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BBC News
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Scranton couple inspired by The Office suggest Slough house swap
What do the American city of Scranton and the Berkshire town Slough have in common?For many TV fans, it's the UK and US versions of The Office, starring Ricky Gervais and Steve Carell as comical managers David Brent and Michael Scott respectively. More than 20 years since the UK version first aired, both shows continue to be binge-watched by fans across the one couple from Scranton, Philadelphia, is looking for people from Slough to do a house swap so they can compare the two. Andrew Maine and his wife Jennifer have lived in Scranton together for almost three years and think the town wasn't shown in the most flattering of lights. "If you mention Scranton to an outsider, the show is usually the first thing that comes to mind," Mr Maine told BBC Radio Berkshire. "Most people around here feel the show didn't do a good job of representing our area," Mr Maine explained."A lot of locals take offence the showrunners picked the area because it is economically depressed, boring and doesn't have much going for it."With websites dedicated to tours of Scranton for the show's fans, the couple feel the show has had an impact on how people see the city, which is near New York. Mr Maine continued: "There's so much to offer here, but we really feel like it's under-utilised."Hundreds of fans of The Office still make pilgrimages to Scranton every year. "The local government and businesses lean into this to a degree - there are several murals, a few exhibits, a walking tour and some merchandise." 'Unique link' "I love the show and it got me thinking, what impact has The Office had on Slough - is it the same as here?" Mr Maine is where the idea to do a cultural exchange came from and the couple is now looking to do a house swap or host some Slough Maine continued: "We could show them our area and then we could do the same thing over there."We thought it would be equal parts humorous and interesting. Sure, other cities have connections on a global scale, but ours, linked by a television show, is truly unique." You can follow BBC Berkshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
Telegraph
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
Ricky Gervais makes Hollywood sex abuse joke in Walk of Fame speech
Ricky Gervais has made a controversial joke about sex abuse in showbusiness after accepting a Hollywood Walk of Fame award. The 63-year-old actor and comedian posed with his star at the Los Angeles landmark on Friday. He then joked how he was grateful to join the 'exclusive club', naming among its members the pop star Michael Jackson, the comedian Bill Cosby and the silent film actor Roscoe 'Fatty'Arbuckle. All three went on trial for alleged sex crimes. Gervais said: 'Thank you so much for this honour. It's a genuine thrill to be part of such an exclusive club. 'And just looking around earlier at all the other stars, absolute icons, you know? Michael Jackson, Bill Cosby, Fatty Arbuckle.' Jackson, who died in 2009 aged 50, was accused of sexually abusing children at his Neverland ranch, but was acquitted. Arbuckle was taken to court three times in the 1920s for the rape and manslaughter of the actress Virginia Rappe. He was also acquitted and received a written apology from the third jury. He died in 1933. Cosby, 87, was convicted of sexual assault in 2018 and spent just under three years in prison. He maintains his innocence, and the Pennsylvania Supreme Court later overturned his conviction. On Friday, a casually dressed Gervais also addressed his look, saying: 'I should firstly apologise for how I'm dressed. This isn't me trying to be cool or disrespectful to the establishment. This is me not having a suit that fits any more. 'I tried on about five before I left England and the jackets weren't too bad, but the trousers were just depressing. Even my shirts were too tight. I looked disgusting. When a butcher ties up those joints of pork – it was like that.' The multi-award-winning entertainer being awarded a star on Hollywood Boulevard as 'pretty crazy', adding: 'And I'm from England, so I have a strange mix of nothing good ever happens, and if it does I don't deserve it or it can't be as good as I thought it was. 'I'd love to claim that it was due to my unrivalled genius, but it truth be told, it's a cocktail of luck, persistence, and a little bit of pushing against the tide. 'You've got to polarise. You need to know that if you're doing anything of any worth, as many people hate you as love you. But the ones that hate you, they shouldn't affect you. The ones that love you, they buy your house. So I'd like to thank them. 'And we've had a few weird years of cancel culture, people telling you what you can and can't laugh at or talk about, but we pushed back and we won until the next time.' Gervais previously attracted controversy over comments made during a speech at the Golden Globes in 2020. In an eight-minute monologue, he criticised various aspects of Hollywood, bringing in issues of racism and the Epstein scandal. He was accused of being 'cruel' and 'unkind' the morning after the awards. But hitting back on social media, he wrote: 'Thank you for all your amazing comments about my Golden Globes monologue. Best reaction ever, that means a lot to me.'
UPI
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- UPI
Ricky Gervais gets star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
May 31 (UPI) -- Actor, comedian, filmmaker and legendary Golden Globes host Ricky Gervais was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. "Lovely day. Got a star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame, had lunch with some of my oldest friends, and just washed my shorts in the shower," Gervais posted Friday on X after the event, along with a photo of the aforementioned apparel drying in the sun on a hotel terrace. Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos and writer-director-actor Christopher Guest were on hand at the dedication ceremony and paid tribute to the star and creator of The Office, Extras, Derek and After Life. "The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is honored to welcome comedian Ricky Gervais to the Hollywood Walk of Fame," Ana Martinez, Walk of Fame producer, said in a press release. "Finally, a star that will give snarky commentary every time someone walks by... I always knew we needed a comedian's touch on our famed sidewalk!" Gervais is scheduled to perform at the famed Hollywood Bowl on Saturday night.
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Ricky Gervais, 63, shares his health fears as he discusses getting older and admits he always thinks he is 'dying' after Googling his symptoms
has shared his health fears and admitted how Googling his symptoms has left him thinking he is 'dying'. The comedian, 63, candidly discussed getting older and his health woes during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live earlier this week. He admitted he is 'reminded every day' that he is getting older and said his health now is 'as good as it will ever be' as he discussed his mobility in the mornings. Giving fans an update, he shared: 'Now, this is as good as it will ever be, it's not like I'll get better, do you know what I mean? 'Like they won't go, ''Oh, he's 70 now, he was terrible at 60,'' but this is it... I'm reminded every day that I'm getting older. Everything is just sort of slower, aches more. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. 'When I get up in the morning, right, when I walk downstairs, it's like I've got false legs. Do you know what I mean? Not like false legs today, bionic - like pirate legs. Stiff. It just hurts.' Ricky went on to explain how he often Googles his symptoms when he comes down with a new pain and is left fearing he is 'dying' after reading about various conditions. 'What happens is I wake up and I go, ''Oh I've got a lump or a pain'' and I go to Jane, ''What do you think that is?'',' he recalled. 'She goes, ''Go to the doctor' and I go ''What, do you think it's serious?'' She goes ''No, I don't know''. 'So I Google it, right? Whatever it is... put in the symptoms and the first few are all right. Could be stress, course, could be this, could be diet. 'I go, ''Oh that's great, that's great, that's fine, that's fine, that's fine.'' And then I just push my luck and number seven [says] cancer. I go ''Jane, I'm dying''.' His candid remarks come as he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday. However, while accepting the honor, he courted controversy while referencing celebrities who have faced sexual assault allegations during his speech. Ricky went on to explain how he often Googles his symptoms when he comes down with a new pain and is left fearing he is 'dying', sharing his worries with his wife Jane Fallon (pictured) He made a joke about being grateful to join other people memorialised with a star in Hollywood as he named Michael Jackson, Bill Cosby and Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle. 'Thank you so much for this honor. It's a genuine thrill to be part of such an exclusive club,' Ricky said during his speech, per Variety. 'And just looking around earlier at all the other stars, absolute icons, you know? Michael Jackson, Bill Cosby, Fatty Arbuckle.' All three went to trial for their alleged crimes but only Bill was convicted while the King of Pop and Arbuckle were acquitted. 'Wow, this is a huge surprise,' Ricky also joked as he began his speech. 'I never thought I'd win this today.' As he unfolded a piece of paper, he added: 'I haven't even prepared a speech or anything.' 'I should firstly apologize for how I'm dressed. This isn't me trying to be cool or disrespectful to the establishment. This is me not having a suit that fits anymore,' he joked in his speech. He later joked about how his job is to be 'not very good at taking things too seriously' and delivered his controversial punchline at a moment when he said he was 'going to try and be serious'. Ricky is no stranger to making controversial, profanity-laden jokes and often faces backlash for his 'offensive' comedy. The actor, who was a co-creator of sitcoms like The Office and Extras, stirred controversy with his 'offensive' jokes when he hosted the Golden Globe Awards five times — consecutively from 2010 through 2012, then again in 2016 and 2020. Though he did not return for this year's ceremony, he did share some of the shocking jokes he would have told if the 82nd Golden Globes was hosted by him instead of fellow comedian Nikki Glaser.
News18
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Ricky Gervais Receives Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame, Calls His Success ‘A Cocktail Of Luck'
Ricky Gervais, the creator and star of iconic shows like The Office, Extras, Derek, and After Life, has finally received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame! And true to form, his acceptance speech had everyone in splits. Check out the video for all the fun moments. bollywood news | entertainment news live | latest bollywood news | bollywood | news18 | n18oc_moviesLiked the video? Please press the thumbs up icon and leave a comment. Subscribe to Showsha YouTube channel and never miss a video: Showsha on Instagram: Showsha on Facebook: Showsha on X: Showsha on Snapchat: entertainment and lifestyle news and updates on:
