Meet Ricky Gervais

Series 1

Meet Ricky Gervais is a chat show written and hosted by the comedy writer and performer Ricky Gervais. It was produced by Talkback for Channel 4 in 2000 and ran for one series on Friday nights.

The show aired throughout the time Ricky Gervais was also co-writing the first series of the highly successful The Office for BBC2.

Where to Watch Series 1

6 Episodes

Tommy Walsh, Jimmy Savile
E1
Tommy Walsh, Jimmy SavileRicky interviews Tommy Walsh and Jimmy Savile, and plays Call My Bluff (which Jimmy particularly enjoys).
John Virgo, Michael Winner
E2
John Virgo, Michael WinnerAlong with the interviews we see where a healthy chunk of the Animals set came from, and Ricky continues to be bullied backstage.
Penny Smith, Tony Hart
E3
Penny Smith, Tony HartAfter interviewing Penny and firing jokes at Tony, we're treated to Tony Green in a dress during Play Your Cards Right.
Wayne Hemingway, Paul Daniels
E4
Wayne Hemingway, Paul DanielsWayne Hemingway and Paul Daniels get the treatment, and Ricky plays Every Second Counts.
Peter Purves, Stefanie Powers
E5
Peter Purves, Stefanie PowersRicky interviews Peter Purves and Stefanie Powers, tries out another new game show and interviews some members of the public about dwarves.
Antony Worall-Thompson, Midge Ure
E6
Antony Worall-Thompson, Midge UreAlong with interviewing Antony Worall-Thompson and Midge Ure, Ricky introduces The Krypton Factor and includes a skit with John Simm.