Having a non football guest on, actually shows how good of an interviewer Roy is asking interesting, valuable and relatable questions, very refreshing episode.
It’s mad that after all these years they’re all on TH-cam, I had them all on my iPod all them years ago downloaded as MP3’s. The XFM show was even better than their podcast
@@StiofanGöthe Surely they'll have an ep on about after. Also getting someone as Big as him is not always easy. Could be filming, doing shows, a lot of things we all with near Xmas by. But I do get ya!!
@ I know it’s not gervais that I have the problem with because I think he’s unreal, it’s just that any other week bar the week of the biggest game of the season would be fine, they could’ve put it out on international break or something
@@StiofanGöthethe biggest game of the season …. For you. You “pick a team off the tele” clowns have absolutely no sense that the football going public care about going to watch their own team, every week, more than the televised top of the table clash, over which there will already be a mountain of build up and analysis Stop moaning
5 former footballers turn out to be the best entertainment interview team anywhere. The way Ricky answers … these aren’t questions he’s normally asked. Absolutely brilliant and I’m only at 28’. Well done! Love the shout out to Josh Pugh, member of England’s sight impaired futbol team and a brilliant young comedian.
he's been asked very similar questions for years and years - if you have a listen to a number of the podcasts he's been on, the questions and the answers are all very similar
I think the environment/setting that's been created plays a huge part in this. If everyone is welcoming and comfortable, natural conversations occur instead of it being or feeling like an interview
One of the funniest things Ricky has produced barely ever gets a mention. ‘The Ricky Gervais Show’ is absolutely brilliant! It’s like a conversation in a pub with the three funniest people you know, talking about anything that’s going on in the world. The interaction between Ricky, Stephen Merchant and Karl Pilkington is epic.
Main part of that wasn’t ricky, it was karl, and the funniest quips and parts were Stephen, ricky played his part but it’s an embarrassment that Ricky refused to acknowledge karl and Steve for his success in those mediums
@@ryan25067 I mean that's Ricky in a nutshell, all of the best things he has produced are actually the works of other people that he then takes all the credit for. Stephen especially is such a huge key to Rickys success.
Gary is clever and subtle. He held the chat together like a good host. Any pause or awkward question and he was in so seamlessly that no one noticed,him,constantly,moving the conversation on:)
We need Ricky gervais Steve merchant and karl pilkington back together for a/series of podcasts, imagine the stories from the past 10/15 years, would be class
@@shaedacode Nothing public but it was rumored that Merchant wasn’t on board with the Brent revival and there was a fallout from there. Probably a few other reasons but Gervais never talks about them anymore and seems to not acknowledge Merchant at all when it comes to the office
Best Podcast around and this one in particular. Ricky and Roy are priceless They could do a full show. The guys all work well together and The different personalities work brilliantly to make it so entertaining. Top marks to Gary for his insight for this. 👏👏👏
One thing I find interesting these days is the difference between Ricky and Steve. When talking about the office/extras, Ricky always refers to it as “when I did that”, Steve always says “Ricky and I”. Would love for them to reunite one day with the K man for a podcast again
My thoughts exactly - actually Ricky seems to have a habit of freezing people out of his life once he’s done with them - ince, merchant, pilkington. To even slightly imply the ideas of the office can solely from him is embarrassing.
@@jpa_fasty3997lmao Merchant did all the heavy lifting for the office. Everything Gervais has done since has been pretty bad. Merchant was always the main writing talent.
@@imnottellingyoumyname3050absolutely. Gervais sitcoms tend to be " if I was in this situation, I would say this" and the crowd cheered. There is a lack of realism. His work doesn't have oversight to put his worst excesses in check, which his work with Stephen did.
Yeah absolute disrespect to both ignore them when telling the story and then gloss over their roles and continue in a different direction when directly asked about them
you can’t be for real. Imagine Keano having a conversation with the idiot abroad at the same table.. Keano would see right through his idiot gimmick. Wouldn’t get on with these lads defo.. wouldnt be funny it would be a car crash
What an absolutely lovely episode, you guys made my whole week once again. You people make me fall in love with having a conversation. Much, much love ❤❤❤
When you’re a likeable personality it’s not really hard at all, he’s just having fun with his mates really which is a dream for anyone. He’s obviously got loads of people behind the scenes doing the real work
Loved this. Always baffles me in these kind of chats with Ricky how quick and insignificant the XFM period of his career was when it’s such a massive part of the cult following’s lives. Great chat 👌🏼
@@danieldowning2157that's why he doesn't mention Steve. He knows without Merchant he can only peddle lowest common denominator fluff and that his greatest achievement was predominantly the efforts of Merchant.
@@danieldowning2157 I agree mate, his best work was with Merchant. Stephen always speaks well about Ricky in interviews, but Ricky never mentions Stephen. Which is a shame as he didn't just help with the Office, Extras etc..he was co-writer, director and co-star in Extras. Even if they have fallen out, Ricky should still acknowledge Merchant's contribution... it's just weird when he acts like the office etc was all just him.
If you listen to Ricky talk about how they met, they were only work mates. I’ve had some of best time with work best mates but as soon as you split ways job wise you just grow apart.
@@imnottellingyoumyname3050 I'm not sure if I agree with that. They've written 3 series' and a movie together with varying degrees of success. And even though, almost certainly, Gervais will never top The Office - I would offer up the thought that I don't think Merchant has exactly set the world alight without Ricky. Seems disingenuous to suggest one was carried by the other.
I love Ricky but I saw a comment on a Stephen Merchant interview that said when SMerch is asked stuff about The Office, Extras etc, he always starts with "we" but when Ricky is asked, it's always "I did this/that" and ever since that comment I see it all the time
Thats because Ricky was responsible for 90% of their success. No Ricky, no Karl or no Office. Ricky wrote, produced and acted in all of his projects. Stephens just a co-writer.
@3allz No chance. Steve didn't just co-write, and you know it. He also co-directed The Office and Extras, and gave one of the best supporting comedy performances of all time on Extras. When you listen to their radio shows, it's clear that their dynamic and how they bounce off each other was where the magic was created. Since the split, neither has produced anything close to the Office or Extras.
What actually happened was - Ricky Gervais didnt know what he was doing at the radio station - asked could he hire an assistant - Stephen Merchant got the job - but after 6 months he got word that the BBC was doing a training course and during that they had the opportunity to film their own script - so he rang Ricky to see if he wanted to help him put together a script and film it - you can still get that pilot episode on youtube called "Seedy Boss" - some of the cast from the pilot ended up in the official BBC series - point is - without Stephen Merchant - there would be no "Office" - Ricky downplaying Stephens role in its creation is mean spirited....and reeks of jealousy...whats more - Gervais' writing sans Merchant is juvenile at best and very often crass and childlike....
How good is this show, it never seems to disappoint. You guys operate like an ensemble cast that's really a team of good friends. Thanks for the laughs. 🙌
Rumour is they fell out over the Brent movie. Merchant is atleast a bit more humble and always mentions them both, while Gervais doesn’t really acknowledge merchant at all
@ Yeah it’s interesting that he refers to everything as “when I wrote the office, extras etc” rather than mentioning him. Ian brought his name up but felt like Ricky brushed that away quickly.
@@paulkarafillis8166 Good Man. We can't afford to lose any more of our finest in The UK.:) It's almost 5am on the edge of S E London and Kent and time for my bed:)
Glad to see we're still getting on Ex Man United players. Ricky was an outstanding Midfielder for us. Happy to see him on, with his former teammates. Snubbing the England call up so he could let the young Lampard go was humility and shithousery from the lad. Big up Gervais.
He bloody loves football! Tell us what you love about Ricky Gervais! 👇
The pasty? Probably his modesty....
That he protects free speech
@@TheOverlap He funny of course , Gary are you doing the TH-cam comments as well, you work to hard 😆
I love that he lives laughing.
I like his little beard and think he should wear tighter trousers
😍😍😍😍😍 good morning everyone. Have a great day! 😎😎
Morning Wrighty! 🌞
Top of the morning, Wrighty. Fancy some tea?
Morning Wrighty from Perth Australia 🇦🇺
GOAT
Morning Ian! First player I saw score at my first game!
Gary's ad reads have the emotional range of a hostage reading out their kidnappers demands 😂
Oh lawd 😂😂😂
😂😂😂😂😂. Facts
😂😂 both very uncomfortable situations
I can't unsee it after reading this comment 😂😂
It's cringe
Good to finally have Ricky on, he was the most underrated member of Fergie’s class of 92, literally controlled the tempo from the middle of the pitch
He provided the comedy relief 😂
Underrated midfield general
He never played pro football
Like Pirlo but better
@@ChasingFeelz a mix of Zidane, scholes and Rodri. He really doesn't get the plaudits he should
I can't be the only one that would be fully behind seeing a new series where Ricky and Roy discuss things that wind them up 🤣
That would be brilliant, could you imagine Roy and Ricky with Karl Pilkington
The way Roy looked at Ian once the word "lateness" was uttered: "Aye, he's one of us" 👀
In
Gary: ‘is milk vegan?’
Ricky: ‘play a record…’
that was ridiculous from Gary. Massive lack of tactical awareness on the vegan thing 😆
If it’s a potato , or a nut. It’s a foodage 😂
Underrated comment
“Any United news this week Gary”
😂😂😂😂
Having a non football guest on, actually shows how good of an interviewer Roy is asking interesting, valuable and relatable questions, very refreshing episode.
you realise the stick to football is meant to be ironic 😅
Yes, and shows Gary Nevilles limitations. But his strength is to see what a great idea it is to have some like Ricky on
Those questions are prepared in advance....
We need a podcast with them two! Ricky and Roy
Dont know why. But it bugged me not finding out what team Ricky supports lol
The XFM shows with Ricky, Steve and Karl can cure depression, it’s my go to anytime I’m down or have nothing else to do
It's funny because Ricky's shows without Steve or Karl actually give people depression.
i listen to them almost every night, they are addictive
Every night
It’s mad that after all these years they’re all on TH-cam, I had them all on my iPod all them years ago downloaded as MP3’s.
The XFM show was even better than their podcast
Listen to them every night when I go to sleep, they’re unbelievable
It's refreshing that you let him just talk. No interruption. Top work.
Bunch of legends
Everyone talking about how Ricky ain’t a footballer but this has been one of the best episodes they’ve put out
Yeah but why do they have to do it on the week of the biggest game of the season
@@StiofanGöthe Surely they'll have an ep on about after. Also getting someone as Big as him is not always easy. Could be filming, doing shows, a lot of things we all with near Xmas by. But I do get ya!!
@ I know it’s not gervais that I have the problem with because I think he’s unreal, it’s just that any other week bar the week of the biggest game of the season would be fine, they could’ve put it out on international break or something
@@StiofanGöthethe biggest game of the season …. For you. You “pick a team off the tele” clowns have absolutely no sense that the football going public care about going to watch their own team, every week, more than the televised top of the table clash, over which there will already be a mountain of build up and analysis
Stop moaning
How do you know I don’t go to Liverpool games every week
Roy Keane and Ricky Gervais for an hour and a half is the stuff of dreams
You're most welcome!
They need a road trip 😂
Make it happen
@dpcp123 That would be comedy gold. Should put them in situations they would hate like Ricky does to Carl.
the only 2 worth the effort of watching, the rest pish
Never allow roy keane to miss an episode, that guy is gold
Golden player as well
Love the idea of him at a Neil Diamond show
Very rarely does a panel for a podcast have the perfect vibe and mix of personalities. this is one of them
Except 🐴
@@deletebilderberg who’s that
@muhammadeyssa23648guess
It's brilliant
Gary Neville's ability to laugh at himself always impresses me. A very ambitious man that doesn't take himself too seriously. 👍🏼
Don t think Gary is laughing at himself on purpose.
Good point.
Theres a lot to laugh at so hes had a lifetimes practice@joaorsousa25
This is Manchester Yanited 🙄😂
@@johnminett3473does it by accident does he
We need Karl Pilkington next!
Dicky Anderson is on next week
A joint appearance with Auntie Norah
Don't forget Peter the party animal
I think you mean Paul...
38:00 Nil Demand
The best overlap ever. I could watch Ricky and Roy all day
…‘It’s the Swindon lot!’
Absolute gold from Carragher. 😂😂😂👌🏻
He stole the show with that
Little sssssslugs
He’s literally the epitome of Brent, fawning for some validation off Gervais
I would of been proud of that one.
haha I must have missed that somehow - you remember where about it was?
Carra - ''with coke?''
his one liners are absolutely belting 😂
As a 64 yr old Durham lad living in the US this show is a life line. Thanks Gary and all the team for a great show!
Durham’s the same matey nowt changed
How's th3e land of the free and the home of the brave lol ? Have they learnt to properly take the piss yet ?
No time off for good behaviour?
Nobody likes a show off
@@RyanKing-h1k that’s what I hear, kinda reassuring in a way?
5 former footballers turn out to be the best entertainment interview team anywhere. The way Ricky answers … these aren’t questions he’s normally asked. Absolutely brilliant and I’m only at 28’. Well done!
Love the shout out to Josh Pugh, member of England’s sight impaired futbol team and a brilliant young comedian.
Josh is very funny
he's been asked very similar questions for years and years - if you have a listen to a number of the podcasts he's been on, the questions and the answers are all very similar
I think the environment/setting that's been created plays a huge part in this. If everyone is welcoming and comfortable, natural conversations occur instead of it being or feeling like an interview
Well 4.. 👀
@@DaHomieRoach very true
Ian Wright is such a good human being, first asks everyone how they are and shows love to all the crew ❤
Legend status ❤
Carragher gets some stick but his one liners are class "Swindon lot" 😂😂
I didn’t get that, this a football reference? I’m just here for Gervais.
@@station-7 ohh don’t you know
@@philiptaylor5990 - Ok I just looked it up. It’s an Office reference I couldn’t remember.
Where's that? Timestamp it
Don't judge it @@JamesLimb
Sometimes it feels like Gary has never been let out on his own before.
Get the guitar ...
@@goveganorgohome4451He went home to get it...
He shouldn't be let out on his own!
@@goveganorgohome4451he went home to get it
Cant believe RIcky was about to tell some Bowie stories and Gary completely misdirects the conversation
One of the funniest things Ricky has produced barely ever gets a mention. ‘The Ricky Gervais Show’ is absolutely brilliant! It’s like a conversation in a pub with the three funniest people you know, talking about anything that’s going on in the world. The interaction between Ricky, Stephen Merchant and Karl Pilkington is epic.
Main part of that wasn’t ricky, it was karl, and the funniest quips and parts were Stephen, ricky played his part but it’s an embarrassment that Ricky refused to acknowledge karl and Steve for his success in those mediums
@@ryan25067 I mean that's Ricky in a nutshell, all of the best things he has produced are actually the works of other people that he then takes all the credit for. Stephen especially is such a huge key to Rickys success.
@@ryan25067he was the vehicle for the success
Ricky has taken a lot of Karl’s material and used it in stand up. Never credits him
What a dumb comment section.
Gary is clever and subtle. He held the chat together like a good host. Any pause or awkward question and he was in so seamlessly that no one noticed,him,constantly,moving the conversation on:)
Roy and Ricky , the duo I knew I needed . But didn’t know how much.
Christ, relax
@@userJ1J123Haha I know mate, some of the comments I read on TH-cam
Very cringe. Sometimes I think it must be the producers commenting to promote the show @davidc5170
@Sweaty4l3x OK. I will.
Actually lost respect for Roy here. Ricky is a knobhead these days.
The crossover i never expected, but really appreciate.
🤝
Love it as always
Didn’t know Ricky Gervais played for Man utd
They mentioned an episode or two ago that they should get Ricky on. They delivered on that pretty much immediately
@@solarmaru49 You do now
That’s probably one of the best interviews with Ricky Gervais I’ve seen. So natural and funny all of it
Truly!
I still listen to the old XFM shows ad podcast episodes nearly everyday. I've heard them so many times, I can't get enough of Karl, Ricky, and Steve
I’m the same. So entertaining
Dont we all.
Same
Overlap and Ricky…what a time to be alive
1:04:00 carragher analysing British comedy like the evolution of the false 9 taking away proper goal scorers from the game 😂😂👌
Loved The Royle Family
the way Roy just nod in agreement to Ricky's every story instead of laughing like the others is gold
We need Ricky gervais Steve merchant and karl pilkington back together for a/series of podcasts, imagine the stories from the past 10/15 years, would be class
he never mentions them anymore. never going to happen unfortunately.
@@rickrennyoneill was there a fallout?
@@shaedacode Nothing public but it was rumored that Merchant wasn’t on board with the Brent revival and there was a fallout from there. Probably a few other reasons but Gervais never talks about them anymore and seems to not acknowledge Merchant at all when it comes to the office
Sad times
@@rickrennyoneillHe’ll mention Karl but wont mention Steve
Ian’s proper starstruck throughout this. So wholesome 😂
Roy and Ricky are the ultimate dinner guests, so to have them both on here together is just magic.
Best Podcast around and this one in particular. Ricky and Roy are priceless They could do a full show. The guys all work well together and The different personalities work brilliantly to make it so entertaining. Top marks to Gary for his insight for this. 👏👏👏
Ricky & Roy are the partnership the world never knew we needed!!
The quickest 1hr 20 that's ever passed. What a joy to listen to Ricky.
I don’t do sugar apart from sweets and chocolate.
Gary Neville, 2024. Philosopher of the century
Is Milk Vegan?
He was joking
@@Merciuh thanks Sherlock. You have unlocked every secret of the universe with your astute analysis. Well done
@@Merciuh You think?
I'm not gonna go necking sugar, straight from the sugar pot, I'm not mad...
2:02 "you've got an angry him" Roy proceeds to pull a face like he's about to say "I'll show you angry Gary" lmao
Ricky and Roy. The two best straight talkers on one podcast. Supreme. 😊
Jamie agreeing with Rickys point about false apologies 😂
😂 very good
The camera panned to Jamie at that point...
He’d do it all over again if he had the chance 🗣️💦
"Is milk vegan"? Genius from Neville
And don't lick the honey pot after use !!
He was talking about this specific milk, not generally.
@seniormandragoras5673 No, he wasn't. That's why he said "Is milk vegan". He was talking generally. My goodness. Wake up.
To be fair it makes zero sense why it is. Cows need to be milked, it's not cruel
@@WHEREYOSAFEAT LOL!
I realized that the questions everyone asks shows a real interest in every guest and their work. Amazing crew!
Keano dropped the Stay humble early 😂
Always.
Just like he did to Haaland Snr 😂
@@MobBarley00 speaking to the wrong guest about that. STEPHEN MERCHANT
One thing I find interesting these days is the difference between Ricky and Steve. When talking about the office/extras, Ricky always refers to it as “when I did that”, Steve always says “Ricky and I”. Would love for them to reunite one day with the K man for a podcast again
Agree. Ricky is top class but it would be nice to acknowledge Steve from time to time even if his contribution wasn’t as big
My thoughts exactly - actually Ricky seems to have a habit of freezing people out of his life once he’s done with them - ince, merchant, pilkington. To even slightly imply the ideas of the office can solely from him is embarrassing.
@@jpa_fasty3997lmao Merchant did all the heavy lifting for the office. Everything Gervais has done since has been pretty bad. Merchant was always the main writing talent.
@@imnottellingyoumyname3050absolutely. Gervais sitcoms tend to be " if I was in this situation, I would say this" and the crowd cheered. There is a lack of realism. His work doesn't have oversight to put his worst excesses in check, which his work with Stephen did.
I think that's why his sitcoms have been such failures. Oh wait, they've all been massive hits 😂
Love how much Carra loves the office. One of the best shows EVER.
His closing line was perfect
@@AlCasu1888so good 😂
Yeah, but Ricky acts like he invented the genre. Like Spinal Tap / Christopher Guest films never existed long before The Office.
so nice to see celebrities sitting, chatting and laughing about general things that most can relate to. Really feels wholesome. good stuff :)
“The Swindon Lot” Brilliant 😂 1:22:41
Wasn’t it. Best one liner of the episode and by Carra too!!
Little slugs, the lot of 'em. Great one liner from Carra.
I heard they dropped a bomb on Swindon...about 15 quids worth of damage
Not a comedian or anything....😅
The Office UK is in a different league to the US one
Even if you don’t get on with them, Stephen Merchant and Karl Pilkington played a massive part in his uprising.
Interesting that Steve and Karl still remain good friends.
Karl wasnt a part of anything until after the Office was a huge success
@ People also went back to the Office due to the success of XFM (mainly Karl) and Ricky Gervais Show
Didn’t know he wasn’t mates with Karl still?
Yeah absolute disrespect to both ignore them when telling the story and then gloss over their roles and continue in a different direction when directly asked about them
The first time I have seen legends of the game being fanatic over someone they consider a celebrity. Hats off to Ricky Gervais and his stellar career
05:02 I don't even watch football these days but "what's your password? 1999" made me laugh out loud. The disgust on his face 😆🤣🤣🤣😆
We want karl pilkington please
you can’t be for real. Imagine Keano having a conversation with the idiot abroad at the same table.. Keano would see right through his idiot gimmick. Wouldn’t get on with these lads defo.. wouldnt be funny it would be a car crash
We? I dont
@@user-ys7eg8ev7fbut Karl doesn’t try to be funny he just talks his mind.
Not a gimmick thars how he is @@user-ys7eg8ev7f
@user-ys7eg8ev7f its not a gimmick if you've listened to the xfm podcasts before he was famous thats just how he is haha
The vodka ad was the best Gary has done. A natural.
What an absolutely lovely episode, you guys made my whole week once again. You people make me fall in love with having a conversation. Much, much love ❤❤❤
I’ve never seen Jamie caragher smiling that much, seemed thrilled to have Ricky on, great guest!
This is my favourite interview so far. Loved every second of this
finished the podcast and wanted so much more, what an absolute legend and great storyteller ricky is!
Jamie's comedic timing is amazing. Thats the reason why this show becomes even better when Jamie is on.
Best Ricky Gervais interview he’s ever done. They’re great at interviewing this lot. All brilliant.
You have to congratulate Gary Neville he's slowly but safely building a media empire..
For a simple man it's crazy really.
Hard work beats talent.
He's worked really really really hard.
When you’re a likeable personality it’s not really hard at all, he’s just having fun with his mates really which is a dream for anyone. He’s obviously got loads of people behind the scenes doing the real work
Learning English with Ricky Gervais and Karl Pilkington is absolute comedy gold.
Back, sack and crack wax 😂😂😂😂
This has happened to you hasn’t it?
The Chinese
Tea bag alright?
Insane that he managed to not mention Stephen merchant until prompted when asked about how the office came about!
They’re not friends
yeah a bit bad that was Ricky’s sitcom shows have never been as good without him tbh
Given that the Office ONLY came about because of Steve's connections at the BBC
@@bobsmith3291 We're all mates... makeup kiss?
@@sctmcg exactly - we all know the real story
Ricky is quite deep and philosophical behind all his comedy. Could listen to him for hours.
comedians are geniuses, it takes massive brain power to be constantly funny.
Ricky Gervais is refreshingly laid back for a man with such responsibility
he muses before he answers
“A chilled out entertainer”
responsibility? for what?
@@ostrichman Resposible for some of the best, but also some of the worst, TV of the last 25 years.
@@ostrichman It's a quote from The Office.
You couldn’t ask for a better guest. This show continues to impress!
We need Karl Pilkington next
Imagine gary and Karl together 😂
Got Scholesy already.
@@steve132dIs milk Vegan Karl?
Depends what ya mean by vegan Gary, Vegan can mean alot of things.
I wouldn't like to say really.
@@steve132d sorry but if there’s 1 person I could replace on the overlap with someone else it would be Gary Neville out
How would i know which one i was @@steve132d
Loved this. Always baffles me in these kind of chats with Ricky how quick and insignificant the XFM period of his career was when it’s such a massive part of the cult following’s lives. Great chat 👌🏼
Petition for Karl Pilkington to be the next guest.
Wouldn't work as Karl refuses to "play the game" socially.
Not giving Merchant credit for the office is like how the united lot always forget sheringhams goal in 99 always Ole gets mentioned
A bit like not mentioning Mr Sidney Poitier, when talking about great actors
And Extras, Merchant is fantastic in that show.
@@Dontbeasheep33 it's more like not giving Ferguson credit for the office!
Or Rutherford not getting a look in with Genesis
Merchant kept Ricky in check with a self-deprecating basis for their humour. Ricky's ego nowadays is ridiculous.
Glad that Ian asked about Stephen Merchant, as Ricky wasn't going to mention him...
Have they had some sort of falling out or something? Ricky has never made a good film or TV show without Steve
@@danieldowning2157that's why he doesn't mention Steve. He knows without Merchant he can only peddle lowest common denominator fluff and that his greatest achievement was predominantly the efforts of Merchant.
@@danieldowning2157 I agree mate, his best work was with Merchant. Stephen always speaks well about Ricky in interviews, but Ricky never mentions Stephen. Which is a shame as he didn't just help with the Office, Extras etc..he was co-writer, director and co-star in Extras. Even if they have fallen out, Ricky should still acknowledge Merchant's contribution... it's just weird when he acts like the office etc was all just him.
If you listen to Ricky talk about how they met, they were only work mates.
I’ve had some of best time with work best mates but as soon as you split ways job wise you just grow apart.
@@imnottellingyoumyname3050 I'm not sure if I agree with that. They've written 3 series' and a movie together with varying degrees of success. And even though, almost certainly, Gervais will never top The Office - I would offer up the thought that I don't think Merchant has exactly set the world alight without Ricky. Seems disingenuous to suggest one was carried by the other.
"Swindon lot" from Carragher is top tier🤣🤣🤣
Keane laughing is mad. 😅 funny as hell, proper giggle. KEANOOO
"Is this steak vegan?"
Gary Neville 2024
Nevile: "Is milk vegan?"
Ian: "Oh, he's done you again, Ricky, he's done you again!"
Gary "what are those things in Gremlins called"
He was using his fables.
Best episode yet. Lovely to see Ricky nd Roy finally united since birth!! 👏👏👏👏👏
Roy and Ricky need there own podcast😂🤙
Their.
@@WalterWhiteJPThe spelling and grammar police, the most hated people on the internet 😂
@@bentitchener5965 Cool.
@@bentitchener5965 no need to get offended so quickly.
@@Komorebineeded Eh? Do you know the definition of offended? 🤔 Not entirely sure you do 😂
Sad really he doesn’t talk about Stephen and Karl was integral to a lot of his work
I love Ricky but I saw a comment on a Stephen Merchant interview that said when SMerch is asked stuff about The Office, Extras etc, he always starts with "we" but when Ricky is asked, it's always "I did this/that" and ever since that comment I see it all the time
Ricky said in an interview that he purposely takes the credit because he knows it grinds peoples gears.
Thats because Ricky was responsible for 90% of their success. No Ricky, no Karl or no Office. Ricky wrote, produced and acted in all of his projects. Stephens just a co-writer.
he's the guest tho.
@3allz No chance. Steve didn't just co-write, and you know it. He also co-directed The Office and Extras, and gave one of the best supporting comedy performances of all time on Extras. When you listen to their radio shows, it's clear that their dynamic and how they bounce off each other was where the magic was created. Since the split, neither has produced anything close to the Office or Extras.
What actually happened was - Ricky Gervais didnt know what he was doing at the radio station - asked could he hire an assistant - Stephen Merchant got the job - but after 6 months he got word that the BBC was doing a training course and during that they had the opportunity to film their own script - so he rang Ricky to see if he wanted to help him put together a script and film it - you can still get that pilot episode on youtube called "Seedy Boss" - some of the cast from the pilot ended up in the official BBC series - point is - without Stephen Merchant - there would be no "Office" - Ricky downplaying Stephens role in its creation is mean spirited....and reeks of jealousy...whats more - Gervais' writing sans Merchant is juvenile at best and very often crass and childlike....
@@terridempsey2493 absolutely correct. Ricky very dismissive of Steve as always
@@sosolid4u10 He wouldnt even mention him if they didnt ask him about it.
Riiiiiiight..,
Btw, your use of dashes when writing is a clear indication you are a right knob...
His writing is both "childlike" and "juvenile". 🤣🤣🤡🤡
How good is this show, it never seems to disappoint.
You guys operate like an ensemble cast that's really a team of good friends. Thanks for the laughs. 🙌
One of my favorite episode. Keano and Gervais ..... spectacular combination
55:45 Ricky do you like football? "I do! I love it now. I went off it for about 30 years! Then I watched Sunderland 'til I die". lol
Roy must be thinking: "This guy is stealing my best bits"
He thought he was going to be able to skim through without acknowledging Smerchant or Karl, until Wrighty brought them up 😂
IKR! What’s his problem?!
Oh my goodness. Keano and Gervais, my two idols in the same room. Like old pals. It's like a weird dream. Fantastic ep.
The best group ever. So happy that Ricky now loves football too.
Roy & Ricky should do an episode of Room 101 together…would probably be about 3 hours long though! 😂
tears in my eyes for most of that haha brilliant as always!
Love Ricky but it’s really interesting that he doesn’t even mention Stephen Merchant at all when they wrote most of their TV work together.
Rumour is they fell out over the Brent movie. Merchant is atleast a bit more humble and always mentions them both, while Gervais doesn’t really acknowledge merchant at all
@ Yeah it’s interesting that he refers to everything as “when I wrote the office, extras etc” rather than mentioning him. Ian brought his name up but felt like Ricky brushed that away quickly.
They have different lives and careers, Steve merchant never talks about ricky . Why does it matter ? Chill 😎
Fantastic!!
Such a great personality to throw into the mix. Thanks, fellas.
Melbourne, Australia
Hi Melbourne,
Amazing that such a collective feels exactly the same.
Did you emigrate and why, please?
@Isleofskye hi. No, just letting the guys know ow I'm watching from the other side of the world.
@@paulkarafillis8166 Good Man. We can't afford to lose any more of our finest in The UK.:)
It's almost 5am on the edge of S E London and Kent and time for my bed:)
@summan41man it's great isn't it? Trust yourself.
1:55 Roy: "gary, this is not angry. Theres more levels" 😂😂😂 guarantee that's true 😂😂😂😂
1:50 “we’re guests every week”
8:58 “I’m not a guest here” 😂
Top episode this one!
Ian Wright is somehow getting even more loveable each passing year.
National treasure
more insufferable
He's a massive try hard. It's cringe
@@BT-kc3eehow so
@@BT-kc3eehow?
THERE GOES RICKY GERVAIS, I MUST REMEMBER TO THANK HIM!
“My favorite actor of all times is Mr. Sidney Poitier” Best line ever
Roy shouting out Fr. Ted warms my Irish heart
Got to start calling Kieran Icarus after that intro by Roy and Ian 😅😂😂
Glad to see we're still getting on Ex Man United players. Ricky was an outstanding Midfielder for us. Happy to see him on, with his former teammates. Snubbing the England call up so he could let the young Lampard go was humility and shithousery from the lad. Big up Gervais.
😂😂
Better than Harry Hill or Paul Merton?
Sad that he doesn't hive Merchant credit for the office at 18:00.
I think everyone knows at this point.
Get a grip 😂
@@dootwoot What do you mean?
Never realised ricky was 63 looks great for it