I just wanna grab two great big handfuls of Ricky's belly here, shake it about and say 'wibble, wobble, wibble, wobble, fat man'. I bet he would love that too.
i agree mate....i cannot believe that this guy cut it just before the punchline.....as that was the reason for the whole fucking scene.....it just goes to show that people love to listen to the ranting, but miss the fucking point completely............fuckin bananas
@TheMeta1 with out the punchline its not a comedic sence but a scene telling the truth on the media industry of todays culture i think that was the real point of this scene not the joke at the end
@809Ollie no dude, you missed my point ....i know its not a joke like punchline....but it underpins the entire scene, with the very hypocrisy that gervais is talking about, allowing the concept to take full circle in the audiences eyes, basically saying that although we can all see the hypocrisy we still go out and take part in it.
@TheMeta1 this is a vaild point but i think the scene stands better without the joke. i think the joke overshadows the statement. but it works ether way i guess
@809Ollie i see what you are saying but it takes the scene toward the next level of hypocrisy, which is first the rant on the sofa...(which i think we have all done at one time or another) onto someone agreeing with us, and then walking straight out the door to buy a copy of heat magazine.....i find that if someone is putting this scene on, they should do the whole thing that was all.....some people on here seem to have taken exception to that and started swearing at me, oh well, they r dumb
@TheMeta1 I agree, the point is that sometimes things fly in one ear and out the other and how her appetite for fame is so strong that not even the speech by Andy made any sense to her. The girl and everyone else in that house is a prime example of what Andy was talking about and to have the last bit where the girl says, "just give me five minutes, there's paparazzi outside, let me put on a bikini" just prooves what he(Andy) just said. All-in-all still an awesome scene.
@TheMeta1 what is fucking wrong with you? It's not the reason for the scene, it's in there so you don't forget that it's a comedy, yeah. But it's a genuinely warm human moment and you aren't supposed to be pissing yourself laughing at it, that's why Gervais & Merchant are unbelievably good writers, you penis
@jaryd12345 no dude, you missed my point ....i know its not a joke like punchline....but it underpins the entire scene, with the very hypocrisy that gervais is talking about, allowing the concept to take full circle in the audiences eyes, basically saying that although we can all see the hypocrisy we still go out and take part in it.. so it you who have missed my point ...Penis!
@TheMeta1 It's not the WHOLE point of the scene though. It still works without that part, it still shows the character development, I'm sorry I missed your oh so clever point, perhaps if you want to see the whole scene you should shell out for the dvd, you cunt.
got the dvd however, the fact that you think it is a joke, even after i have explained that i do not see it as a garden variety joke) just a concept, relating to the hypocrisy of all people involved, this balances the scene, and although a message is sent in the main part of it, it is not complete without the reference to experiencing the hypocrisy first hand, as apposed to/or as well as, having a rant on the sofa. please stop calling people names ... it makes you look stupid
@jaryd12345 in fact, do you even know what the girl says to him after this video cuts in the full version.....if you did you would see that i was right....now go watch it and engage your brain before trying to be clever....
this speech, oddly enough, is what made me stop reading gossip rags, and watching shows that out people down and it's beautiful and i love what Ricky said.
@GINARRY4LIFE I've started to do that in recent months. I look at a magazine and think 'what's the point' or 'who cares' really? The bit he says about Lindsay Lohan especially just sums up most (but not all) magazine gossip. Hurray for summing it up Ricky!
brilliant the only thing that struck me as odd on the third viewing, was why was merchant,barry and robbie watching big brother from inside carphone wearhouse, apart from that its great
LOOOOOL absolute, brilliance. Fookin genius sir. I agree with one of the comments down there. It'd be good to see Ricky do something serious. A bit like how Robin Williams uses his diversity.
It seemed as if Ricky/Andy was speaking from the heart and was given the perfect opportunity to speak his peace! Right on Ricky/Andy!! Damn shame the show is over!!!!!!
that's funny...on the american version there are loads of american pop culture references, so you're right, they must have had two different versions of several lines.
Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant - take a bow. Wonderful piece of writing, terrific acting too, not only from Ricky but also Ashley Jensen. This clip should be showed world wide to people who consider applying to go on these awful reality shows.
well maybe your right but then hell never hear your opinion behind his millions of pounds and his successful career and millions of fans still your probably right......
The actor is Ricky Gervais, and he has done two very popular shows called "Extras" and "The Office" (not the USA version). He has also done a few stand-up tours.
Try googling him to find some more clips and find out more about his work - a lot of people, myself included, find him hilarious
This scene was amazing, incredibly emotional and funny at the same time. I think it made a real statement about our popular culture, but not that many people clicked on.
Can anyone put the UK version of the xmas special on here please??? You know its the American one because he references Ryan Seacrests and E channel... i think in the UK one he says Graham Norton and E4?
Not only one of the funniest men on the planet but probably the most underrated actor as well. Look at what he did with David Brent and with this scene. Genius. Hats off to you, Ricky!
best thing they ever done....ok maybe not as many belly laughs as the office but i love this show....and this christmas special said it all about celebrity and fame.
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Ricky Gervais loves all the media attention though. He's "one of them" now. I'm still trying to decide whether that speech makes him a hypocrite. I think it might, you know.
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Discard my last comment. There isn't any maybe about it; Ricky IS a hypocrite. He sold out his Office roots long ago. You agree with me too, that's why you're so aggressive. Truth hurts, eh?
wow, now THAT is a true modern day genius, and no i'm not being sarcastic, Ricky really is. only he and steve merchant could have come up with such an awesome ending
its shows like big brother that are making this world spiral downwards... its seriously not doing this world any good... its a global cotastrofy just as bad as scientology or religious wars.
sure it doesnt SEEM as bad, but who knows how this kind of publicity can progress.
Ricky Gervais knows how to ACT... this was perfectly scripted, perfectly timed and masterfully delivered in a more affective and emotive manner than I thought was possible in a sitcom... amazing
Ricky Gervais knows how to ACT... this was perfectly scripted, perfectly timed and masterfully delivered in a more affective and emotive manner than I thought was possible in a sitcom... amazing
this was one of the most brilliant, moving scenes i have watched of ANY show. honestly, it was such an amzing preformance. I watched it with my dad and we were both in tears. It couldnt have been better written. well done ricky and stephen!
Great monologue, so Ricky Gervais CAN act (even though in a small range of characters), this touched me (the brilliant bastards also pulled it off in the Office Christmas special). It shows their freshness and ability to relativize both the industry they're in. Self-deprecation is a healthy quality. I was moved to tears as well (02:20, first second is just the sound of hid voice breaking and then the image with tears and all). Thanks a bunch
Watched this on Xmas day. Amazing, so much comedy, then right at the end, a serious, well delivered speech that got my hairs standing on my neck. What a way to finish the Extras series.
I saw this when it went out on the BBC and I think this is a slightly altered version for the US. The Ryan Seacrest reference wasn't in it, nor was E! channel, I can't remember what the alternative was but I think it was UK specific.
"The Victorian freakshow never went away. Now it's called Big Brother, or American Idol where in the preliminary rounds we wheel out the bewildered to be sniggered at by multi-millionaires." Outstanding!! Great job Ricky.
this was an amazing moment. so many home truths in his speech. i loved it and it was very moving too. this is a class piece of television and the best bit of TV by far on UK tv this year.
Ricky's acting shocks and amazes me. The end scene was brilliant whilst Ashley is so perfectly cast as Maggie ...it bought a lump to my throat. Hope they are both awarded for this scene....stunning.
I can just hear all those actors and musicians who participated in this series sitting on the edge of their armchairs and saying..."Nice One".....especially Kate Winslett who played the nun.
Now when anyone hears the term 'reality tv' they think of trollop like Big Brother, which shows 'reality' through fame-seeking losers seeking attention and pre-determined tasks trying to spark a reaction. Shape up.
Networks: Please listen to the man! We aren't all mindless idiots who want exploitation tv. You've managed to totally stain the name of reality television in a few short years. Reality television used to be about serious documentaries, which explored culture or events that weren't provoked by producers.
"E - channels Greatest cesarean's" Brilliant clip! At last, Gervais holds up a mirror at the view and dare's to ask the question... Reality T.V. is dead, choose another channel!
I had really started to go off gervais recently, having seen fame live and noticed him popping up on various mediocre productions, i was beginning to worry that he had begun to become the stereotype he professes to detest. However I honestly think that this scene is the best television of 2007.
I just wanna grab two great big handfuls of Ricky's belly here, shake it about and say 'wibble, wobble, wibble, wobble, fat man'. I bet he would love that too.
Play a record.
Raskolnikov32 3 weeks ago
Shit gets better every time I watch it
729Drew 1 month ago
So fucking beautiful and powerfully relevant.
LukeGriffths121 2 months ago
All Ricky says here is still powerfull, interesting and true....
..But it's still the Stephen Merchant bit that makes me laugh out loud!
NPA1001 3 months ago in playlist Comedy
It sucks that they changed the dialogue for HBO. He said X Factor, not American Idol.
Pwells1 3 months ago
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ricky you fat fuck,stop doing charity for fucking africa, and help your own out for once. fucking gutless social marxist cunt
Soundgarden8497 4 months ago
@Soundgarden8497 lmao, what?
sbishopMTL 3 months ago
pause at 2:38 awww :-(
mariasheridan85 11 months ago
....and that is why Ricky Gervais is completely justified in all those things he said at the Emmy Awards.
DodgerRiley 1 year ago 5
besides a powerfull message, it is wrapped in a brilliant performance... amazing how gervais puts so much emotion in the speech...
faniscas10 1 year ago
that was spell bounding
bringdbeatback 1 year ago
The woman with the curls on the couth who's looking at the television, she's such an good actress!!
DanceAddictt 1 year ago
tears on this looks more real than they do in invention of lying, how he tries not to cry and chokes on his words
ozzevans 1 year ago
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stirfrypep 1 year ago
Genius
stirfrypep 1 year ago
"fuck you the makers of this show"
"fuck you for watching this at home,sham on you"
people that encourage reality tv shows need shooting
angus1878 2 years ago
you ignorant yank, you cut out the last joke
robo1998able 2 years ago
i agree mate....i cannot believe that this guy cut it just before the punchline.....as that was the reason for the whole fucking scene.....it just goes to show that people love to listen to the ranting, but miss the fucking point completely............fuckin bananas
TheMeta1 2 years ago
@TheMeta1 with out the punchline its not a comedic sence but a scene telling the truth on the media industry of todays culture i think that was the real point of this scene not the joke at the end
809Ollie 1 year ago
@809Ollie no dude, you missed my point ....i know its not a joke like punchline....but it underpins the entire scene, with the very hypocrisy that gervais is talking about, allowing the concept to take full circle in the audiences eyes, basically saying that although we can all see the hypocrisy we still go out and take part in it.
TheMeta1 1 year ago
@TheMeta1 this is a vaild point but i think the scene stands better without the joke. i think the joke overshadows the statement. but it works ether way i guess
809Ollie 1 year ago
@809Ollie i see what you are saying but it takes the scene toward the next level of hypocrisy, which is first the rant on the sofa...(which i think we have all done at one time or another) onto someone agreeing with us, and then walking straight out the door to buy a copy of heat magazine.....i find that if someone is putting this scene on, they should do the whole thing that was all.....some people on here seem to have taken exception to that and started swearing at me, oh well, they r dumb
TheMeta1 1 year ago
@TheMeta1 yea this is youtube what do u expect lol
809Ollie 1 year ago
@TheMeta1 I agree, the point is that sometimes things fly in one ear and out the other and how her appetite for fame is so strong that not even the speech by Andy made any sense to her. The girl and everyone else in that house is a prime example of what Andy was talking about and to have the last bit where the girl says, "just give me five minutes, there's paparazzi outside, let me put on a bikini" just prooves what he(Andy) just said. All-in-all still an awesome scene.
goldfya 1 year ago
@TheMeta1 what is fucking wrong with you? It's not the reason for the scene, it's in there so you don't forget that it's a comedy, yeah. But it's a genuinely warm human moment and you aren't supposed to be pissing yourself laughing at it, that's why Gervais & Merchant are unbelievably good writers, you penis
jaryd12345 1 year ago
@jaryd12345 no dude, you missed my point ....i know its not a joke like punchline....but it underpins the entire scene, with the very hypocrisy that gervais is talking about, allowing the concept to take full circle in the audiences eyes, basically saying that although we can all see the hypocrisy we still go out and take part in it.. so it you who have missed my point ...Penis!
TheMeta1 1 year ago
@TheMeta1 It's not the WHOLE point of the scene though. It still works without that part, it still shows the character development, I'm sorry I missed your oh so clever point, perhaps if you want to see the whole scene you should shell out for the dvd, you cunt.
jaryd12345 1 year ago
got the dvd however, the fact that you think it is a joke, even after i have explained that i do not see it as a garden variety joke) just a concept, relating to the hypocrisy of all people involved, this balances the scene, and although a message is sent in the main part of it, it is not complete without the reference to experiencing the hypocrisy first hand, as apposed to/or as well as, having a rant on the sofa. please stop calling people names ... it makes you look stupid
TheMeta1 1 year ago
@jaryd12345 in fact, do you even know what the girl says to him after this video cuts in the full version.....if you did you would see that i was right....now go watch it and engage your brain before trying to be clever....
TheMeta1 1 year ago
Couldnt be arsed to read it all but has anyone noticed this has been edited for the American audience?
hardcorecordock 2 years ago
that girl is so fittt
bertiemycat 2 years ago
.. and fook you, for watching this YouTube clip. it's your fault!
SplendidImaginings 2 years ago 2
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merchant's joke made the whole scene worthwhile...you're right ricky, but don't get too sentimental on us.
waynefoolx 2 years ago
Agreed.
FranBMan 2 years ago
nah the whole scene was great...SM's line was real funny...but Maggie laffing was the high point
JoeyPencils 2 years ago 2
this speech, oddly enough, is what made me stop reading gossip rags, and watching shows that out people down and it's beautiful and i love what Ricky said.
GINARRY4LIFE 2 years ago 44
@GINARRY4LIFE I've started to do that in recent months. I look at a magazine and think 'what's the point' or 'who cares' really? The bit he says about Lindsay Lohan especially just sums up most (but not all) magazine gossip. Hurray for summing it up Ricky!
glareosnail 1 year ago
@GINARRY4LIFE so it took this to make you stop? you never thought for yourself before this?
vincentpricesnephew 3 months ago
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this was too cheesy
WKaliberr 2 years ago
I've seen his standup and I love the Office both UK and US versions...i've never seen Extras, is it supposed to be like Big Brother?
729Drew 2 years ago
No no (: This is just a scene from Extras, where he is in Big Brother.
The real Extras is hilarious!!
angrfn 2 years ago 4
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They make such a great couple !
she should be with him.
in real life I mean.
ermistan 3 years ago
could not have been said better.
DaSpaghettiMan 3 years ago 4
damn, it cut just before the bit where she says, 'um let me just put a bikini on there will be photographers outside
jonmholland 3 years ago 26
cus its to show how pathetic there lives have become thats why its completly hillarious
roastie4 3 years ago 7
brilliant the only thing that struck me as odd on the third viewing, was why was merchant,barry and robbie watching big brother from inside carphone wearhouse, apart from that its great
666rocko 3 years ago
24 hour carphone warehouse, obviously!
Borbuster 2 years ago
LOOOOOL absolute, brilliance. Fookin genius sir. I agree with one of the comments down there. It'd be good to see Ricky do something serious. A bit like how Robin Williams uses his diversity.
Clivepom 3 years ago
hahahaha!! ricky is funny as hell!
kazzzyali 3 years ago
Sooo good! Comedy to pathos in a few seconds..Class!
Waitingforriki 3 years ago 2
aww thts mint! if you watch it the second time you take it in proper
XXdouble007XX 3 years ago
it's quite moving if you think about it
tellymadman 3 years ago 3
I'd love to see him in a serious heavy movie, just to see him flexing his dramatic talents...
amazingdany 3 years ago 4
i cryed to b onest...im a 11 year kid....probly the sene eva
boobsaloobs 3 years ago
such great acting
carson1482 3 years ago
yes it is u fucking dickhead, its a sarcy comment from ricky. its gold.
tomlakelovescake 3 years ago
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rickey is a gayboy because he like bums and winkeys
luvdilla1999 3 years ago
oh fuck u fuck u twelve fuckin times
boobsaloobs 3 years ago
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why 12 times i thaught ud have said 11 coz u r 11 ricky is a nob he likes bumholes and willys
luvdilla1999 3 years ago
idiot
brianv00 3 years ago
idiot
brianv00 3 years ago
It seemed as if Ricky/Andy was speaking from the heart and was given the perfect opportunity to speak his peace! Right on Ricky/Andy!! Damn shame the show is over!!!!!!
firedupsag 3 years ago
This does make me well up a little bit...
Excellent acting.
Sedition1917 3 years ago 6
this is so, so, so true.
Stipeman 3 years ago 3
lol this musst be the american version because on the english he says x factor not american idol and ruby wax not ryan secrest
iamjohn89 3 years ago 2
that's funny...on the american version there are loads of american pop culture references, so you're right, they must have had two different versions of several lines.
phizzy56 3 years ago
your right- this couldnt have been said better. its so true and terribly sad of society today. well done ricky gervais for saying it as it is.
atvmidlands uk
ATVmidlands5581 3 years ago 2
love the bit at the end, where he simply says ok...comedy gold, love it
tomlakelovescake 3 years ago
how is that comedy gold its not suppose to be funny wtf?
luvdilla1999 3 years ago
idiot
brianv00 3 years ago
man..this guy is a comic genius..he makes the best finales the one for the office was also amazing RICKY GERVAIS!!!
narof22 3 years ago
What is barry about to say to darren at the end? "I don't think he..."
Circuitboardsoul 3 years ago 2
hahahahahaha
such a mong
smorris999 3 years ago
"I don't think he means you."
Hyperion004 3 years ago 2
he was going to say "i dont think he was talking about you" lol.
CrazyTrain57 3 years ago 2
gervais tagged this in ihs blog
proflonghair07 3 years ago
The best television moment EVER!!!!!
damienx777 3 years ago
This is amazing Televison and Gervais is brilliant and its so true. Rock the fuk on!
scottyguitar123 3 years ago
Do you think when he says "f*ck you" to the audience, he's talking to the real audience? Hm...
ironscentedwind 3 years ago
Yeah this is really good writing. Gervais and Merchant are really talented.
I hope they make a new series.
chrillec 3 years ago
one of the best monologues since shakespeare dropped some fuckin' knowledge on this shit.
TehPantheon 3 years ago
Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant - take a bow. Wonderful piece of writing, terrific acting too, not only from Ricky but also Ashley Jensen. This clip should be showed world wide to people who consider applying to go on these awful reality shows.
gcfcjohn 3 years ago 6
Woah!!!! shit, i thought he wasn't such a good actor! that was fucking splendid!
adamskiyo 3 years ago 3
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he's crap
jimmyknewstub2 3 years ago
well maybe your right but then hell never hear your opinion behind his millions of pounds and his successful career and millions of fans still your probably right......
orangeambience 3 years ago
lol well ricky just linked this video in his blog so I think he might've read it
But he also will have read all the positive feedback on how awesome a monologue that was
well done ricky! you're fucking brilliant
TheScorpion1989 3 years ago
oh well
he most likely wont care
orangeambience 3 years ago
Where is Andy is he on big brother?
funkymonkey11179 3 years ago
The actor is Ricky Gervais, and he has done two very popular shows called "Extras" and "The Office" (not the USA version). He has also done a few stand-up tours.
Try googling him to find some more clips and find out more about his work - a lot of people, myself included, find him hilarious
dddeeefffONgmail 3 years ago 3
yeah, in the christmas special he goes into the big brother house
0mgrh0 3 years ago 3
one of the best moments of modern british comedy
GalacticPenguin 3 years ago 8
The man is a genius....one of the greats of comedy....very moving scene and articulates what most of us think...and not forgetting Stephen Merchant
atticvs53 3 years ago 7
All the time I watch that I feel like crying.
saturn1returns 3 years ago 4
american idol thing so fucking true
1234doawee 3 years ago 4
Liked The Office....Adored Extras....but was never a massive Ricky Gervias fan, until this moment.
This speech hit home hard and is as true now as it will ever be. One of the finest pieces of writing and acting ive seen in a long while.
I gained so much respect for him whilst this speech was being shown and my family sat in front of the TV mouths open. He was awesome :)
BboyFiZiX 3 years ago 4
Good acting? No, Brilliant acting. I thought occured; the last episode of the office (the american version) should be something like this.
baillou2 3 years ago 2
Deniro would be proud.
evergrim 3 years ago 2
"Love me or I'll kill myself!" "Well, go kill yourself then."
Best line EVER.
Ravenya03 3 years ago
he's also a pretty good actor when he's being serious
danjosimo3000 3 years ago 6
This scene was amazing, incredibly emotional and funny at the same time. I think it made a real statement about our popular culture, but not that many people clicked on.
danjosimo3000 3 years ago 5
Can anyone put the UK version of the xmas special on here please??? You know its the American one because he references Ryan Seacrests and E channel... i think in the UK one he says Graham Norton and E4?
Flaxxseed 3 years ago 2
that was a great scene. im suprised that big brother program let themselves get ridaculed like that. but its good.
seanmac101 3 years ago 4
When I saw this I got all teary eyed, beautiful.
spamspaz 3 years ago 4
Brilliant and so true
4degirl 3 years ago 2
Not only one of the funniest men on the planet but probably the most underrated actor as well. Look at what he did with David Brent and with this scene. Genius. Hats off to you, Ricky!
TadRapidly 3 years ago 4
Spot on Ted, spot on!
iamatwat 3 years ago
it's TAD. Tad Rapidly. At your Service!
TadRapidly 3 years ago
Nice one Tod! Top Shelf Comment!
Oztrigger4 3 years ago
What's all this commotion about this Tid fellow? I hear he's a top notch boy.
Insanoblan 3 years ago
Grrrrrrrr! :-)
TadRapidly 3 years ago
Tud, you are absolutley right mate!
BigDan777 3 years ago
best thing they ever done....ok maybe not as many belly laughs as the office but i love this show....and this christmas special said it all about celebrity and fame.
DMEB 3 years ago
kill yourself then.....brilliant....
ruccito 3 years ago
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Ricky Gervais loves all the media attention though. He's "one of them" now. I'm still trying to decide whether that speech makes him a hypocrite. I think it might, you know.
GrossbergerXXX 3 years ago
Fuck you. That was a brilliant monologue. I was surprised how talented the big G is.
robbie132435 3 years ago
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Discard my last comment. There isn't any maybe about it; Ricky IS a hypocrite. He sold out his Office roots long ago. You agree with me too, that's why you're so aggressive. Truth hurts, eh?
GrossbergerXXX 3 years ago
It's supposed to be ironic. He hasn't sold out, if anything, he was mocking the way he came to fame. Surely that is obvious?
robbie132435 3 years ago 2
Indeed.Listen again.He castigates himself most harshly of all."And fuck me as well,I'm the worst of all."That's what makes the speech so powerful.
blackwhimsy 3 years ago 2
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he sais fuck me coz he wants sex
luvdilla1999 3 years ago
wow, now THAT is a true modern day genius, and no i'm not being sarcastic, Ricky really is. only he and steve merchant could have come up with such an awesome ending
47020151 3 years ago 2
brilliant, true, emotional! Ricky is god!
Englandan82 3 years ago 2
love this rant!! so apt
joanieloub 3 years ago
this makes me cry everytime I watch it.
SQAguidelines 3 years ago
its shows like big brother that are making this world spiral downwards... its seriously not doing this world any good... its a global cotastrofy just as bad as scientology or religious wars.
sure it doesnt SEEM as bad, but who knows how this kind of publicity can progress.
bibby5000 3 years ago 3
One of the best endings I can think of.
dyad44 3 years ago 4
so true
beckielittler 3 years ago
yeat another masterpiece from gervais and merchant
reservoirdog666 3 years ago 2
Everyone here seems to have said it really...perfection.
torque333 3 years ago 2
Ricky Gervais knows how to ACT... this was perfectly scripted, perfectly timed and masterfully delivered in a more affective and emotive manner than I thought was possible in a sitcom... amazing
hilbilly87 3 years ago 2
classic
joanieloub 3 years ago
Ricky Gervais knows how to ACT... this was perfectly scripted, perfectly timed and masterfully delivered in a more affective and emotive manner than I thought was possible in a sitcom... amazing
hilbilly87 3 years ago 2
this was one of the most brilliant, moving scenes i have watched of ANY show. honestly, it was such an amzing preformance. I watched it with my dad and we were both in tears. It couldnt have been better written. well done ricky and stephen!
whatupdawwg 3 years ago 5
Extras, the only sit-com that made me cry.
Giovanni2 3 years ago
Same. such a wonderful piece of work
whatupdawwg 3 years ago 2
Ahhh you cut out the best bit, when she says:
"Hang on a sec let me get my bikini they'll be millions of cameras out there"
blindwombat 3 years ago
Does anyone know where to but this episode in Region 2? Because It's not included in the dvd series.
Rorton08 3 years ago
Ricky Gervais... is there anything this man can't do?
EhteshaamTheProudMus 3 years ago
i watched this with my mom and dad and my dad an i both had tears in our eyes lol
deathguy25 3 years ago
Simply brilliant, it made me cry.
AlwynHamilton 3 years ago
i honestly dont think ive ever seen such realistic acting thats why its so moving cos its so real, its awesome ricky is a leg end
ollyg85 3 years ago 3
Amazing, as many have already said...my favourite TV moment of all time.
Brilliantly written, brilliantly acted.
Just genius.
DanRat88 3 years ago 3
It's about time this was said.
Fuck celebrity culture and anyone who follows it.
Mysterious0Bob 3 years ago
Great monologue, so Ricky Gervais CAN act (even though in a small range of characters), this touched me (the brilliant bastards also pulled it off in the Office Christmas special). It shows their freshness and ability to relativize both the industry they're in. Self-deprecation is a healthy quality. I was moved to tears as well (02:20, first second is just the sound of hid voice breaking and then the image with tears and all). Thanks a bunch
infinite8888 3 years ago 6
Hilarious!
DameEdithDivine 3 years ago
This speech brought tears to my eyes because of its honesty.
evergrim 3 years ago 4
Same here. I had never cried watching a comedy.
comedyandicecream 3 years ago 4
Watched this on Xmas day. Amazing, so much comedy, then right at the end, a serious, well delivered speech that got my hairs standing on my neck. What a way to finish the Extras series.
clarkeyMVP11 4 years ago 6
Simply the best piece of TV that Ricky and Stephen have produced so far. Brilliant.
Eggmandu 4 years ago 2
forget best piece of TV that ricky and stephen have produced, it's the best piece of tv that anyone has produced.
too bad the very end of the scene was cut where the blond bimbo says "wait, there's paparazzi outside, let me go fetch my bikini"
khaladin 3 years ago
wonderful. my all time favourite tv moment. beautiful acting and writins.
cragstermacc 4 years ago 4
One of the greatest shows ever made!
Englandan82 4 years ago 3
I saw this when it went out on the BBC and I think this is a slightly altered version for the US. The Ryan Seacrest reference wasn't in it, nor was E! channel, I can't remember what the alternative was but I think it was UK specific.
williamtomas 4 years ago
Crack! Homerun!
The depth of acting by Ricky Gervais (Andy) and Ashley Jensen (Maggie) in this scene is just incredible.
This even tops the ending of The Office Xmas special.
Can't wait to see what Gervais and Merchant give us next.
browndog1980 4 years ago 4
I hope you win the Golden Globe tonight Ricky!
requiemx43 4 years ago 2
Thank the lord for Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant - Most moving moment of 2007.
therouze 4 years ago
this speech should be called 'the celebrity speech'
MKkintaro 4 years ago
"The Victorian freakshow never went away. Now it's called Big Brother, or American Idol where in the preliminary rounds we wheel out the bewildered to be sniggered at by multi-millionaires." Outstanding!! Great job Ricky.
bgb6490 4 years ago 4
Dope! Thanks for posting it.
lodownmc 4 years ago
great acting from both, genuine emotion from ricky there!
kdoctor 4 years ago 3
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Can I just say, poor editing. Missed the Feckin puchline mate.
bobinabox46 4 years ago
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ricky gervais is so incredibly fat
youtuuube45 4 years ago
that was a stupid comment and i bet that you have never looked up what "incredible" really means.
romber58 3 years ago 2
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I am legend. You are dog. ricky gervais is fat..!! And you are a fukin nob. idiotic foolish gay I will destroy your family.
youtuuube45 3 years ago
You are are a legend...lol,more like a leg end.
romber58 3 years ago
AKA...a foot.
GazzaGusta 3 years ago
this was an amazing moment. so many home truths in his speech. i loved it and it was very moving too. this is a class piece of television and the best bit of TV by far on UK tv this year.
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ATVmidlands5581 4 years ago 3
Ricky's acting shocks and amazes me. The end scene was brilliant whilst Ashley is so perfectly cast as Maggie ...it bought a lump to my throat. Hope they are both awarded for this scene....stunning.
foseagull 4 years ago
I can just hear all those actors and musicians who participated in this series sitting on the edge of their armchairs and saying..."Nice One".....especially Kate Winslett who played the nun.
bibarlsingh 4 years ago
Now when anyone hears the term 'reality tv' they think of trollop like Big Brother, which shows 'reality' through fame-seeking losers seeking attention and pre-determined tasks trying to spark a reaction. Shape up.
Well done Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant.
phataw 4 years ago
Absolutely outstanding writing and acting.
Networks: Please listen to the man! We aren't all mindless idiots who want exploitation tv. You've managed to totally stain the name of reality television in a few short years. Reality television used to be about serious documentaries, which explored culture or events that weren't provoked by producers.
phataw 4 years ago
"E - channels Greatest cesarean's" Brilliant clip! At last, Gervais holds up a mirror at the view and dare's to ask the question... Reality T.V. is dead, choose another channel!
Bobjones4 4 years ago 3
THE best acting I`ve seen! He and Ashley wipe the floor with all of those RADA hams!
futilityroom 4 years ago
Ricky Gervais, Perfect writing, perfect acting, inspired concept and brilliantly honest. Not only comic timing Ehh Ricky.
hollowedhead 4 years ago
what a sppech and you werent alone chrisbhackett! Spot on Ricky!
iamatwat 4 years ago
I knew he was funny,
hows that for acting?
chrisbhackett 4 years ago
I had really started to go off gervais recently, having seen fame live and noticed him popping up on various mediocre productions, i was beginning to worry that he had begun to become the stereotype he professes to detest. However I honestly think that this scene is the best television of 2007.
tomscarr 4 years ago 4
you`re right, at the end of the year a little piece of television perfection,call me a wuss, i nearly blubbed.
chrisbhackett 4 years ago