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Ricky Gervais to Guest on U&Gold’s ‘Magical Sitcom Tour’ From Joe Wilkinson and David Earl, Set for 2026

The part-travelogue revisits classic series through location tours with re-enactments plus behind-the-scenes stories.

Overview

  • Gervais appears in the episode themed on The Office and performs David Brent’s song “Freelove Freeway.”
  • The series follows Wilkinson and Earl as they plan themed day trips built around classics such as The Office, Porridge and Fawlty Towers.
  • Episodes take in filming locations, re-enact favourite moments, and gather insider tales from cast, crew and special guests.
  • Executive producer Peter Holmes describes the programme as a passion project that suits the hosts’ deep affection for sitcoms.
  • Wilkinson says he refused a fee due to his lifelong obsession with the genre, while Earl’s past work with Gervais includes After Life and Cemetery Junction.