OFFICE ERROR SHOULDN’T STOP HATRICK CHANCE FOR OFFICE STAR - FOSTER

Bath’s MP Don Foster has tabled a motion in the House of Commons urging MPs to support two-time BAFTA winner Ricky Gervais’ rightful inclusion on this year’s list of BAFTA nominees, after a BBC’s clerical error led to Gervais’ omission.

Comenting, Foster said:

“While it’s a far cry from my own Bath office, Ricky Gervais’ superb series has done a huge amount to reveal the bittersweet intricacies of office politics.

“With The Office and the incomparable David Brent, Gervais has continued the excellent British tradition of creating great original comedies to reach heights worthy of Monty Python.”

“A lost memo shouldn’t deny Gervais his BAFTA comedy hatrick.”

ENDS

Notes to Editors

1. Don Foster MP has today tabled an Early Day Motion in the House of Commons. It reads:

That this house laments the BBC’s clerical error that left Ricky Gervais without a nomination for this year’s BAFTA Awards; praises Gervais for creating and starring in the wonderful sitcom that is The Office; acknowledges the place Gervais holds in the unique tradition of great British comedians; requests that the BBC ensures Gervais receives the recognition his achievements deserve; and urges BAFTA’s TV Committee to accept a late nomination for Gervais in these exceptional circumstances.

This article published: 16/01/2024

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