Ricky Gervais confirms new comedy special on Netflix: 'Cancel culture is dead – I can say what I want'

"This is my most personal show so far."

Ricky Gervais

Ray Burmiston

Published: Saturday, 20 June 2026 at 11:21 am

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Netflix's longstanding relationship with Ricky Gervais will continue as the streamer lands the rights to his upcoming stand-up special, Legend.

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The show will be recorded during his global tour, which kicks off in the UK in September.

Gervais (After Life, Extras) celebrated the news of the Netflix deal characteristically, teasing a no-holds-barred set.

"This is my most personal show so far and because both cancel culture, and most people I knew growing up, are dead, I can really say what the f**k I want now," he said (via Deadline), adding: "I’m not saying how much they’re paying me this time, but I can say it’s my favourite deal so far."

Netflix has previously streamed Gervais's stand-up specials Humanity, Supernature, Armageddon and Mortality.

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The Office creator also has a new project coming to Netflix this summer: Alley Cats.

A six-part animated comedy series, it imagines the "trials and tribulations of a group of feral British cats from all walks of society, who seek companionship while ruminating on everyday life".

Gervais stars in the voice cast alongside Tom Basden, David Earl, Kerry Godliman, Diane Morgan, Jo Hartley, Andrew Brooke and Tony Way.

Alley Cats will be available to stream on Netflix 7 August.

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Minnie WrightDigital Growth and Acquisitions Lead

Minnie Wright is the digital growth and acquisitions lead of Radio Times. She has a background in TV, film, showbiz and music at a major national publication and a degree in Popular Music Journalism.

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