Ricky goes to Edinburgh

Ricky Gervais is to reveal the secrets of The Office at this year's Edinburgh Television Festival.

He will tell industry delegates how he developed the hit BBC2 comedy.

And he will premiere a new episode from the second series, due to be screened in the autumn.

The festival coincides with the end of Edinburgh's other festivals, taking place from August 24 to 28.

Others attending include Jerry Springer, newsman Michael Buerk and Channel 4's chief executive Mark Thompson, who is delivering the keynote McTaggart speech.

Published: 24 Jul 2002