Ricky Gervais speaks out about Brexit: ‘It’s like going back to the Victorian times’

Ricky Gervais has said that Britain’s decision to leave the European Union is like ‘going back to Victorian times’.

The comedian and actor, who stars in the brand new David Brent film, has said that the public’s decision to vote for Brexit is down to ‘ignorance'.

In a new interview with NME, Gervais said: “What's depressing, are the reasons behind it.

“There's obviously a fraction [of Leave voters] who are xenophobic and racist, but that's the way of the world. People blame foreigners. It's terrible.”

The 55-year-old added: “The truth is, we would've been better in. They're not going to get the Britain they want.

“They're dreaming. What do they think it's going to be? They're going to go back to the f****** Victorian times?

“They've been sold a lie, their life hasn't turned out like they thought, and they're blaming someone. And now they're gloating about it.”

The Office star continued: “I don't know what this England is that they think they've got back.

“I really don't understand it. I don't want to call them all racists, because they're probably not… but some of them are. Ignorance is the real enemy.”

Gervais attended the London premiere of his new film David Brent: Life On The Road on Wednesday night.

He performed in character with band Foregone Conclusion in Leicester Square, singing a song about his days in Slough.