Xfm Series 1

This is the first series of Xfm shows featuring Ricky Gervais, Steve Merchant, and, of course, Karl Pilkington. Ricky and Steve had previous series on Xfm, but they did not feature Karl. The earliest found recording from this series is from 10 Nov 2001, but comment made in that show indicate that there had already been a few shows.

10 November 2001

Fly and Dope: Ricky and Steve start the show with a hi-5.

Ricky's Film Review - The Jungle Book: Ricky continues to review the latest films with 'The Jungle Book' (1968). He gives it 9 out of 10. Song for the Lovers: The Smiths - Last Night I Dreamt Somebody Loved Me

Lonely Steve: Steve gets jealous when he overhears a tramp talking about his girlfriend. But things become more embittered when Steve asks about Karl's relationship and Karl gets defensive.

Schindler's Lifts: Ricky is impressed with the noise the microphone spring makes, while photographers for X-Ray magazine take pictures in the studio. Steve sets a competition for tickets for The Fall at Kentish Town Forum tonight. Steve wonders if Schindler's Lifts has anything to do with Oscar Schindler.

Christian O'Connell Breakfast Show Ad: ...Ben Elton appeared to have overdowsed on the arsehole tablets that morning.

Polaroids: Ricky, Steve and Karl look at the photographer's test snaps and are forced to contemplate the reality of their looks. Ricky confesses he was mistaken for Johnny Vegas earlier. Ricky then wonders if Armitage Shanks should be investigated by the Monopoly and Mergers Commission.

Criticizing Steve: Ricky says he likes U2. Steve finishes The Fall tickets competition. Steve says Noel Edmonds is utterly doomed, while Ricky thinks he's going to make a big comeback... Ricky then wonders why the show has gone so bad. Steve says it's because him and Karl keep having a go at him., but Ricky says that he and Karl are simply trying to improve him.

I Love The First Hour: Ricky and Steve further lament the decline of the show since it began all those minutes ago. Hip-hop Hooray: Ice Cube - Today Was a Good Day

Saturday Night Steve: Steve gets excited about later, when he will be drinking weak lager at home and will probably masterbate twice before going to bed alone.

17 November 2001

Stephen talks about Mystic Meg, which bird has a penis leading onto a "cock" discussion, did you see that film last night, Gaylords Say No?, Children in Need, Ricky reviews Rain Man and Ricky asks Karl's views on The White Stripes version of "Jolene".

12 January 2002

aka 'Early Years Episode 1'

19 January 2002

aka 'Early Years Episode 2'

26 January 2002

aka 'Early Years Episode 3'

09 February 2002

aka 'Early Years Episode 4'

16 February 2002

aka 'Early Years Episode 5'

23 February 2002

aka 'Early Years Episode 6'

02 March 2002

aka 'Early Years Episode 7'

09 March 2002

aka 'Early Years Episode 8'

16 March 2002

aka 'Early Years Episode 9'

23 March 2002

aka 'Early Years Episode 10'

30 March 2002

aka 'Early Years Episode 11'

27 April 2002

aka 'Early Years Episode 12'