For years, Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant, and Karl Pilkington entertained listeners with their nonsense on XFM. In 2005, they launched a podcast with The Guardian, delivering five series of absurdity over three years and over 300 million downloads by 2011. Join the famously ridiculous trio every Thursday as they discuss everything from horses in houses, paper rounds, and fat babies to Karl’s diary, poetry, Aunty Nora, man moths, hairy Chinese kids, and of course, monkey news.
The Ricky Gervais Show
Claim This Podcastby Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant, and Karl Pilkington
4.9(778 reviews)
25 episodes
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For years, Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant, and Karl Pilkington entertained listeners with their nonsense on XFM. In 2005, they launched a podcast with The Guardian, delivering five series of absurdity over three years and over 300 million downloads by 2011. Join the famously ridiculous trio every Thursday as they discuss everything from horses in houses, paper rounds, and fat babies to Karl’s diary, poetry, Aunty Nora, man moths, hairy Chinese kids, and of course, monkey news.
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Recent Episodes
May 22, 2025
S03 E06 - Me Ward
Karl Pilkington discusses Warwick Davis, a one-face man, and his kidney experience, while Ricky Gervais teaches Karl about determinism in this episode.
May 15, 2025
S03 E05 - Busy Countin'
Karl Pilkington discusses his newly published book and shares his unique perspectives on topics ranging from Shakespeare's language to bizarre medical anomalies, while Steve Merchant and Ricky Gervais provide commentary.
May 8, 2025
S03 E04 - Clippable Mat
Ricky Gervais and Steve Merchant discuss Karl Pilkington's museum visit, fly fight, new idea, diary entries, and made-up words, showcasing Karl's unique perspective.
25 total episodes available with 19 transcripts
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