais in the writing, most notably in Jones's delusional loser Lance, but there's no cruelty. Mostly, the humour is located in boredom, though there is a good joke about Fiona Bruce and a brief turn by an agreeably eccentric farmer, who seems to have wandered in from Withnail & I.
Alastair McKay, Evening Standard, 3rd October 2014Ricky Gervais confirms Derek will end with final special
Ricky Gervais says he will stick to his "usual formula of two series and a special" for his Channel 4 show Derek, signalling the show will end soon.
British Comedy Guide, 15th September 2014Warwick Davis interview
Warwick Davis and Ricky Gervais are friends, and even after the end of their comedy Life's Too Short which followed the fortunes of Davis's character in the world of showbusiness, they stay in touch. However there is one thing the actor, presenter and former Ewok Davis would never ask his pal, it seems: to go on his gameshow Celebrity Squares.
Ben Dowell, Radio Times, 10th September 2014Warwick Davis: Life's Too Short could come back
The star of the Ricky Gervais comedy tells RadioTimes.com that it could return for a second series - but not before he makes his debut presenting a revival of Celebrity Squares on ITV.
Ben Dowell, Radio Times, 2nd September 2014Ricky Gervais gets annoyed he didn't win an Emmy
Ricky Gervais may not have taken home any prizes at this year's Emmys, but he made sure to win a few laughs.
Tom Eames, Digital Spy, 27th August 2014Kerry Godliman Q&A
In-demand comedian and actor Kerry Godliman returns to the Edinburgh Fringe with her new stand-up show, Face Time. The star of Channel 4's Derek gives Giggle Beats some face time, an insight into her life as a performer, working with Ricky Gervais, and her own struggles with technology.
Lorenzo Pacitti, Giggle Beats, 5th August 2014Ricky Gervais to film David Brent movie 'Life On The Road'
Ricky Gervais will star as The Office's David Brent in new film Life On The Road.
British Comedy Guide, 5th August 2014The Romesh Ranganathan extended interview
The last twelve months have been incredible for Romesh Ranganathan. He won the prestigious Leicester Mercury New Act Award 2013 and his critically acclaimed Edinburgh Festival Fringe debut show was nominated for Best Newcomer Award 2013. He talks to Martin Walker about fame, the Fringe and touring with Seann Walsh and Ricky Gervais.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 26th July 2014Edinburgh Fringe preview: Robin Ince
This could be an interesting show. Dammit, it will be an interesting show. The first time I saw Robin Ince he wasn't onstage, he was voting at the same polling station as me in the 1997 General Election. The next time I saw him he was supporting a relatively youthful Ricky Gervais and being slightly smutty in a schoolboyish way.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 4th July 2014Ricky Gervais shares Kev's deleted scenes on Facebook
If you haven't heard already the second season of Derek is now available on Netflix and to celebrate Ricky Gervais has shared some seriously special outtakes for you all to enjoy.
Emily Hewett, Metro, 26th June 2014