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Dog Man is the hero we all need right now

Dav Pilkey's massively popular Dog Man graphic novels get the DreamWorks treatment in a fun tale where he encounters a criminal cat and a

Movie Review • 08 Feb

Ricky Gervais pays tribute to his canine co-star "Anti"

Ricky Gervais has paid tribute to his After Life character's dog following the animal's death at the age of 13.

Television • 22 Jan

Ricky Gervais to bring his Mortality show to Dublin

Ricky Gervais will bring his new Mortality tour to Dublin for a night at the 3Arena in Dublin next March.

Comedy • 07 Oct 24

Ewen MacIntosh, pictured in London in October 2017

Ewen MacIntosh, The Office star, dies aged 50

The death has been announced of the actor and comedian Ewen MacIntosh, best known for his role as accountant Keith Bishop in the classic BBC comedy series The Office. He was 50 and had been ill for two years.

Television • 21 Feb 24

Comedy stars pay tribute to Barry Humphries

Rob Brydon, Ricky Gervais and our own Dara O Briain were among the many famous comedians remembering "true great" Barry Humphries following his death age 89.

Barry Humphries • 22 Apr 23

During the interview on the new evening talk show Piers Morgan Uncensored, Donald Trump said he cannot reveal if he will run for office again, but added that "a lot of people are going to be very happy" Screengrab: TalkTV

Fiery Trump interview heralds Morgan's TV return

Piers Morgan has cemented his TV return with a headline-making interview with Donald Trump, where the former American president offered a statement on whether he intends to run for office in 2024.

Television • 26 Apr 22

Gervais 'gutted' that After Life has come to an end

Ricky Gervais has admitted that he is "gutted" that his hit Netflix show After Life has come to an end - but it is right to "end on this high".

Television • 12 Jan 22

Ricky Gervais comments on this year's Golden Globes

Former Golden Globes host Ricky Gervais has commented on the non-broadcast of this year's event, saying organisers are trying "to get through this and start again".

Golden Globes • 09 Jan 22

Ricky Gervais as David Brent in The Office

Gervais clarifies joke about "cancelling" The Office

Following an online backlash, Ricky Gervais has clarified a comment he made about The Office being cancelled if it were made today.

Television • 09 Jul 21

Charlie Hanson (left) and Ricky Gervais attend David Brent: Life on the Road New York Screening at Metrograph in 2017 (Photo by Laura Cavanaugh/FilmMagi)

Netflix removes After Life producer Charlie Hanson

Netflix has removed After Life producer Charlie Hanson from the show after sexual misconduct allegations were made against him.

Televison • 30 May 21

"He's like the FBI": Gervais on first meeting Bowie

Ricky Gervais has recalled his first meeting with David Bowie and that the late musician later tracked him down afterwards "like the FBI".

Television • 11 Jan 21

Gervais felt "guilty and ashamed" over Office royalties

Comedian Ricky Gervais admits that he felt "guilty and ashamed" following the arrival of his first pay cheque as royalties for sales of The Office DVD.

Television • 03 Dec 20

Shaun Williamson spoke to Ray D'Arcy about his teen years / Image: Instagram @
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EastEnders star says navy saved him from binge drinking

Shaun Williamson, who played Barry in BBC soap EastEnders, has spoken about how he used to down 12 pints of a beer a day when he was a teenage postman.

EastEnders • 06 Oct 20

Season two of Ricky Gervais' After Life lands on Netflix this Friday

Ricky Gervais admits he cries tears of joy every day

Actor and writer Ricky Gervais, who is known for his often cynical approach to comedy, has revealed that he sheds tears of joys almost every day.

Television • 21 Apr 20

Ricky Gervais - "We're in no position to moan"

Ricky Gervais: 'We'll get through it, stop moaning'

Self-proclaimed optimist Ricky Gervais told Late Late Show viewers on Friday night that "we'll get through it", and that the focus should be on frontline workers during the Covid-19 emergency.

Television • 18 Apr 20

Late Late Show, Friday at 9.35pm on RTÉ One

Friday's Late Late Show line-up revealed

The Late Late Show line-up for Friday night has been revealed, with Munster rugby star Paul O'Connell, comedian Ricky Gervais and iconic Irish actor Colm Meaney, among the guests.

Samantha Power • 16 Apr 20

Ricky Gervais adds a second 3Arena date

Ricky Gervais has added a second date of his SuperNature show at Dublin's 3Arena and will now play on Saturday May 30 as well as his sold out show on Friday May 29.

Ricky Gervais • 06 Mar 20

Ricky Gervais to bring SuperNature to Dublin

After calling his last gig here the "best show of the tour", Ricky Gervais will bring his newest live show SuperNature to 3Arena, Dublin on Friday, May 29, 2020 as part of his international tour.

Ricky Gervais • 02 Mar 20

What's on? TV highlights for Monday

There's the first of a two-part finale for Red Rock, Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh joins Nationwide - and a naughty Ricky Gervais hosts highlights of last night's Golden Globe Awards . . .

Television • 06 Jan 20

Ricky Gervais writing 'bulletproof' Golden Globes jokes

Ricky Gervais has said he must make sure his jokes are "bulletproof" when he takes to the stage to host the Golden Globes so they don't get him in trouble down the line.

Golden Globes • 04 Jan 20

Ricky Gervais writing new series of After Life

Ricky Gervais has announced he is writing a second series of After Life following the success of its first season.

Television • 27 Mar 19

Catastrophe star Ashley Jensen's husband has died

Scottish actress Ashley Jensen's husband Terence Beesley has died aged 60.

Ashley Jensen • 19 Dec 17

Ricky Gervais calls Dublin gig 'best of the tour'

Ricky Gervais was one happy visitor to the Emerald Isle over the weekend after he enjoyed a memorable performance at Dublin's 3Arena.

Entertainment • 26 Jun 17

Ricky Gervais - A charity has warned parents that some of the jokes in his new show could cause upset

Bereaved parents warned over Gervais 'dead babies' joke

A Northern Irish charity that helps bereaved parents, warned fans attending Thursday night's Ricky Gervais comedy gig in Belfast that a joke about dead babies could cause them upset.

ricky gervais • 30 Mar 17

Gervais to bring Humanity (and anger) to Dublin

Ricky Gervais is going back on the road for the first time in seven years with his Humanity Tour and he will be playing Dublin's 3Arena on June 24.

Entertainment • 17 Feb 17