Ricky Gervais

Ricky Gervais (born June 25, 1961) is a comic writer and performer who grew up in the English town of Reading, Berkshire. Gervais has recently achieved mainstream fame, enjoying success with his award-winning BBC2 television programme The Office, which he co-wrote and co-directed with long-term friend and collaborator Stephen Merchant. As well as writing and directing the show, Gervais also played the lead role of David Brent. In 2005, Gervais returned to BBC Television with his new sitcom, Extras.

Controversy

In September 2005 Gervais caused controversy by recording a radio advert for a prostate cancer charity which was only allowed to be broadcast from 9pm to 6am because of its content. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/4298076.stm However, on the 3rd of October 2005, the Radio Advertising Clearance Centre made a u-turn and announced that the advert could be broadcast before 9pm, but stipulated that a "squish" noise should be removed. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/4305944.stm

Related Topics:
Radio - Prostate - Cancer - October - Radio Advertising Clearance Centre

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