He's gone on to host award shows, do his stand-up around the world, and of course star in other shows like Extras and The Ricky Gervais radio show and podcast. Here are just a few of the times he ...

Mortality, Ricky Gervais says, is his most honest and confessional show to date. It suggests a step in a new direction, but this is a set that fits neatly into the comic’s growing catalogue of ...

Dutch Barn Vodka, co-owned by comedian Ricky Gervais, has announced The Spirit of Comedy a nationwide stand-up competition set to discover the UK’s next big comedic talent. National stand-up ...

“I’d seen 30 years of every single remake failing,” says Gervais ... the show’s fanbase,”he says, adding with a laugh. “Then, when I wasn’t in it, people said, ‘Ricky auditioned ...

The reimagined version of the hit British sitcom saw Steve Carell as its new lead, occupying a role that Ricky held in the original show. While The Office US essentially began as a word-for-word ...

Ricky Gervais has debunked a rumour that he auditioned to replace Steve Carrell in The Office US. The comedian co-created the original British version of the show and starred as David Brent ...

Actor and comedian Ricky Gervais has shared new photos of his sprawling Hampstead mansion, revealing a surprising backyard feature that helps him tackle a potential health disorder. The 63-year ...

Ricky Gervais as David Brent in 'The Office'. Photo: Getty Ricky Gervais says he's proud of the US 'Office' remake 'The Office' co-creators Ricky Gervais (left) and Stephen Merchant. Photo ...

Ricky Gervais has finally addressed rumours that he auditioned to replace Steve Carrell in the US version of his hit sitcom, The Office. Speaking to The Independent for the 20th anniversary of the ...

RICKY Gervais has been forced to halt plans to build a new riverside mansion over fresh flooding fears. The Office star was in discussions with the local authority to resubmit a proposal for a new ...

Ricky Gervais ... Carell after he left, Gervais responded: “There was. I don’t know if it ever got to NBC calling anyone or if it was more just press and the show’s fan base.” ...