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Netflix and Ricky Gervais in conjunction with the comedy series After Life, has been vandalised.The bench at the Heath is inscribed with the words “Hope is Everything”, a quote from the Netflix series which heavily focuses on the theme of mental health.To mark the end of the series last year, mental health charity Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) partnered with Netflix to place 25 benches in parks across the country — each one with a QR code linking to CALM’s resources.However, local writer Zoe Margolis, who says she always sit at the spot when visiting the Heath, described her shock after noticing that the bench’s plaque was missing on Sunday (October 15).“Seeing the show’s motto ‘Hope is Everything’ carved into the bench must surely offer those who sit there a moment of peace in these troubled times – a chance to gather their thoughts or share them with other people,” she told Ham & High.“I think it’s really sad the bench has been vandalised in this way, because it undermines the message of compassion and care.

Ricky Gervais at the National Comedy Awards, saying she “doesn’t regret it”.The comedian attended the awards ceremony at London’s Roundhouse last February, where her show Ghosts was nominated for Best Scripted Comedy.It lost out to Gervais’ Netflix comedy-drama After Life, and while Gervais was not there in person to receive the award, Adefope gave a mock standing ovation for the comedian, which many interpreted to be a critique of the show and of Gervais himself.In a new interview with The Guardian, Adefope has spoken about the event, responding to reports that she had been “outraged” at the award.“’Outraged’ – it’s always like I’m ‘raging’ at something, like I’m lecturing someone, like I’m really angry, rather than just being silly,” she said.“I don’t regret making the joke. I’m not saying it’s easier for me, but I don’t have the same fear that a white person might have, which definitely holds people back from saying things.”“There’s the fear of humiliation, or cancellation or being seen as wrong or prejudiced,” she continued.

The Office co-creator Stephen Merchant has been named as the UK’s richest comedian, beating fellow co-creator Ricky Gervais and stand-up legend Peter Kay to the top spot.According to new reports, Merchant boasts a net worth of £26.6million. The 48-year-old, who is best known for co-writing The Office and Extras with Gervais, has enjoyed huge financial success from his subsequent TV shows The Outlaws and Life’s Too Short.Merchant is now believed to be richer than Gervais, who has a reported net worth of £24.4million.

Ricky Gervais has responded to a fan’s tweet who said they “wished” he had hosted last night’s (March 12) Oscars.Posting a clip of the After Life star presenting the last of his five stints at the Golden Globes, the user wrote: “RT if you wish @rickygervais was hosting the #Oscars tonight.”But Gervais was quick to reply and shoot down any chances of that happening, as he wrote: “Fuck that!” with a crying, laughing emoji.He also posted another clip of himself at an awards show, addressing the crowd of film industry attendees: “Shut up, you disgusting, pill-popping sexual deviant scum,” with the caption “Enjoy the Oscars”.Fuck That!

Ricky Gervais seems to have responded to criticism levelled at his show After Life by fellow comedian Stewart Lee.In a recent interview on Rob Brydon’s podcast Brydon &, Lee took aim at the Netflix series, labelling it “abysmal” while comparing it to the “brilliant” The Office.“If you’re teaching drama or creative writing, how can you make a case for the things that make drama and creative writing good when After Life is a success?” he said. “Because your kids could just go, ‘But none of those things happen in this!’ And yet, millions people watch it.”He added: “I think it’s one of the worst things that’s ever been made by a human.”Although he didn’t respond directly, Gervais tweeted: “Watch the award-winning, record-breaking #AfterLife Now streaming on Netflix around the world”.The comedian has also liked a series of tweets that take aim at Lee, one saying: “Stewart Lee is one of the worst things made by a human.

After Life still makes him cry even after watching it “70 times”.Created by and starring Gervais, After Life follows local newspaper journalist Tony who is dealing with intense grief following the death of his wife. The third and final season was released on Netflix earlier this month.The show’s finale has moved many viewers to tears, and now Gervais has shared that a scene involving his on-screen wife Lisa (played by Kerry Godliman) leaves him in tears every single time he watches it.“There’s one scene I’ve watched it 70 times and it still absolutely chokes me up,” he said during a press junket (via The Metro).

After Life has been confirmed for a third and final season on Netflix – check out some new images below.Ricky Gervais’ existential series will officially return to the streaming platform in January 2022, for six new episodes.A synopsis for After Life reads: “Set in the small fictitious town of Tambury, the show follows Tony, a writer for the local newspaper whose life is upended after his wife dies from cancer.“Whilst still struggling with immense grief for his wife, Tony starts to realise that

Netflix series After Life won Best Comedy at the halfway point of the two-and-a-half-hour ceremony, with Gervais using his acceptance speech to poke fun at the event’s length.“Thanks so much. I’ll keep it short – it’s already interminable,” Gervais said.“Thank you to Netflix for all their support and total lack of interference.

Ricky Gervais has announced that he will host a new paid-for podcast called Absolutely Mental.The 11-part podcast will be available on AbsolutelyMental.com from May 10, and will feature the comedian in conversation with his friend, neuroscientist Sam Harris.“These aren’t academic lectures. They are casual chats about how it feels to be human,” Gervais told Deadline.

Ricky Gervais fears he may never be able to perform his stand-up comedy routine in arenas again as a result of the coronavirus.

Ricky Gervais has revealed his dark comedy After Life will return to Netflix for a third series.

Ricky Gervais’ Netflix show After Life returned with the second series last week and was met with an overwhelming response from the audience. The show features Ricky as widower Tony Johnson.

Ricky Gervais has demanded governments around the world close the wildlife “wet markets” where the coronavirus is believed to have first infected humans.

In today’s roundup, “RuPaul’s Drag Race” announces upcoming guest judges and Netflix sets the premiere date for Season 2 of “After Life” starring Ricky Gervais. 

Ricky Gervais’s popular Netflix series After Life will return for a second series on April 24.