Ricky Gervais Defends His New Show Against Claims of Mocking Disabilities - TIME

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[**Ricky Gervais Defends His New Show Against Claims of Mocking **Disabilities****][3]
**TIME**
BBC News reports that Gervais is being criticized for his portrayal of the title role; some say the portrayal makes light of people with mental **disabilities**. Gervais has spoken up denying that his character has a **disability**, defending the show (which **...**
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