Gervais: I was not told off at Golden Globes

Ricky Gervais has defended delivering a string of harsh put-downs while hosting the Golden Globes.

Gervais: I was not told off at Golden Globes
Tue, 18 Jan, 2011 - 13:49

Ricky Gervais has defended delivering a string of harsh put-downs while hosting the Golden Globes.

'The Office' star has been criticised for making near-the-knuckle jokes at the expense of shocked Hollywood A-listers.

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