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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Lauren Morris

Ricky Gervais insists he didn’t snub BBC The Office anniversary show

Ricky Gervais
  • Ricky Gervais has denied snubbing the BBC after opting out of its documentary special celebrating the 25th anniversary of The Office .
  • The comedian explained he declined to participate because he was already creating an anniversary video for his YouTube channel and did not want to water it down.
  • Sitcom co-stars Martin Freeman and Mackenzie Crook marked the sitcom's anniversary by appearing in a BBC Two special.
  • Gervais also revealed in a new interview that he plans to marry his long-term partner Jane Fallon to avoid inheritance tax.
  • The article follows recent news that co-star Lucy Davis has been diagnosed with incurable breast cancer, drawing support from Gervais and fellow colleagues.

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Ricky Gervais hits out at claims he snubbed BBC’s documentary on The Office’s 25th anniversary

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