Ricky Gervais
- 63 years old
- English
- Actor, writer, director, executive producer and stand-up comedian
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"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 2022Ricky Gervais's wealth grows by £10m
The assets of his company Red Lion 100 Ltd rose £5.5million with Derek Productions, of which he is also sole director, rising a further £4million.
Chortle, 7th December 2022Ricky Gervais: Armageddon review
There's ample room in comedy to tease at woke over-earnestness but this weak and boorish set fails to engage.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 7th December 2022Ricky Gervais: Armageddon review
The comedian's apparent desire to be liked sits awkwardly with material that too often takes easy shortcuts to a dark laugh.
Tristram Fane Saunders, The Telegraph, 7th December 2022Ricky Gervais: Armageddon review
Comic burns bright with renewed devotion to saying the wrong thing.
Dominic Cavendish, The Times, 2nd December 2022Ricky Gervais: Armageddon review
Comic burns bright with renewed devotion to saying the wrong thing.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 29th November 2022