Gervais happy with new series despite criticism

Ricky Gervais has rejected criticism of his latest work 'Derek'.

Sat, 14 Apr, 2012 - 11:30

Ricky Gervais has rejected criticism of his latest work 'Derek'.

The 50-year-old star plays the titular character in the comedy project about a man on the fringes of society, and despite suggestions by some it is not his best work he believes their opinions do not matter.

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