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Ricky Gervais has thanked “everyone who complained” about his Netflix stand-up special Armageddon.The comedian’s show was released on the streaming service on Christmas Day last year but immediately received criticism from a disability charity after using an ableist slur in the special.A petition on Change.org also condemned Gervais’ use of the word “baldy” to describe terminally ill children. The comedian addressed the petition, saying the majority of people are “not really offended”.Now, Gervais has taken to X to post a clip from the special where he jokes about immigration, along with the following: “Thanks to everyone who complained about this trailer and even signed a petition to get #Armageddon removed from Netflix.

Ricky Gervais personally approved casting a female equivalent of David Brent in the Australian remake of The Office, actress Felicity Ward has said.Ward stars as the franchise’s first-ever female lead, playing Hannah Howard, the managing director of the Flinley Craddick packaging company. The series will arrive on Amazon Prime on October 18.It is the 13th version of The Office around the world to date, after the huge success of the US version, starring Steve Carell as Michael Scott, which ran for nine seasons from 2005 to 2013.“Ricky Gervais has approved a female lead, he’s very excited about a female lead — just in case anyone is angry,” Ward said during the Prime Video Presents: Trailblazers event on Tuesday in London, where she debuted a trailer from the series.”“I did zero preparation, because I read the script and I’m like, ‘Oh my god, this is every annoying part of my personality.’ I’ve been preparing for this my whole life,” she added.“It was just all in the script.

This new Brent is okay. Australian actress Felicity Ward has revealed Ricky Gervais “approved” of her interpretation of his iconic awful boss character in The Office.

Ricky Gervais is famed as a comedian and for his roles in TV sitcoms like The Office, Extras, and After Life, but he once had a stint as a musician. During his time, attempting to reach for the stars as a pop star, Ricky looks completely unrecognisable in unearthed snaps.The 63 year old previously took a trip down memory lane where he discussed his early dreams and in turn, revealed some photos that show him in an entirely different light.

Terry Nutkins, the adored wildlife presenter known for his unwavering passion for creatures big and small, passed away at 66 in September 2012 - nine months after being diagnosed with leukaemia.Terry, cherished for bringing animal adventures into our living rooms, first captured hearts alongside Johnny Morris on Animal Magic in the 1980s. Following his time on the show, he became a staple in children's TV through the hit series The Really Wild Show which launched in 1986, alongside presenters Chris Packham and Nicola Davies. Originally from London, Terry lived with his wife Jackie in Glenelg on the west coast of Scotland, near the Isle of Skye, and he had eight grandchildren.

Queen‘s Brian May has announced that he has made the “painful decision” to resign from his role as RSPCA vice president.The legendary guitarist and Queen bandmember had been serving as the vice president of The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) since 2012 and yesterday (September 27), May took to his official Instagram account to share a statement explaining his resignation.“It is with profound sadness and not without massive soul-searching that today I have to offer my resignation as a vice-president of the RSPCA,” began the statement. “You have kept me informed through the Save-Me Trust of complaints that have been levelled in recent months at the RSPCA over appallingly bad standards of animal welfare in member farms of the RSPCA Assured scheme.”A post shared by Sir Brian May (@brianmayforreal)He continued: “I have understood that the RSPCA needed time to evaluate the evidence and make decisions on action to be taken.

Ricky Gervais has hit back at Scottish fans after they were left disappointed that his highly-anticipated comedy tour hadn't been announced to include a date in Scotland.

Ricky Gervais has announced the first set of UK dates for his new stand-up show ‘Mortality’ – find all the details below.The Office star announced the new tour in June, confirming he would be revisiting all of his favourite arenas around the world, with a Netflix special of the show to follow.Now, the first run of 11 UK dates has been confirmed, with Gervais set to kick off the run in York’s Barbican on October 22. From there, he will play Oxford, Newcastle, Manchester, St Albans, Brighton, Nottingham, Liverpool, Cardiff and Ipswich, before wrapping up at Birmingham’s Utilita Arena on January 28.These are only the first few cities on the UK leg of the #Mortality tour but it’s a start. Tickets on sale Friday.

Ricky Gervais has been accused of bullying by former comedian and touring partner Robin Ince.Ince, who quit comedy in 2015, made the allegations on an episode of podcast Starting The Line in July, but his comments have now resurfaced.Ince was Gervais’ opening act during his stand-up shows in the 2000s and alleged that the bullying was so severe that it affected his health. He also said that Mackenzie Crook, Gervais’s co-star in The Office, once had to intervene.“People who knew me did not like the way that relationship worked,” he claimed.

The Office has arrived – and it features a female equivalent of David Brent.The adaptation of Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant’s mockumentary comedy series is set to arrive on Amazon Prime on October 18. Felicity Ward stars as the franchise’s first-ever female lead, playing Hannah Howard, the managing director of the Flinley Craddick packaging company.It is the 13th version of The Office around the world to date, after the huge success of the US version, starring Steve Carell as Michael Scott, which ran for nine seasons from 2005 to 2013.In the new clip, Hannah – the equivalent of Gervais’ David Brent – tries (and fails) to win over her employees at the Sydney-based firm with an attempt at charisma, vision and girlboss energy.She is not the only character in the remake whose original counterpart was male – Edith Poor plays receptionist, front desk executive and productivity manager Lizze, the equivalent of Dwight/Gareth role.

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Ricky Gervais skit was shown in a court hearing of a man who claimed he was copying the comedian when he allegedly did a Nazi salute outside a Jewish museum in Sydney.Daniel Muston, Ryan Peter Marshall and Anthony Raymond Mitchell were charged with behaving in an offensive manner in public and over their actions knowingly displaying Nazi symbols without an excuse near the Sydney Jewish Museum on October 13, 2023.The three men told the police that they were joking, with Mitchell saying he was copying a Gervais routine.In a clip played to the court, Gervais performs a mock Nazi salute while pushing his hair down to mimic Hitler, saying: “I do that quick so no one can take a picture of me doing that. Not a traditional subject for comedy the old Holocaust.”However, magistrate Jennifer Atkinson questioned the timing of the acts, which occurred less than a week after an attack by Hamas killed hundreds of people in Israel on October 7.

Peacock continues to staff up its new Office. Melvin Gregg (American Vandal, Snowfall), Chelsea Frei (Poker Face, The Cleaning Lady) and Ramona Young (Never Have I Ever, Santa Clarita Diet) have been cast in Peacock’s upcoming Untitled Greg Daniels/Michael Koman mockumentary which is set in the same universe as Daniels’ NBC hit The Office.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter The new iteration of “The Office” at Peacock is adding three new cast members. Melvin Gregg (“American Vandal,” “Snowfall”), Chelsea Frei (“Poker Face,” “The Cleaning Lady”) and Ramona Young (“Never Have I Ever,” “Santa Clarita Diet”) will all star in the series alongside previously announced cast members Domhnall Gleeson and Sabrina Impacciatore. The new castings were first reported by the Palisadian-Post in Pacific Palisades, CA, as the actors were shadowing reporters at the publication in preparation for their roles.

TV icon Stephen Fry has reportedly become the first celeb to sign up for the star-studded version of The Traitors.The 67 year old Cambridge graduate was reportedly thrilled to be asked and didn't hesitate to say yes after being hooked on the first two series of the popular backstabbing show. Other big names rumoured to be involved include Ricky Gervais, Kathy Burke and Jonathan Ross, but show bosses aren't rushing to fill the castle seats.The spin-off show was announced earlier this month after the original series became a massive hit in December 2022.The celebrity version will feature some of the original's many famous fans and Claudia Winkleman will return as host.

Naman Ramachandran African streamer Showmax has secured rights to adapt the hit format “The Office” for South African audiences, in partnership with BBC Studios. The localized version will debut on both Showmax and kykNET, DStv’s Afrikaans channel. Rapid Blue, part of BBC Studios’ international production network, is set to begin production in 2025.

Glaser’s career getting a new spotlight following her hit set on the Netflix roast of Tom Brady on May 5. “I am absolutely thrilled to be hosting the Golden Globes. It’s one of my favorite nights of television and now I get a front-row seat (actually, I think I have to host from the stage),” Glaser, 40, said in the network’s press release announcing the news.

Ricky Gervais is at the top of producers’ wish list to star in the forthcoming celebrity version of the BBC’s big hit The Traitors, reports The Sun newspaper.

Ricky Gervais has denied reports that he will be making an appearance in a celebrity edition of The Traitors.Earlier this month, the BBC confirmed plans for a celebrity version of the show, which is due to air before the return of the regular series next year.According to The Sun, Gervais was at the top of producers’ wish list for the forthcoming series. Other names in the frame included Jonathan Ross and Friends star Courteney Cox.But the comedian and actor has now responded on X/Twitter, writing: “I love the show and I’m very flattered, but it won’t happen.

The Office is officially getting a new Australian remake and people are not convinced it is going to be a resounding success.News of the new Aussie regeneration of the Ricky Gervais/Stephen Merchant-created sitcom was announced on Monday (August 19), with all eight episodes of the show set to premiere on Amazon Prime Video on October 18.The show will star Australian comedian Felicity Ward as the franchise’s first ever female lead, playing Hannah Howard, the managing director of the Flinley Craddick packaging company.It will be the 13th version of The Office around the world, after the huge success of the US version, starring Steve Carell as Michael Scott, having run for nine seasons from 2005 to 2013.Following the announcement, fans of the The Office have been reacting on social media, with some expressing doubt that the new version can live up to its predecessors, and others questioning why it would be happening now, over two decades since the debut of the UK original.VERY australian-TV-industry-coded to poop a The Office remake out 20 years too late pic.twitter.com/u7BmTIJj6I— Jay K Cagatay (@jayktweets) August 19, 2024It took Australia this long to tackle The Office? https://t.co/wOMsymgUrl— SJWJamesBond Wants Nazis Banned ︽✵︽ Agent of GIRL (@mvbrat91) August 19, 2024If any of you show me even a second of the Australian remake of The Office I’m sending you anthrax in the mail— The One and Only Peter Falk (@thepeterfalk) August 19, 2024i can only assume an australian version of the office will suck— matt (@mattDCLXVI) August 20, 2024Others have complained that the new reboot proves that there are not enough new ideas being commissioned.First Death In Paradise, now The Office.C'mon Australian television executives,

Hit original UK series, The Office is returning after 20 years off-screen, and this time, it’s going to Australia.The sitcom starring the likes of Ricky Gervais, Martin Freeman, Mackenzie Crook and Sally Bretton that first aired in 2001, will return for a spin-off later this year. Prime have announced they’ve commissioned a new series in Australia with actress and comedian Felicity Ward at the helm, and it will air in two months’ time.The Office has had many adaptations around the world, from France, Sweden, Poland, Germany, Chile, Israel, Czech Republic to the very popular US version.

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Toto, I don’t think we’re in Scranton anymore. The Office is officially going Down Under with a new Australian update on the hit comedy series.

William Earl administrator Comedian and podcaster Joe Rogan aimed at targets like COVID vaccines and trans people during his newest comedy special. Rogan’s latest, named “Burn the Boats,” debuted live on Netflix on Saturday night and amplified some of the controversial views he has discussed on his podcast before. Yet he was also self-deprecating about his perceived impact on culture.

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The Sun has compiled the list which revealed that Peter Kay is the UK’s richest comedian with an estimated fortune of £34.6million.The latest figures are thought to have been bolstered by Kay’s ongoing arena tour, which carries on until December 2025.Second in the list was Stephen Merchant with £26.2million, followed by his Office–co-creator, Ricky Gervais with £25.8 million. Others on the list included Russell Howard, Jack Whitehall and John Bishop. Check out the full list below.1 Peter Kay: £34.6million 2. Stephen Merchant: £26.2million 3. Ricky Gervais: £25.8million 4. Russell Howard: £10.1million 5. Jack Whitehall: £.9.9million 6 Rob Beckett: £6million 7. Michael McIntyre: £5million 8 John Bishop: £4.3million 9. Sarah Millican: £3.2million 10. Hugh Dennis: £2.7millionMeanwhile, earlier this summer, Jason Manford has revealed what Peter Kay told him in response to the Manchester Co-Op’s continued delays which pushed the latter’s opening week gigs back twice.Kay was supposed to open the venue with gigs on April 23 and 24, but following a test event featuring Rick Astley on April 22, the gigs were “regretfully” pushed back to April 29 and 30 with the venue citing technical issues.The shows were then postponed a second time, with Kay now scheduled to perform on May 23 and 24.

Ricky Gervais is set to helm a new animated series about “a bunch of cats”, according to a new social media post.Gervais posted an image on social media of the cast recording lines from the new show, which sees him reunite with the cast of his hit television show, After Life.In the picture, the cast can be seen in a studio recording their lines at microphones. Those pictured from After Life included Kerry Godliman, David Earl, Tom Basden, Diane Morgan and Tony Way.Others pictured included Him & Her actor Ricky Champ and Eastenders star Natalie Cassidy.Check out the image here:Look at this lot. pic.twitter.com/Ny8bwseXEf— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) July 11, 2024 The title of the show has not yet been confirmed as has details of who will air the show and whether or not it will be completed with Netflix, who Gervais has worked with previously.Gervais first revealed he was working on the project last year in response to an online question.

EXCLUSIVE: Many people decided the office was no longer for them after the Covid-19 pandemic, but not so Felicity Ward, or her new alter-ego, Hannah Howard. Comedian and actress Ward is starring in The Office Australia, one of the most hotly anticipated series outside of the U.S., marking the first time a woman has played the iconic (mis)manager role that Ricky Gervais first made famous on the BBC.

Tracy-Ann Oberman is returning to EastEnders to reprise her role as the iconic Chrissie Watts almost 20 years since her last appearance on the BBC soap.The actress, who famously left Walford in December 2005 after her character was sent to prison for the murder of her husband 'Dirty' Den Watts (Lesley Grantham), will make a triumphant return this autumn. EastEnders fans will remember the moment Chrissie alongside Sam Mitchell (Kim Medcalf) and Zoe Slater (Michelle Ryan) buried Den under the floor of The Vic barrel store, but her actions were soon discovered and came an end to her time in Walford.

Prince Harry and Coldplay frontman Chris Martin have been firm friends for well over a decade, with the Duke of Sussex even giving the Glastonbury superstar a shout-out in his 2023 memoir, Spare. They first made a public appearance together in 2014 when Chris, aged 47, penned a song for the inaugural Invictus Games. On a snapshot shared via Coldplay's Twitter account, Prince Harry, then 39, was seen in the recording studio with the band prior to the song's debut.

Ricky Gervais has announced his new world tour and Netflix special: Mortality.Official performance dates are set to be announced at a later stage, with the tour due to kick off later this year and run until the end of 2025.As per the press release, the tour will see Gervais revisit all of his favourite arenas around the world, and it will also be filmed for Netflix.On the theme of the new show, Gervais said: “We’re all gonna die. May as well have a laugh about it.

EastEnders' Barry Evans was known for his loveable yet hapless nature when he lived in Walford in the 1990s. He married Natalie Price in a double wedding with Ian Beale and Melanie Healy, and they had a son named Jack. However, their relationship ended in a split, which led to the scheming Janine Butcher, played by Charlie Brooks, manipulating him for her own gain.

Comedian Ricky Gervais on Thursday announced “Ricky Gervais: Mortality“,” a tour he’ll head out on later this year, which will run through the end of 2025 and culminate in a new special for Netflix.

William Earl Ricky Gervais has announced his next world tour and corresponding Netflix special. “Ricky Gervais: Mortality” is going to launch later this year and run until the end of 2025, “taking in all of Gervais’s favorite arenas around the world,” per a press release.

Ricky Gervais has made a post on X, seemingly referring to Justin Timberlake’s recent arrest.The singer was reportedly accused of driving under the influence on June 18 in Long Island, New York. According to the Suffolk County District Attorney’s office, the ‘Cry Me A River’ singer was expected to be arraigned in Sag Harbor.Many people have taken to social media to react to the singer’s arrest, including comedian Ricky Gervais who made a post seemingly trolling Timberlake.The comedian posted on X: “@jtimberlake Did you get the bottle of Dutch Barn Vodka I sent you the other day?’, seemingly referring to the alleged reason for Timberlake’s arrest.Fans have been reacting to Gervais’ comment, with one user writing: “Things like Gervais trolling Timberlake is what makes Twitter so great”, while another wrote: “the best post on x today hands down”.According to a criminal complaint obtained by the New York Post, the ‘Mirrors’ singer had “bloodshot and glassy” eyes, and smelled strongly of alcohol.

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