Tony Johnson: Last News

Will Lancaster is a freelance writer and regular Record Sport contributor and is also a Burnley fan. He was at Blackpool on Saturday for the Clarets' trip to Bloomfield Road and was outside 'The Manchester Pub' just hours before tragedy struck when Seasiders fan Tony Johnson was injured in a mass brawl and later died. Here is Will’s take on a black day for football.

Ricky Gervais, 61, has tickled fans as he directed yet another sly swipe at James Corden, by retweeting a savage clip of himself branding The Late Late Show host a “fat p***y” in his 2020 Golden Globes monologue.The After Life star reposted a tweet containing the throwback video in view of his 15.1 million Twitter followers, after James was called out for his behaviour at restaurant Balthazar.The clip, shared by Twitter user SueTaylor_, was captioned: “@rickygervais so funny and so true #JamesCorden”In the video, Ricky could be seen addressing Hollywood’s biggest stars as he gave his opening Golden Globes speech.The outspoken comedian quipped: “The world got to see James Corden as a fat p***y.“He was also in the movie Cats, but now one saw that.”The brutal dig comes after, earlier this week, Ricky reacted to reports that James had been banned from a New York restaurant.He took to Twitter to repost a tweet from a fan poking fun at the accusations, while featuring a clip from his Netflix show After Life, where Ricky's character, Tony Johnson, mocked James.The tweet, also published by SueTaylor_, included a clip from After Life and read: “James f*****g Corden. AfterLife @rickygervais.

Ricky Gervais took a cheeky dig at James Corden after the presenter was briefly banned from an upmarket New York restaurant over his “rude” behaviourThe Gavin and Stacey star is made headlines this week after Balthazar owner Keith McNally revealed he'd barred the actor for being abusive to his staff on two occasions, dubbing him a “tiny cretin of a man.”McNally has since lifted the ban after the Cats star “profusely apologised.”READ MORE: Ricky Gervais hits back as Stewart Lee brands After Life 'worst thing ever made'The tongue-in-cheek comedian took to Twitter to share a tweet from a fan making light of the accusations but also included a clip from his Netflix show AfterLife, where Ricky's character, Tony Johnson, mocked James.In the clip, Ricky's character Tony is chatting to his colleague Kath (played by Diane Morgan) who is discussing who she would choose to attend her dream dinner party.Among those on her list is James, saying he “never stops working” and they could take part in Carpool Karaoke, leading Tony to roll his eyes and say: “F**k me!”The tweet, published by one of Ricky’s followers, included the clip and read: “James f*****g Corden. AfterLife @rickygervais.

Ricky Gervais‘ After Life, has been vandalised.The bench at Nottingham’s Arboretum was one of 25 donated to councils by Netflix and suicide prevention charity Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) in the wake of the series’ conclusion.Nottingham City Council said the vandalism over the weekend was “unacceptable and heart-breaking” [via BBC News]. Nottinghamshire Police, meanwhile, called it a “despicable act” and said it was investigating the incident.In After Life, sometimes suicidal widower Tony Johnson (Gervais) sits on a graveyard bench where he remembers his late wife.

EastEnders actress Ashley Jensen's appearance has dramatically changed since her role on the hit BBC soap over two decades ago.The Scottish star, 52, achieved fame when she co-starred with Ricky Gervais, as Maggie in BBC hit Extras.She also became known internationally when she joined the cast of the TV series Ugly Betty from 2006-2008. But before all that she portrayed Fiona Morris in EastEnders.

Ricky Gervais' loyal dog in Netflix smash After Life. And thanks to her role as Brandy, the pup who gives Ricky's character Tony Johnson a reason to live after his wife's death, Antilly's career is booming.The German Shepherd has been to Belfast to shoot scenes with Hollywood stars Chris Pine and Michelle Rodriguez for a blockbuster Dungeons And Dragons film.And she's starring in upcoming BBC drama Sherwood with David Morrissey and Robert Glenister as well as Netflix spy series Treason with Charlie Cox and Olga Kurylenko.Antilly has graced screens since she was a puppy, playing everything from Army hounds to police dogs.She's also worked with A-listers including Tom Cruise and George Clooney, who said she was the best-trained dog he'd seen.Antilly's owner Ashley Foster jokes: "They bring us over to do the serious acting."Ashley started as an animal trainer 10 years ago and worked on Batman flick The Dark Knight Rises with Antilly's parents – he was one of villain Bane's henchmen with the dogs playing attack hounds.Antilly followed in her parents' pawprints and signed with Stunt Dogs & Animals.

Trigger Point viewers have gone wild after recognising Sonya Reeves star Kerry Godliman from hit Netflix series After Life.The new ITV thriller series hit screens last month and sees Line Of Duty legend Vicky McClure take centre stage as a bomb disposal operative Lana Washington. During the latest episode, which aired on Sunday 30 January, Sonya had several interactions with Lana as they looked into evidence and forensics from a recent bomb factory raid.

Ricky Gervais revealed that people have been telling him about their losses while promoting After Life on Tuesday on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.Jimmy, 47, noted that After Life was the number one show on Netflix and Ricky, 60, during his remote appearance credited its ability to establish an emotional connection with the audience.Ricky in the Netflix series portrays newspaper writer Tony Johnson who decides to punish the world by doing and saying whatever he wants after his wife's death from breast cancer. Netflix series:Ricky Gervais revealed that people have been telling him about their losses while promoting After Life on Tuesday on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon'Likepeople would come up to me after the first season, people would come up to me on the street and say, "Oh, I lost my brother the week before.

RICKY Gervais has revealed the reason behind why some of After Life’s best-loved characters are missing from the third season. Widower and straight-talking Tony Johnson returned for After Life’s third and final chapter last Friday, but two notable individuals were nowhere to be seen. In the first few episodes, local postman Pat gave Tony an update on his failing romance with Roxy, as he struggled to come to terms with her career as a sex worker.

AFTER Life viewers were left open-mouthed after Ricky Gervais was seen looking "ripped" during an episode of the third season. The Netflix comedy-drama returned for its third and final chapter on Friday, with Ricky returning as widower Tony Johnson.  Still struggling to come to terms with his wife’s death, Tony is seen reminiscing as he watches old videos on his laptop in the second episode.

AFTER Life’s third and final season will hit Netflix later this week - and its creator Ricky Gervais has revealed that he’s been inundated with rude requests from fans.  Whether he was playing cringe-worthy boss David Brent in The Office or performing loud-mouthed stand-up comedy, Ricky has long been considered brash and polarising.  But his must-watch Netflix comedy-drama After Life has exposed his soft side, thanks to his devastatingly beautiful representation of widower Tony Johnson. As a result, it won him a whole new legion of followers - including a surprising amount of children and older adults.

HE managed to leave David Brent behind him after two series of global comedy hit The Office. But Ricky Gervais is clearly finding it harder to live life without Tony Johnson, his grief-stricken character from his Netflix comedy drama After Life.

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Ricky Gervais comedy series After Life will return for a third season, streaming giant Netflix has confirmed.

British comedian Ricky Gervais has given fans some very good news about Tony's dog Brandy in After Life.

Ricky Gervais’ Netflix show After Life returned with the second series last week and was met with an overwhelming response from the audience. The show features Ricky as widower Tony Johnson. In the show, unable to cope with the loss, Tony contemplates taking his life. However, he finally decides to live and punish the world by saying and doing whatever he likes. In addition to starring in the show, the actor has also produced and directed the show. And reacting to the fans emotional response towards the show, the 58-year-old actor has decided to come back with a third series of After Life.

The latest season of hit Ricky Gervais comedy After Life is out on Netflix.

Viewers of hit Netflix comedy After Life have been left in tears by star and writer Ricky Gervais.

Ricky Gervais says fans flock to him to tell him about dead relatives and open up about their most personal feelings following the success of his hit dark comedy After Life.

RICKY Gervais boosted his companies’ earnings by £2million last year — and handed himself a £1.5million cash windfall. The loaded comedian, 58, landed a megabucks deal for the second series of Netflix hit After Life, which airs next week.