But Ricky, 45, shouldn’t feel too glum about Sacha’s talent - he’s won two Golden Globes, six Baftas and one Emmy.

He is also set to make his big screen debut later this week in Ben Stiller’s Night At The Museum.

"I wasn’t certain it was the right thing to do but the more I said no, the more the money went up," Ricky said.

Ricky buys £2.5m mansion - Oct 10, 2020
It’s a far cry from Slough... Ricky Gervais has splashed out more than £2.5 million on a mansion in north London.  The four-bed, three-bathroom house is slap bang in the middle of the celebrity heartlands, according to The Sun.

In fact Ricky’s good mate Jonathan Ross is just a step away - and the pair are embracing the trappings of their luxury lifestyle.  Ricky said: "It’s near Jonathan’s. I’ve got a pool planned and he’s got a miniature golf course - so we’re both well sorted."

A source told the newspaper: "Ricky has been living right in the heart of London’s West End for years. He wanted to get a place which is a little more secluded and not so hectic."

Now the star of The Office and Extras can enjoy underfloor heating, walnut floors, multiple balconies and a spacious garden.  He’ll live there with TV producer Jane Fallon, his long-time girlfriend.

It’s a hard life being a comedy superstar.

Second series - Aug 05
Extra Extras are on the cards for hot comic actor Ricky Gervais. The BBC is to commission a second series of the hit comedy series, Extras, which is written by Gervais and in which he stars as hapless bit-part actor Andy Milman. In a double celebration, Gervais is to be honoured with a star on the newly announced London Walk of Fame in Covent Garden.
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Valiant Premiere - Mar 05
Ricky Gervais stepped out at the London premiere of animated movie Valiant, which took place at the Odeon Leicester Square. Also in attendance were Ewan McGregor, Gail Porter and Harry Potter’s Emma Watson.
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No extra Law - Mar 05
Jude Law has backed out of Ricky Gervais’ new TV project, Extras. Jude cited work commitments as the reason behind him pulling out of the long awaited follow up to Ricky’s hit series The Office, however we have to wonder if the comedian took the p**s one too many times. The first pictures of the series have been printed by press and show Ricky dressed as a bobby on the beat. He will play Andy Millman, an unlucky bit part actor desperate for fame.

Defrauding Ricky - Mar 05
The court case of a group of people who attempted to defraud TV star Ricky Gervais is set to begin. Kenneth Speight, Sharonjeet Snobber and three courier company employees face charges after they were discovered forging Ricky’s passport and siphoning money from his account. They had plotted to buy gold bullion worth around £350,000 with Ricky’s cash but, luckily, were caught in the act and arrested after taking £196,000 from the account. Reportedly the ruse fell apart when a gang member impersonated Ricky during a phone call to a bullion dealer who also happened to be a huge fan of The Office.

No 1 for Ricky - August 04
Ricky Gervais has denied rumours of a move to Radio 1.