Podcasts | The Economist asks: Ricky Gervais

Are there any taboos left in comedy?

In this week’s podcast our editors meet Ricky Gervais, a comedian

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ANNE MCELVOY asks Ricky Gervais, an award-winning stand-up comedian and creator of "The Office", whether there are any taboos left in comedy and if it matters when people are offended. They discuss seeing the funny side of illness, addiction, death and grief in his new comedy, “After Life”, and whether dogs might save the world. Runtime: 20 min.

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