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Rosie Jones hits back at trolls over Big Fat Quiz of the Year: ‘Same old ableism’

Jones, who has cerebral palsy, appeared on the Channel 4 panel show with fellow comedians including Katherine Ryan and Jimmy Carr

The Independent UK

‘Lazy comedy’: What the critics are saying about Ricky Gervais’s Netflix special Armageddon

Comedian’s latest show for the streaming giant is billed as ‘controversial takes on political correctness and oversensitivity’

The Independent UK

Ricky Gervais knows he won’t be cancelled by his jokes – his lazy new special is proof of that

The once-brave comedian, trapped in a web of political correctness, has become wholly uninterested in subverting the establishment, writes Nick Hilton

The Independent UK

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New on Netflix: 5 movies and shows to watch this week (Dec. 25-31)

Every new Netflix show and movie hitting the streaming platform this week, including Berlin

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Ricky Gervais Responds To Netflix Users Who Were ‘Offended’ Enough To Sign A Petition About A Controversial Joke In His Upcoming Special

Petitioners are asking Netflix to remove Ricky Gervais' upcoming special Armageddon due to a controversial joke, and the comedian responded.

Cinemablend

9 new movies and shows to watch Christmas weekend on Netflix, Max, Hulu and more (Dec. 22-25)

Our guide on what to watch this weekend includes Maestro, Percy Jackson and Dr. Death

Tom’s Guide

Ricky Gervais responds to backlash over Netflix special joke

Comedian has been called out for a joke in which he mocks terminally ill children and uses an ableist slur against them

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The Castaways to Hell Camp: Teen Nightmare – the seven best shows to stream this week

A mystery thriller starring Sheridan Smith as a woman who disappears in a plane crash, plus a deeply startling Netflix documentary

The Guardian - UK

Nothing captures the banality and beauty of a British Christmas like the finale of The Office

The quintessential crapness of the work party, a kiss surrounded by gawping colleagues – what could be more festive? says culture writer Lauren O’Neill

The Guardian - UK

The Winter King to Trevor Noah: the seven best shows to stream this week

A fine retelling of the beloved Arthurian legend, and a new standup special from the former Daily Show host

The Guardian - UK

Golden Globes nominations 2024: A complete list of who’s nominated for every award

A look at the full list of 2024 Golden Globes nominees

USA Today Sports Media Group

Golden Globes 2024: full list of nominations

All the nominees for the awards ceremony due to take place on 7 January, the 81st edition of the film and television gongs

The Guardian - UK

Ricky Gervais mocks Jamie Oliver for Christmas dinner tip: ‘How is that a recipe?’

Oliver recommends placing a hot clementine inside your turkey’s cavity – but Gervais is not convinced

The Independent UK

Petition launched against Ricky Gervais over jokes about terminally ill children

The British star's stand-up special is set to be released on Christmas Day on Netflix

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

Ricky Gervais ‘condemned for ableist slur’ in new Netflix special

Gervais recieves backlash after he jokes that terminally ill children are ‘f****** re******’, in new teaser for Netflix special

Evening Standard

Ricky Gervais donates nearly £2 million to animal charities

The comedian, who is vegan, has been a long-standing advocate for animal rights

Cinemablend

30+ Actors With Stand-Up Or Sketch Comedy Experience

A select few actors got their start doing standup and/or comedy before making the leap to acting.

Underrated comedy with 85% on Rotten Tomatoes leaves Netflix next month

If you love After Life, check out this Ricky Gervais movie leaving Netflix.

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Why did Douglas Henshall leave Shetland?

Why did Douglas Henshall leave Shetland? As the new series of the popular crime drama arrives, a fan-favourite character is notably absent.

The Independent UK

Louis Theroux challenges Piers Morgan to a fight: ‘It would be stressful’

Documentarian suggested Morgan as a good rival in the ring while interviewing boxer Anthony Joshua for his returning interview series

Evening Standard

Ricky Gervais turns down chance to host reboot of Paul O’Grady’s For The Love Of Dogs

The Afterlife star had been tipped as a frontrunner alongside Amanda Holden and Martin Clunes

The Independent UK

Comedians react to news Golden Globes is adding stand-up category to next year’s line-up

‘It should be called the Ricky Gervais,’ joked comedian Gabriel Iglesias

Evening Standard

Ricky Gervais at the London Palladium review: lashings of cheap laughs

The comedian’s latest show is pithy, pacey and performed with casual aplomb

The Independent UK

Deadline deals and Ricky Gervais plays hide-and-seek – Friday’s sporting social

Ange Postecoglou made light of his Robbie Williams-inspired terrace song.

Evening Standard

Ricky Gervais: I prefer stand-up to TV because they can’t censor me

The comedian says he would ‘be quite happy’ to do no more TV work

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