Gervais bemoans uber-political correctness

Ricky Gervais has complained that the past six months has seen political correctness in Britain reach new levels.

The comedian admitted that since the Jonathan Ross and Russell Brand scandal on Radio 2, the public have been too willing to complain about the slightest offending remark.

"For years and years people have said that in Britain political correctness has gone mad, and I've always said, 'B****cks, no it hasn't!' he told Heat.

"But in the last six months, I've begun to think maybe they've got a point. When I hear about the things people are getting in trouble for saying on the radio or on TV, I think, 'Listen to our podcasts!' We say outrageous things."

Gervais went on to claim that he would refuse to tone down a sketch if it were deemed unsuitable to be broadcast.

"I wouldn't change a word," he added. "I'd say, 'Stand by us, or you don't work with us on this any more.' I'd just shake their hand and say goodbye."

Gervais recently caused controversy by claiming that England was a country "full of losers".