British Comedy Guide
Ricky Gervais
Ricky Gervais

Ricky Gervais

  • 63 years old
  • English
  • Actor, writer, director, executive producer and stand-up comedian

Press clippings Page 98

Merchant's 'Joy' at Gervais hiatus

Writer Stephen Merchant was desperate to break up his comedy partnership with Ricky Gervais because the pair had become like an old married couple.

The Daily Express, 2nd May 2011

Ricky Gervais attacks royal wedding well-wishers

Ricky Gervais has risked the wrath of royal wedding fans after criticising well-wishers who camped out for a glimpse of the happy couple.

Dan Menhinnitt, The Sun, 29th April 2011

We thought the joke of this animated podcast series would eventually wear thin but not so: there's no end to the bizarre logic and mutterings of whipping boy Karl Pilkington when prodded by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant. This time, Ricky reads out some predictions for the future, prompting Pilkington to share his theories.

Sharon Lougher, Metro, 28th April 2011

Ricky Gervais hints at more 'Talking Funny'

Ricky Gervais has hinted that his recent HBO special Talking Funny might be revived due to the success of the one-off episode.

Justin Harp, Digital Spy, 27th April 2011

Ricky Gervais: 'I'm better Christian than many'

Ricky Gervais has insisted that he is a better Christian than many people who supposedly practise the religion.

Jennifer Still, Digital Spy, 15th April 2011

Ricky Gervais: 'NBC won't cancel The Office'

Ricky Gervais has expressed his belief that Steve Carell's Office exit won't lead to the show's cancellation.

Justin Harp, Digital Spy, 14th April 2011

The Ricky Gervais Show gets a third series

Channel 4 has confirmed that The Ricky Gervais Show, the animated TV series based on Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant and Karl Pilkington's hit podcast series, will return for a third series next year.

British Comedy Guide, 8th April 2011

The incredible shrinking Ricky Gervais

By the looks of it, Ricky Gervais, 49, stuck to salad when he dined there last night with his partner Jane Fallon and Hollywood director Ridley Scott.

Andrea Magrath, Daily Mail, 7th April 2011

Comedy in the Age of Ricky Gervais

It's not a stretch to say that Gervais has changed comedy in the 21st century. Here's how.

Matthew Perpetua, Rolling Stone, 6th April 2011

Cat Deeley lands role in Ricky Gervais dwarf sitcom

Cat Deeley has reportedly bagged her first big acting part in Ricky Gervais's new dwarf sitcom, Life's Too Short.

Metro, 4th April 2011

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