Ricky Gervais
- 63 years old
- English
- Actor, writer, director, executive producer and stand-up comedian
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Ricky Gervais: My first time directing something I didn't write and I'm not in
Ricky Gervais and new writers Harry Carlile and Jonathan Parramint on their BBC short film 7 Minutes.
Shola Lee, BBC, 29th May 2023BBC announces raft of comedy shorts
The BBC has formally unveiled a line-up of new comedy pilots, being released as individual short films on iPlayer this Friday.
British Comedy Guide, 24th May 2023Ricky Gervais claims a box office record
Ricky Gervais is claiming a record for the highest-grossing single gig ever by a British stand-up comedian. His Armageddon show at the 17,500-capacity Hollywood Bowl on May 6 took a reported £1.41million.
Chortle, 19th May 2023Ricky Gervais shares health update after 'worst eight hours of his life'
The comedian has said he believed he was 'definitely going to die' after being struck by illness.
Megan Nisbet, Wales Online, 11th May 2023Mastermind winner backed by specialist subject star Ricky Gervais
A Mastermind finalist who chose BBC sitcom Extras as his specialist subject has been crowned victor after support from the comedy's star Ricky Gervais.
BBC, 24th April 2023Ricky 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