Reading comedian Ricky Gervais has commented on Jeremy Clarkson during a chat with James May.
The Whitley-born comedian is known for his iconic role as David Brent in The Office, which was filmed in Slough, as well as several comedy films over the years.
He is also popular across the globe thanks to his collaborations with Stephen Merchant and Karl Pilkington, including An Idiot Abroad.
Mr Gervais announced last year he had become one of the co-owners at Dutch Barn, a North Yorkshire distillery which solely uses homegrown products.
In his latest post on social media site X, the 64-year-old said: "To celebrate the long-awaited return to common sense and reason, why not treat yourself to some Dutch Barn Vodka?
"It also helps donkeys. And they never hurt anyone."
Former Top Gear and The Grand Tour host James May, who has his own gin brand James Gin, saw the post and responded: "I love donkeys, but one of them bit me on the arm when I was eight years old, and it hurt like a b*****d.
"But you do you. James Gin."
Maybe it was hungry. Clarkson actually punched someone in the face when he was peckish😂
Ricky Vodka.— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) November 11, 2025
Mr Gervais saw the chance to land a cheeky dig at Mr May's former co-star, Mr Clarkson, and replied: "Maybe it was hungry.
"Clarkson actually punched someone in the face when he was peckish. Ricky Vodka."
The Office star was making reference to the 2015 incident, in which Mr Clarkson punched Top Gear producer Oisin Tymon.
This happened as the producer was reportedly unable to provide hot food to Mr Clarkson, which led to the 65-year-old being fired from the BBC.
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