Episodes
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PART 1 of a Compilation of all of Karl Pilkington's thoughts on the paranormal, ghosts, aliens, mythical creatures, animal-human hybrids, urban myths and other weird stuff.
Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant look on in amazement as their "producer," Karl, explores the world's greatest mysteries. This compilation contains some of the most memorable moments from the trio's run on Xfm. ENJOY!
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XFM animation by Shaun James Animations (shaunj66).YouTube: https://youtube.com/@shaunj66Donate here: https://lnk.bio/shaunj66Follow: https://x.com/shaunj66This animated version of Karl's infamous "Spud Head" story will have you literally rolling on the floor with laughter, much like Ricky Gervais.Check out Shaun James' other XFM animations, follow him on X for updates on his work, and maybe even send him 50p for a job well done!YouTube: https://youtube.com/@shaunj66Donate here: https://lnk.bio/shaunj66Follow: https://x.com/shaunj66Video posted with permission of the creator.
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PART 3 of a compilation of all the best insults, tiffs, spats, arguments, and general bickering between Frenemies, Stephen "Goggle-Eyed Freak" Merchant, and Karl "Bald Manc Twat" Pilkington.As usual, Ricky Gervais stirs the pot, and laughs hysterically at his handiwork as Steve and Karl go at each other's looks and perceived character defects. Ricky will often prompt Karl to consider Steve's physical appearance, which inevitably leads Karl on an unintentionally hilarious tangent. Steve tends to pick on Karl for his laziness and antisocial behavior.This is a no-holds-barred compilation. Not for the faint of heart!
CHAPTERS:
Nick Cave, sensitivity, privilege, money, Cuba, Cornwall, unique characters, elderly woman (0:00)
Quest for REM song mentioning Mulholland Drive, Radiohead's "Bones," regional work habits, power of love songs (12:36)
Banter about illness and sick days, need for rest and vacation, ease of office jobs, missed meeting opportunity, aging and looks, debate over Rockbusters segment (18:37)
Karl expresses frustration with overwork, debate over living in London vs. Manchester, and challenges of censorship (28:16)
Banter about show names, Billy Bragg's album, happiness philosophy, friendship nuances, and physical attributes (36:24)
Chaotic day, DVD signing, work etiquette, missed opportunities, personal boundaries, lending money, encounter with prostitute (47:05)
Steve's appearance, public perception, teasing among friends, being recognized by the public, celebrity, capturing essence in photographs (52:38)
Bantering about DJ skills, forced fun, and party perspectives, we debate the efficacy of rounding things up (58:23)
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PART 2 of a compilation of all the best insults, tiffs, spats, arguments, and general bickering between Frenemies, Stephen "Goggle-Eyed Freak" Merchant, and Karl "Bald Manc Twat" Pilkington.As usual, Ricky Gervais stirs the pot, and laughs hysterically at his handiwork as Steve and Karl go at each other's looks and perceived character defects. Ricky will often prompt Karl to consider Steve's physical appearance, which inevitably leads Karl on an unintentionally hilarious tangent. Steve tends to pick on Karl for his laziness and antisocial behavior.This is a no-holds-barred compilation. Not for the faint of heart!
CHAPTERS:
Embarrassing posters, Karl's reluctance, quirky music challenge, personal anecdotes, and the theme of looks vs. abilities (0:00)
Quiz team dynamics, changes in lineup, loyalty and recognition, Karl's frustrations towards Steve, playful mockery, secretive advantage, monkey news (6:50)
Banter about a pub quiz, failed music game, competitive spirit, and tax implications of winning prizes (10:52)
Banter about music, illness, and stress in London, with a running joke about predictable stories and cheeky emails (16:52)
Twix tease leads to heated discussion on missed opportunities, selfishness, and accountability in professional communication (27:55)
Face transplants, relationships, self-awareness, awards, spontaneity vs. meticulousness, and past accolades (36:29)
Reflection on lack of recognition at Sony Awards, considering quitting radio show, humorous debate about incentivizing Karl with money (43:58)
Banter about appearances leads to debates on work ethic, joy in football, professionalism, and frugality in dating (57:17)
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PART 1 of a compilation of all the best insults, tiffs, spats, arguments, and general bickering between Frenemies, Stephen "Goggle-Eyed Freak" Merchant, and Karl "Bald Manc Twat" Pilkington.As usual, Ricky Gervais stirs the pot, and laughs hysterically at his handiwork as Steve and Karl go at each other's looks and perceived character defects. Ricky will often prompt Karl to consider Steve's physical appearance, which inevitably leads Karl on an unintentionally hilarious tangent. Steve tends to pick on Karl for his laziness and antisocial behavior.This is a no-holds-barred compilation. Not for the faint of heart!
CHAPTERS:
Emotional impact of seeing a homeless couple, relationships, photo shoot for XFM's X-Ray magazine, White Stripes' cover of "Jolene," and listener song requests (0:00)
Tragedy and beauty of life, age confusion, impact of others' emotions, camaraderie, complexities of actors' personalities, appreciation for "Galveston" by Jimmy Webb (5:09)
Banter over cagoule, Karl's head shape, and BAFTA Awards leads to fashion dilemma and cheeky jokes (15:21)
Banter about advice from girlfriends, Ian Camfield's rock show, personal appearances in music, and missing out on Bruce Springsteen tickets (25:48)
Betrayal, amusing encounter, turnover of pets, prank with post-it notes, geek shaming, and Doctor Who magazine (37:42)
Fan appreciation, friendship boundaries, honest critique, roasting, romance, condoms as gifts, absentee co-host, camaraderie and insult among friends (45:26)
Pub quiz team dynamics, roles and contributions, weaknesses in natural history and science, need for strategic recruit, balancing fun and competition (55:17)
Personal space and privacy in public restrooms, childhood experiences shaping perceptions, and potential benefits of designated restrooms for different groups (1:00:15)
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XFM animation by Shaun James Animations (shaunj66).
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@shaunj66
Donate here: https://lnk.bio/shaunj66
Follow: https://x.com/shaunj66
In this beautifully animated edition of KARL IN A FILM, Shaun James brings Karl's imagination to life. In KARL IN A FILM, Karl Pilkington inserts himself into seminal films, and this week's classic film is the critically acclaimed, Kes. Karl comedically weaves his own voice into this memorable Kes scene to great comedic effect. Using the audio amalgam created by Karl, Shaun James skillfully builds an alternate animated universe in which little Karl Pilkington stars in Kes.
Check out Shaun James' other XFM animations, follow him on X for updates on his work, and maybe even send him 50p for a job well done!
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@shaunj66
Donate here: https://lnk.bio/shaunj66
Follow: https://x.com/shaunj66
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XFM animation created by Michael Leighton: @MichaelLeightonsKarlyPilkboys on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelLeightonsKarlyPilkboys
In this very special animated edition of MONKEY NEWS, Michael Leighton brings a classic bit of MONKEY NEWS to life with his vivid animation. Karl Pilkington explains to Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant how the well-known phrase, "Monkey Business," came about. Karl spins a tale so preposterous that Ricky and Steve are utterly dumbfounded. Michael Leighton carefully constructs the hilarious world as imagined by the bald, round-headed buffoon, Karl Pilkington.
Check out Michael's other hilarious animations on his Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelLeightonsKarlyPilkboys
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A compilation of Stephen Merchant's greatest stories and anecdotes from The Ricky Gervais Show on XFM. Ricky Gervais and Karl Pilkington cherish these beautiful narratives based on Steve's weird life, and peculiar upbringing in the West Country. ENJOY!
The idea for this compilation came from @xfm_community (on X, formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/xfm_community.
Last year XFM in the Community did STEVE'S STORIES CHAMPIONSHIP 2023 to determine which Steve Story fans like the most. Check out the results here: https://x.com/xfm_community/status/1698279912971411493?s=20 -
A Compilation of Ricky Gervais' groundbreaking film review feature in which he only reviews the very best films, and invariably gives each film a rave review. Stephen Merchant and Karl Pilkington are absolutely enthralled by Ricky Gervais' riveting film critiques. Ricky demonstrates his encyclopedic knowledge of each film, as he painstakingly evaluates the coherence of the plot, richness of character development, and aptitude of the directors. ENJOY!
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PART 2 of a compilation of The Re-Education of Karl, and related bits, where Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant teach their bald round-headed lackey, Karl Pilkington, about various interesting topics. Ricky usually gives Karl some homework to do in the week on a historical figure, and Karl describes on air what he's learned from his reading and other 'educational' assignments.
Part 2 consists of the core 're-education' portions in which Karl demonstrates what he's gleaned from his weekly studies. ENJOY!
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Karl Pilkington studies Winston Churchill's life, highlighting his difficult childhood, political foresight, leadership during WWII, and lasting impact (0:00)
Humorous correction of Churchill's reading ability, animal characteristics, gender fluidity, interesting facts, and moral lessons from a fable (9:18)
Nature's fables offer unexpected lessons on human nature, prompting playful debate and reflection on a life well-lived (17:07)
Nature's fables and famous quotes are explored, highlighting philosophical ideas and the destructive nature of fame (27:04)
Easter's true meaning, health and hypochondria, music selection, book of quotes, and humor on serious topics (37:19)
Nick Cave's "Into My Arms" lyrics, listener emails, sports banter, and Karl's unconventional take on happiness quotes (46:07)
Compromises in relationships, caring for pets, emotional responses to suffering, and controversial views on physical features (51:52)
Exploring the origins and meanings of sayings, including "beware of Greeks bearing gifts" and "don't teach your granny to suck eggs" (1:03:35) -
PART 1 of a compilation of The Re-Education of Karl, and related bits, where Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant teach their bald round-headed lackey, Karl Pilkington, about various interesting topics. Ricky usually gives Karl some homework to do in the week on a historical figure, and Karl describes on air what he's learned from his reading and other 'educational' assignments. Part 1 begins with Karl telling us about his childhood schooling, and goes into his long lost GCSE results, which Ricky and Steve helpfully looked up for him. It then proceeds into the core 're-education' portions in which Karl demonstrates what he's gleaned from his weekly studies. ENJOY!
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During The Ricky Gervais Show's run on XFM in the early 2000s, Karl Pilkington rarely laughed, even while saying some of the most ridiculous things imaginable. But every so often, Karl would laugh, whether because he realized his own absurdity, or Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant had said something so hilarious that he simply couldn't contain himself. In these precious moments, Karl's laughter really is infectious. Enjoy!
CHAPTERS:
Meeting girlfriend, graffiti at train station, social history of alcohol, pigs, childhood memory of playing drums (0:00)
Whimsical journey through biographical snippets, leisure activities, peculiar anecdotes, career worries, and creative process of selecting quotes (9:02)
Fish legs, leaving lights on, blind person living alone, magic lamp, genie in denim, playful discussion (20:45)
Quirky quest for armband, human hand's design, nudism, humor in hospitals, and personal anecdote about aunt (27:22)
Debate on repeating challenging endeavors, dark origins of "money for old rope," comical haircut mishap, and chaotic circus performance (38:58)
Mark Height's cover album, puzzling clues, Karl Pilkington's absence, and the unique blend of humor and music trivia on the XFM show (51:18)
Selling furniture, radio tuning, Monkey News, and laughter highlight the unpredictable and hilarious nature of RSK conversations (54:06)
A man discovers a leech in his nose, with cryptic clues and humor, exploring human curiosity and life's surprises (1:02:49)
Nature's unexpected risks and importance of caution around livestock, illustrated through a comical encounter with cows during a rural walk (1:09:28)
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PART 2 of a compilation of WHITE VAN KARL, one of the most memorable features of The Ricky Gervais Show's run on XFM in the early 2000s. Stephen Merchant and Ricky Gervais ask their "producer," Karl Pilkington, the questions that the Sun asks someone else in their White Van Man section, where a member of the public is asked their opinions on the week’s big political and social hot potatoes. Essentially, the Sun's White Van Man provides the "average Joe" perspective on the week’s big stories. Similarly, WHITE VAN KARL provides an avenue to explore Karl's unique perspective on political issues and current events. Some of the greatest moments on the XFM show; e.g., MAN MOTH, HORSE IN THE HOUSE, etc., came out of this feature. ENJOY!
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PART 1 of a compilation of WHITE VAN KARL, one of the most memorable features of The Ricky Gervais Show's run on XFM in the early 2000s. Stephen Merchant and Ricky Gervais ask their "producer," Karl Pilkington, the questions that the Sun asks someone else in their White Van Man section, where a member of the public is asked their opinions on the week’s big political and social hot potatoes. Essentially, the Sun's White Van Man provides the "average Joe" perspective on the week’s big stories. Similarly, WHITE VAN KARL provides an avenue to explore Karl's unique perspective on political issues and current events. Some of the greatest moments on the XFM show; e.g., MAN MOTH, HORSE IN THE HOUSE, etc., came out of this feature. ENJOY!
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A compilation of the short-lived THAT'S RICKYDICULOUS! feature from The Ricky Gervais Show on XFM. Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant do some research, and present Karl Pilkington with a few "facts," at least one of which is spurious. Karl has to separate fact from fiction, and once he's identified the falsehood, he proclaims: "That's Rickydiculous!"
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This is a compilation of all the comments from, and discussion about #1 FAN, Richard Anderson, who had a love-hate relationship with The Ricky Gervais Show during its run on XFM London (2001-2005). Every so often, Stephen Merchant would read out the latest witty, incisive email from Richard Anderson, aka Randers, Dickers, Dickster, Dickmeister General, Big Dick, The Dick Machine, among other nicknames. He was always able to see right through the antics, and call Ricky, Steve & Karl out on their appalling broadcasts.
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PART 3 of a compilation of all knob-related discussions on the XFM Ricky Gervais Show. Including the acclaimed, KNOB NEWS, the phallic feature in which Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant, and Karl Pilkington opine on the day's biggest penile headlines. Also included are TESTICLE TIME, other knobbly bits, and, so as not to be sexist... FANNY FACTS! ENJOY!
CHAPTERS:
G-A-Y (0:00)
Alright, Paulo? (1:26)
This fella who's a woman (3:45)
There's something about Miriam (8:18)
Terry Wogan (8:54)
Oh, hello Paulo! (9:27)
It's human nature, to have a quick glance (10:15)
Czech family says they've got a rabbit with 3 knobs (12:30)
Doctor took fella's tackle off by mistake (13:34)
Brazilian man with ear ache did, in fact, have an accidental vasectomy (15:50)
Pierced penis man off the hook (16:46)
Knob-body has been that lucky before (16:54)
Kid born without a knob (17:09)
Luckily another baby's born with 2 knobs in the same hospital (18:08)
EDUCATING RICKY Introduction (20:27)
Went to bed and bandaged his nob with vinegar and brown paper (21:35)
Karl fell asleep in the bath because there was no light bulb (22:58)
Karl's drying his tackle and what have you (23:57)
You know how nudists do me head in? (25:06)
Nude bike ride in Hyde Park (30:40)
What side do you wear your member? (32:46)
I'm sat here with my jeans on, I don't know where I am (34:01)
Sir, do you mind telling me where your cock is so I can avoid it? (36:20)
I don't know where it is now, could be the left, could be the right (36:24)
WHERE IS KARL'S KNOB? (36:42)
KNOB NEWS Introduction (38:08)
Man grows knob on his arm (38:37)
Man gets doctors to make him a second knob (38:43)
Turkish prisoners made hole in cell wall to produce third inmate (38:48)
Doctors accidentally remove man's testicles (38:55)
Steve recaps "Man gets doctors to make him second penis" (40:31)
Steve recaps "Man grows penis on his arm" (41:26)
Have we got any FANNY FACTS? (44:33)
Ricky shows Karl his knob, and Karl couldn't help having a sly look (44:54)
KNOB NEWS (46:32)
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PART 2 of a compilation of all knob-related discussions on the XFM Ricky Gervais Show. Including the acclaimed, KNOB NEWS, the phallic feature in which RIcky Gervais, Stephen Merchant, and Karl Pilkington opine on the day's biggest penile headlines. Also included are TESTICLE TIME, other knobbly bits, and, so as not to be sexist... FANNY FACTS! ENJOY!
CHAPTERS:
Cock Soup (0:00)
Bondage Shops (0:43)
Cock Soup Continued (2:27)
Little lad who was a fella and a woman (3:21)
Do they construct one, or do they whack on a dead one? (9:21)
Woman cut off her husband's penis (10:18)
French bloke cut his knob off (11:05)
As we're having so much fun with penises (11:43)
Russian selling Hitler's mummified penis (11:50)
Metal device on your bits so you don't get excited (15:02)
Suzanne accuses Karl of being a bit gay (16:30)
Naked Rambler (17:53)
Piece in the Daily Mirror about nudists (19:10)
A thing in Bizarre Magazine about Nude Airline (20:40)
Nudists play volleyball a lot (22:00)
Karl's mate's tackle going left to right, being battered all over the place (22:30)
After Radiohead, more cock! (24:55)
Recapping previous week's KNOB NEWS (25:00)
Oooohhh, he nearly had me eye out, KNOB NEWS! (25:50)
Woman finds cooked penis in canteen stew (25:57)
Knob food-related puns (26:58)
Lad not happy with what the Lord popped downstairs for him (28:12)
Came out smaller than he went in with (28:51)
In Ancient Greece it was better to shag a bloke than a woman (30:28)
Emperor Nero used to get pretty boy men to nibble his testicles (30:54)
Pilkington, just pop under the water and nibble my testicles (31:53)
You'd have gnawed his packet off! (32:52)
Man's Body: An Owner's Manual (33:32)
Smallest ever functioning penis under 3/4 inch when erect (34:11)
Would Karl nibble Emperor Nero's micro-penis? (35:20)
KNOB NEWS EXTRA! (36:23)
Blood is what engorges the erectile tissue (36:48)
Telegraph are listening today (38:46)
No knickers and that (40:35)
Karl's Peeping Tom Confession (42:00)
Karl exposes himself to the woman across the way (42:50)
I'm exposing myself while looking at some free fanny! (44:13)
Steve complains about toilet attendants (45:05)
KNOB NEWS: Little Russian fella electrocutes his knob (47:43)
What, a knob-ectomy? (48:45)
Man has knob grafted on his arm (49:17)
Hitchhiking with a knob instead of a thumb (50:35)
If I've lost my knob, just whack a pair of tits on me (50:43)
But why not just put it where it should be straight away? (50:51)
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PART 1 of a compilation of all knob-related discussions on the XFM Ricky Gervais Show. Including the acclaimed, KNOB NEWS, the phallic feature in which RIcky Gervais, Stephen Merchant, and Karl Pilkington opine on the day's biggest penile headlines. Also included are TESTICLE TIME, other knobbly bits, and, so as not to be sexist... FANNY FACTS! ENJOY!
CHAPTERS:
Only one bird has a penis (0:00)
How does the Jolly Green Giant have a sneaky tug? (9:29)
Jonathan Ross walks down the corridor with his penis out (10:33)
Pigs have corkscrew shaped penises (12:02)
Would you suck out the poison? (12:59)
Is the tip included? (16:02)
Most gay men aren't looking at your knob (19:11)
He's got a knob and a couple of testicles that he does not want (23:17)
Eddie Izzard (31:38)
Robin Ince has got a little thumb like a little knob (32:49)
t.A.T.u. (34:57)
Karl Pilkington has a quick glance at male strippers' knobs (38:01)
Dicky Bird (39:54)
Ricky ponders "Control Alt Deleting" Karl via his knob (41:37)
Graham Norton just approaching from behind (42:52)
Karl, you better press the KNOB, to start the record, SPUNK (43:23)
Karl Pilkington on Same-Sex Marriage (43:32)
I haven't seen a woman I fancy yet, I'll try a bit of knob (45:02)
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Part 2 of a Compilation of ALL of Ricky Gervais' funniest impressions, comedic characters, voices, and accents from The Ricky Gervais Show on XFM. His sidekicks, Stephen Merchant and Karl Pilkington, are dumbfounded by the fact that their best friend, Ricky "The Pasty" Gervais, is a world-class impressionist. ENJOY!
CHAPTERS:
Comedy Characters (0:00)
Karl (7:09)
Chris Martin (7:41)
Karl's Dad; and Hairdresser (9:11)
t.A.T.u (12:36)
German and Spanish (14:34)
Doctor (17:17)
Charlie Says; Pilkington Avenue Locals (18:53)
Ross or Norris McWhirter (22:52)
Builder (24:11)
French and German (26:52)
Comedy CHaracters, and Derek (27:58)
Karl (31:22)
Karl (33:15)
Emperor Nero (33:52)
Karl (36:28)
Ross or Norris McWhirter (38:23)
Jamaican (40:48)
Karl (41:32)
Bruce Forsyth (44:50)
Ian Camfield, and Karl (46:04)
Karl (46:47)
Ross or Norris McWhirter (50:53)
Ronnie Corbett (52:44) - Show more
