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Ricky Gervais defends ‘taboo’ jokes following backlash to Netflix special: ‘They don’t mean anything’

Comic’s latest special has been branded as ‘dangerous, anti-trans rants masquerading as jokes’ by LGBTQ+ rights organisation GLAAD

The Independent UK

Ricky Gervais stuns Alex Jones on The One Show after declaring 'I'm going to die soon'

Alex Jones and Jermaine Jenas were talking to the comedian about his upcoming Netflix standup show SuperNature

Wales Online

Ricky Gervais: SuperNature review – As is all too frequent these days, the longest riff is reserved for the humiliation of trans people

In his new Netflix special, the comedian seems more comfortable with jokes that rely on a cheap shock factor rather than any emotional or creative truth – and the audience hoot and holler along with all the bigotry

The Independent UK

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Ricky Gervais Netflix special condemned by LGBTQ groups for ‘anti-trans rants masquerading as jokes’

Comedian criticised for ‘dangerous’ special, in which he says he supports trans rights while making jokes about the genitalia of trans women and HIV

The Guardian - AU

Gervais' TERFy tirade disguised as jokes

The comedian targets trans women in a series of inflammatory jokes that center on genitalia and rape

Salon

Ricky Gervais' Netflix special blasted as 'anti-trans rants'

Ricky Gervais' new Netflix special is drawing fire from LGBTQ and trans advocacy groups

The Independent UK

GLAAD calls Ricky Gervais’ new Netflix special ‘dangerous, anti-trans rants masquerading as jokes’

‘He also spouts anti-gay rhetoric and spreads inaccurate information about HIV,’ wrote the LGBTQ organisation

The Independent UK

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Ricky Gervais’ trans jokes on new Netflix special called ‘dangerous’

Comedian draws backlash for ‘anti-gay rhetoric’ on his stand-up show ‘SuperNature’

Chicago Sun-Times

Ricky Gervais floors BBC The One Show hosts as interview takes unexpected turn

The outspoken comedian left Alex Jones and Jermaine Jenas almost lost for words

Manchester Evening News

Ricky Gervais’s new special is a transphobic pile of trash

Is platforming hateful comedians just Netflix's thing now?

Mic

Embattled Netflix releases Ricky Gervais' transphobic, defiantly anti-'woke' special

Netflix has released another comedy special with transphobic material.

Los Angeles Times

Piers Morgan praises Ricky Gervais’ ‘fabulously offensive’ Netflix special as viewers condemn ‘toxic’ jokes

“Absolutely outrageous, fabulously offensive, hilariously funny and already enraging all the right people,” Morgan wrote about Gervais’ new show

The Independent UK

Ricky Gervais’ new Netflix special, ‘Supernature,’ is full of anti-trans jokes

As Netflix continues to deal with criticism for platforming Dave Chappelle and his transphobic rhetoric, Ricky Gervais has arrived with the same jokes.

Tribune News Service

Ricky Gervais hit with fierce backlash over trans rape jokes in new Netflix special

After Life creator Ricky Gervais, 60, only released his new show, SuperNature, just hours ago but it is already attracting fury online

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Benzinga

Ricky Gervais' Netflix Special Generates Controversy Over Trans Jokes

For the second time within a year, Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) has generated controversy with a comedy special poking fun at the transgender community — and this time, the center of agitation is British funnyman Ricky Gervais.

Nottingham Post

Netflix After Life bench vandals being hunted by police, who label culprits 'despicable'

There is an appeal for information

The Independent UK

Ricky Gervais: SuperNature review – As is all too frequent these days, the longest riff is reserved for the humiliation of trans people

Evening Standard

London foxes: urban menace or misunderstood?

Urban foxes are everywhere, and they’re brazen. As some adopt them as pets and Kate Beckinsale can’t get enough, but can this ever work, asks Sophie Church

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Netflix After Life bench destroyed by vandals in 'absolutely despicable' act

The bench was only installed in January this year and was specifically for those who are bereaved or struggle with their mental health

Wales Online

Netflix After Life bench destroyed by 'absolutely despicable' vandals

The bench has been reduced to a pile of wood

Manchester Evening News

Fury as Netflix After Life bench destroyed by 'disgusting' vandals

The Ricky Gervais series follows his character Tony come to terms with his wife's death

Daily Mirror

Fury as After Life bench from Ricky Gervais Netflix show 'destroyed' by vandals

Around 25 benches were donated across the UK by Netflix after the third series of Ricky Gervais' After Life - each with a QR code leading to suicide awareness websites

Nottingham Post

Anger as Netflix After Life bench in Nottingham destroyed by 'disgusting' vandals

Ricky Gervais hoped the bench would create a 'lasting legacy'

Daily Mirror

Stephen Merchant sets sights on going down in history as Britain’s showbiz legend

The Office actor Stephen Merchant has revealed his dreams of becoming a 'national treasure' in Britain as he continues to dabble down several career paths

The Guardian - UK

Stranger Things to Obi-Wan Kenobi: the seven best shows to stream this week

We’re back in the land of the Upside Down, and Ewan McGregor reprises his Jedi for the Disney+ spin-off. Plus, David Attenborough’s stupendous dinosaur show

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