Ricky Gervais
- 63 years old
- English
- Actor, writer, director, executive producer and stand-up comedian
Press clippings Page 81
Gervais: Karl Pilkington has proven to be a great actor
Ricky Gervais says his friend and fellow podcaster Karl Pilkington has proven to be a 'great' actor after making his debut in the comedian's new Channel 4 show Derek.
Metro, 30th March 2012Ricky Gervais slams poor treatment of the elderly
Ricky Gervais has slammed the treatment of old folk in the UK, saying the nation focuses too much on youth.
Leigh Holmwood, The Sun, 29th March 2012Heat previews Ricky Gervais' new show Derek
Derek is an interesting and somewhat provocative comedy that will no doubt whip up a bit of a storm when it airs.
Heat Magazine, 28th March 2012Ricky Gervais in Derek - review
The upcoming C4 comedy about a man with learning difficulties isn't the bad-taste train crash you might expect.
Jack Seale, Radio Times, 28th March 2012Review: Ricky Gervais in Derek
Where Kerry Godliman and Ricky Gervais turn in naturalistic performances, wringing humour from their characters' behaviour, Karl Pilkington is there in a comedy wig, being Karl Pilkington. It doesn't quite gel.
Nione Meakin, Chortle, 28th March 2012What is Ricky Gervais's new comedy pilot like?
While the format may seem a bit too familiar, the character of Derek is a breath of fresh air from the egotistical, often obnoxious leads of past projects and it's his sunny charm that really sucks you to into the show.
Daniel Sperling, Digital Spy, 28th March 2012Karl Pilkington signs up to An Idiot Abroad spin-off
Karl Pilkington has signed on the dotted line for An Idiot Abroad spin-off The Short Way Round, according to the show's creator Ricky Gervais.
On The Box, 28th March 2012It's not the first time Ronnie Corbett has perched on Graham's red couch, but when he last appeared on the show in 2009 he was sitting next to a near-hysterical Ricky Gervais. This time Hugh Grant joins the recently decorated comedian (Corbett received a CBE in the last Honours List) so it may be a more sombre conversation, presuming Grant is prepared to discuss his recent statements to the Leveson Inquiry about alleged phone hacking as well as promoting his latest film.
Jane Rackham, Radio Times, 16th March 2012Ricky Gervais steps up animal rights campaign
Kind-hearted Ricky Gervais has stepped up his quest to ban cosmetic testing on animals - he's launching a global campaign to end the "cruel" practice.
The Daily Express, 16th March 2012Susan Boyle on Ricky Gervais: 'He has the problem'
Susan Boyle has responded to being called a "mong" by Ricky Gervais.
Daniel Sperling, Digital Spy, 5th March 2012