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Producer of The Office regrets jokes made by Ricky Gervais about his disability

At Ash Atalla’s insistence, Gervais poked fun at producer’s use of a wheelchair at 2001 British Comedy Awards

The Independent UK

The Office producer discusses jokes Ricky Gervais made about his disability

Ash Atalla said he felt ‘good about it at the time’.

Evening Standard

Rock legend Ozzy Osbourne bids farewell with Black Sabbath reunion

The rocker – who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2019 – plans to continue to record music but will not perform live again.

Evening Standard

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Appeal success for Nazi salutes outside Jewish museum

A man who claimed he was copying a famed British comedian when performing a Nazi salute with two co-workers near a Jewish museum has been spared a conviction.

AAP

Jimmy Fallon opens up about mental health struggle early on in his career

Fallon moved from New York to Los Angeles in his 20s to pursue a career in comedy

The Independent UK

Watch: Ricky Gervais rails against cancel culture as he’s honoured with a star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Comedian Ricky Gervais has been honoured with a star on Hollywood’s iconic Walk of Fame.

The Independent UK

Ricky Gervais reveals he constantly googles health symptoms

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Ricky Gervais says he has extreme health fears –but chooses to never see a doctor

The comedian says he often researches his symptoms or asks his partner for her opinion

The Independent UK

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Has the policing of comedy in India gone too far?

COMEDY IN INDIA UNDER ATTACK: Political party workers vandalising a performing arts venue after a standup comic makes a joke about their leader shows crackdowns on comedy in India are escalating, Shahana Yasmin reports

The Independent UK

Love Island star received racist messages and death threats after taking part in Netflix show

Reality star called out ‘evil’ and ‘unjust’ treatment

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BBC pays tribute as Bargain Hunt personality dies after filming new episode

‘We send our sincerest sympathies,’ wrote the official ‘Bargain Hunt’ account

The Independent UK

BBC announces end of 66-year-old Blue Peter tradition

Former presenters revealed they had ‘no idea’ about show’s shake-up

The Independent UK

‘I imagine most Americans don’t even know about the British show’: Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant on the US Office at 20

RETROSPECTIVE: Twenty years ago today, ‘The Office’ debuted in the US as a remake of the British hit co-created by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant. In a sea of abysmal American reboots, this one arguably surpassed the popularity of the original. Gervais and Merchant speak to Simon Bland about going…

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Ricky Gervais explains why he turned down Steve Carell’s Office US role

‘It made no sense at all,’ said actor

The Independent UK

Ricky Gervais clears up long-running rumour about The Office US

Exclusive: After Carell left ‘The Office’ in 2011, reports suggested that Gervais had auditioned to replace him

Homes & Gardens

Ricky Gervais tastefully decorates with white to the extreme in his entryway – experts say his bright room is clearly designed with intention

The comedian's expansive space makes a luxurious first impression thanks to its nuanced neutral palette and subtle pockets of color

Evening Standard

Ricky Gervais blasts 'spoiled and annoying' actors who 'won't do what they're told'

The After Life star admitted he saw one tricky colleague ‘gob their chewing gum’ into the hand of a makeup artist on set

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Warwick Davis leaves viewers in tears as he dedicates Bafta film fellowship award to late wife

Davis, who is known for fantasy film Willow and the Harry Potter movies, received the award for his performing and advocacy work

Evening Standard

Warwick Davis found out about his Bafta fellowship award while ‘on the toilet’

Davis got his first break in 1983’s Star Wars Episode VI: Return Of The Jedi at the age of just 11.

Homes & Gardens

Ricky Gervais' traditional living room features the 'undisputed neutral that will never go out of style' – it is a perennial favorite for a reason

Decorating with neutrals, inspired by colors from the natural world, adds a gentle and soothing touch to interiors that can be layered with textures and tones

Evening Standard

Ricky Gervais risks wrath of Will Smith as he references Oscars slap while roasting Jaden Smith castle hat

The comedian has never been one to miss the opportunity to mock a celebrity

Evening Standard

Ricky Gervais teased over 'posh' cat as he shares photos of pet inside £14.5m mansion

The comedian, 63, shared a photo of his rescue cat which had fans joking, ‘Okay, so your cat is rich, we get it’

The Independent UK

Ricky Gervais says 'they're still not listening' in apparent response to the Grammys

Gervais called back to his infamous 2020 Golden Globes speech taking aim at virtue-signalling stars

The Independent UK

Ricky Gervais pays tribute as ‘beautiful’ After Life canine co-star dies

Comedian said she made series ‘his favourite filming experience of all time’

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