Ricky Gervais
- 63 years old
- English
- Actor, writer, director, executive producer and stand-up comedian
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Ricky Gervais: Armageddon review
How nice it would be to write about Ricky Gervais without going over the same old 'cancel culture' talking points which so consumes those who rarely actually see live comedy. But he's the one leaning into it, setting himself up as the crusading defender of saying bad things in jest, whatever the wokey snowflakes say.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 16th March 2023Ricky Gervais, BIC review - nudging the boundaries again
And what's with the paedophile jokes?
Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 27th February 2023Ricky Gervais reveals his "ridiculously luxurious" backstage rider
Turns out, the power displayed by Gervais is bananas, KP peanuts, a packet of Gaviscon, and a bottle of Malbec red wine.
Adam Starkey, NME, 23rd February 2023National Comedy Awards 2023 results
Results have been announced for the second annual National Comedy Awards, broadcast live on Channel 4.
British Comedy Guide, 17th February 2023National Comedy Awards 2023 shortlists revealed
The shortlists for Channel 4's National Comedy Awards 2023 have been revealed. Ghosts, Don't Hug Me I'm Scared, Derry Girls and After Life are up for Best Scripted Comedy.
British Comedy Guide, 23rd January 2023"Frustrated" Ricky Gervais responds to fans turned away from York show
Ricky Gervais has voiced his frustration on behalf of fans turned away from a performance of his new show, Armageddon, in York last night, for purchasing their tickets from resale site Viagogo.
British Comedy Guide, 12th January 2023Best of 2022: comedy
The Edinburgh Fringe was back - and so were some memorable shows.
Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 30th December 2022The National Comedy Awards to return to Channel 4 in 2023
The National Comedy Awards are returning to Channel 4 in 2023. Hosted again by Tom Allen, this time they will be broadcast live. Longlist voting is now open.
British Comedy Guide, 19th December 2022Ricky Gervais announces more Armageddon tour dates
Ricky Gervais has today announced seven UK dates as part of a European tour for his latest stand-up show Armageddon.
Chortle, 12th December 2022Ricky Gervais reveals James Corden apologised after copying his joke: 'He was horrified'
The comedian again defended the British star, who claimed last month that the joke was copied 'inadvertently' without realising where it originated.
Lisa McLoughlin, Evening Standard, 9th December 2022