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Derek Pilot Takes Off
29th March 2012
The Bafta screening of Derek took place on Tuesday and has generated several reviews, the most important one being from the Pilkipedia Forum's own ThisTricycle who describes his experience here. Baldy Boyd Hilton of Heat magazine tweeted "Great response at Bafta screening to Ricky Gervais's Derek" and Chortle and The Radio Times have both given positive if tentative reviews. The pilot airs on Channel 4 next month.
Join our forum to discuss Derek and more.
Derek Coming To Channel 4 In April
23rd March 2012
Those of you anxious to see Karl in his first acting role need not wait much longer, the 30 minute comedy drama will air on Channel Four this April. On March 27th BAFTA will be holding a screening and Q&A with Ricky Gervais, unfortunately tickets are no longer available. There had been rumors of Channel Four turning down Gervais' latest series, however they were recently quoted as saying, "Channel Four is very excited to be working with Ricky Gervais on this new project and it's wrong to say we have rejected a series. The pilot will be on TV in April and then there'll be further discussions about the potential for a full series."
He's Only Gone And Written It Down The FFFFFF
9th March 2012
It has been announced that Karl will be releasing a follow up to 2010's An Idiot Abroad: The Travel Diaries of Karl Pilkington. The book is set for an autumn 2012 release and will document Karl's various 'bucket list' adventures. It was recently announced that pre-production has already begun on An Idiot Abroad 3:The Short Way Round, which will likely see a 2013 release.
The first travel diary, published by Canongate Books, was officially reviewed by Pilkipedia.
Are you excited for Mr Dilkington's Fifth book? Tell us on our forum.
Were You A Tall Baby?
7th March 2012
Stephen Merchant has donated a picture of himself at Five months old to Bristols Southmead Hospital. This photo will be part of Southmead's "Thousand Smiles" initiative created by the hospitals Shine Together charity. The plan is to create a two meter wide mosaic of babies born in Southmead's maternity unit. Not only will Smerch be a part of the mosaic, Steve's Dad and sister have also donated photos of themselves as babies.
Check out our forum for more Ricky, Steve and Karl.
It Figures.
23rd February 2012
Hey you! Yeah, YOU. Would you like to own your very own Ricky, Steve and Karl action figures?! You would?!? Well, you can't. They don't exist. BUT, you can take a look at these fantastic mock-ups created by the Pilkipedia forum's own MMatt. There's Ricky here, Karl here and Steve here. You can check out the discussion in the forum thread.
Until these are actually released on to the market, please continue to recreate the Xfm shows using buckets with faces drawn on, as usual.
A Bit Of Weird Art
9th February 2012
Our talented forum members have been showing their artistic side recently by contributing to The Pilkipedia Community Art Project. Each member was allocated a specific section of this photo and a blank area in which to recreate it. Twenty-five forum members took part in this task, resulting in a fantastic collage of the K-man. See the full-size version here.
Our forum members are constantly coming up with fun ways to contribute to the Pilki-verse, so why not sign up and join in?
Fusing Flashdance with MC Hammer COUNTS
28th January 2012
David Brent's famous dance from The Office episode 'Charity' has made an unlikely appearance in an advert for the new Nike Fuelband. The incredibly brief clip can be seen at around 0:41 on this recently released video on Nike's official YouTube channel. This advert was alright, not as good as his first one though.
Slag it off on our forum here.
No Good Forum
24th January 2012
Ricky has taken to Twitter and his blog in recent days to share his thoughts and criticisms of fan forums that seem to exist only to denounce him and his recent work. Though he did not specify which of the numerous online encyclopaedias and communities based around Karl Pilkington, Stephen Merchant and Ricky Gervais he had an issue with, we here at Pilkipedia whole-heartedly agree with his stance and hope you will join us in the continued celebration of their work.
Why not leave some of your demented ramblings on the Pilkipedia Forum
Golden Globes 3
13th January 2012
The Golden Globes are this Sunday and our Ricky is hosting for the third consecutive year. Much has been said in the build up with Ricky promising that this will be his most controversial and combustible turn yet. Are you looking forward to watching the ceremony and seeing Ricky give the delicate egos of Hollywood a bruising? Or are you a bit fed up of the hype, the talk and Ricky giving out awards instead of winning them?
You can look back at the news, stories and opinions that made 2011 on the Pilkipedia Forum
Thanks for your support!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
1st January 2012
We at Pilkipedia would like to wish all our readers a happy new year and a prosperous 2012. The site's been running for nearly six years and we've followed all the ups and downs of Ricky, Steve and Karl along with you. Here's hoping the next 12 months brings more hours of fun from our favourite threesome.
You can look back at the news, stories and opinions that made 2011 on the Pilkipedia Forum
Thanks for your support!
Best Performance By A Human Male
11th December 2011
Pilkipedia would like to congratulate Stephen Merchant on winning Best Performance By A Human Male at the 2011 Spike TV Video Game Awards. He starred as Wheatley in the hit video game Portal 2. This role is considered amongst many gamers and industry experts to be one of the best performances in video game history. Steve spent approximately 16 hours recording for this part, with most of the dialogue being ad-libbed.
Congratulate Steve on his win over on our forum
Steve: Best Human Male?
4th December 2011
Steve has been nominated in the intriguingly named Best Performance by a human male category in the Spike TV Video Game Awards for his turn as robotic naïf Wheatley in the smash hit game Portal 2. You can let the good people at Spike know that Steve has your support by voting at this link.
The awards take place on the 10th December, we are unaware if Steve will be attending the ceremony but it will be televised live on Spike if you've got a spare two hours and little else to do. It's right after the '1000 Ways to Die' marathon.
Discuss it on the forum here
Stay green. Stay in the woods. Stay safe.
25th November 2011
The nice folks over at the Rainforest Foundation UK have some signed Pilkington goods up for grabs. The
highest bidder will receive series one of An Idiot Abroad and the accompanying travel diary, both
signed by the K-man himself. All the money raised by the donation will go to helping rainforest communities to protect rainforests from deforestation. The auction will end Sunday the 27th of November at around 10am, so get
bidding NOW!
Place your bid here
Hello Daveys!
22nd November 2011
Our good friends at Dave (The home of witty banter) have recorded an exclusive podcast with Comedy Love-God Stephen "Steve" Merchant, in which they discuss his history in stand-up, meeting Ricky and his romantic endeavours. You can find the interview on iTunes here or listen to it on the Dave website here
Steve on his looks: "I once went in a barbers and took a picture of Christian Slater and asked 'can I have a haircut like that' not realising that the problem was that I looked nothing like Christian Slater"
The Canucket List
19th November 2011
An Idiot Abroad will make it's return to Canada tonight as the second series begins on the Discovery Channel. American Pilki fans will still have to wait until the 21st of January 2012 for the new series. Although the second series has now finished in the UK, it looks like we might be getting more K-man sooner than we thought. Ricky stated on his blog that he "Spent the day with Karl working on a new project".
What do you think the new project will be? An Idiot Abroad christmas special? The TV show with Warwick? More podcasts? Let us know on our forum.
Gold3n Glob3s
17th November 2011
So after annoying half of Tinsel Town and the Hollywood Foreign Press Association swearing he would never win a Golden Globe again, Ricky has been announced as the host of the Golden Globes award ceremony for the third year running. The show will be broadcast live on NBC who clearly decided that ratings for the three hour backslapping marathon were more important than the fragile egos of millionaires and superstars. Are you looking forward to Ricky lampooning Hollywood once again or do you think it will merely be an exercise in how much he can shock?
Let us know on the forum
BBC2. 9.30pm. Tonight.
10th November 2011
It has been over six years since Ricky and Steve delivered us a brand new sitcom, but tonight will see the debut of Life's Too Short on BBC2 at 9.30pm. In case you've been living in a cave, the show follows the life of Warwick Davis, an actor and talent agent, who is struggling with a huge tax bill, messy divorce and faltering career. It's a mockumentary that apes the trashy celebrity-focused 'reality' shows prevalant across television at the moment. Ricky and Steve appear in cameos as does Johnny Depp, Liam Neeson, Sting, Right Said Fred and Barry from Eastenders.
Merchant Comes Alive
7th November 2011
Steve Merchant's right in the middle of his UK stand up tour, with dates running all the way into the festive season. You can see him to the left pictured with Pilkipedian Liammyles, sporting his 'Monkey on a P' T-shirt, which was a close runner-up in the Pilkipedia Logo competition. Have you seen Steve in stand-up? Or had a picture taken with our Bristolian hero? Then let us know by voting in the poll below or posting on the forum!
Munge Fuddling Flantastic!
1st November 2011
Ricky Gervais has revealed via his Twitter that he and Karl are to record a new audiobook. The audiobook, yet to be given a title, will feature Karl reading from a Flanimals book and Ricky answering his questions. Nothing else is known about this project yet, but as the Flanimals movie gets closer to release I'm sure we'll be hearing more soon.
If you want to share your opinion then come to the Pilkipedia forum for a chat!
The Art Of Warwick
24th October 2011
The first episode of Life's Too Short will be broadcast on November 10th on BBC2 and the publicity campaign is well underway, Warwick is profiled in The Independent and a very positive preview appears in The Daily Mail.
You can check out trailers and interviews about the show on the official Pilkipedia YouTube channel and for fans in America the show will be broadcast on HBO in February 2012.
If you want to share your opinion then come to the Pilkipedia forum for a chat!
The M Word - Day Two
21st October 2011
Following a chat with top chum Robin Ince (Lucky boy!) and disabled rights campaigner Nicky Clark, Ricky seems to have realised that maybe not everyone who was unhappy with him using the word 'mong' was a 'PC Brigade hater'. You can read a blog from Ince here and the interview with Nicky Clark here. Hopefully Ricky can put this episode behind him and go back to his day job of appearing on any American TV show that will have him. Play a record.
Take a Sad Mong and Make it Better
19th October 2011
So Mr Gervais has been causing quite a stir on Twitter with his refusal to accept that the word 'mong' may still have connotations that apply to the mentally disabled. Accusing any dissenters of being "jealous of his success" or "the PC brigade", Ricky's descent into Richard Littlejohn-esque self parody has been quite spectacular, however it has not stopped thousands of sycophantic Twitter followers rushing to support him. Will this episode blow up in Ricky's face? Or are there enough thick people and their thick kids still buying his DVDs to keep him going for a few more years?
Casting For Derek
8th October 2011
Casting has begun for the pilot episode of a possible sitcom based on Ricky's Derek Noakes character. Ricky recently revealed that he is working on a sitcom and possiby even a movie for Derek and he joked on his blog that he "got the lead role again!". This will be a big change for Gervais who generally plays characters with personality traits very similar to his own.
Derek originally appeared in a short many years ago. Ricky can also be seen doing a character very Derek-like in this Comedy Central promo.
Gervais' 140 New Characters
30th September 2011
It appears as though Ricky has finally bitten the bullet and has returned to Twitter! A previously outspoken critic of the social media juggernaut, Gervais once claimed that there was "something a bit undignified about adults using it". However, following in the footsteps of recent convert and pal, lanky funnyman Stephen Merchant, Gerv appears to have given Twitter a second chance.
Tweeting from his account @rickygervais, the svelte comedian returned after a year's absence with the message "Hello. Anybody there? How can I prove it's me though? This was Patrick Swayze's problem in Ghost."
An Idiot Award
29th September 2011
Karl Pilkington's An Idiot Abroad has been nominated for a National Television Award. The show has some tough competition in the "Factual Programme" category such as 'MasterChef' and the hit BBC show 'Top Gear'. Series 2 of An Idiot Abroad premiered on Friday night with ratings of 1.33 million viewers, which is 500,000 more than last years season premier. The award show will air on ITV1 on the 25th of January 2012.
The best thing about this award is that YOU can decide who wins. So vote for An idiot Abroad here, just think of the acceptance speech! If you enjoyed last weeks episode, discuss it on our forum here.
Happy Birthday Karl
23rd September 2011
It's a big day for Pilkington fans. Not only does the new series of An Idiot Abroad begin tonight, It's also the K-man's birthday. Karl will be turning 39 today and we at Pilkipedia wish him a very happy birthday. An Idiot Abroad series 2 begins tonight at 9 PM on Sky One, so be sure to tune in and show support for our favourite bald fella.
Head over to our forum to wish Karl a happy birthday (even though "they don't celebrate it in his house".)
Karl's Rock Banned
21st September 2011
Ricky Gervais has stated that in the upcoming series 2 of An Idiot Abroad, Karl will perform a "Glee-style" rendition of Van Halen's 1984 hit "Jump". The American rockers took such a dislike to the cover that they have banned it from being shown in the US and on the upcoming DVD release. According to Ricky, they will be able to broadcast Karl's performance in the UK due to a blanket agreement with Sky.
JUMP on over to our forum and discuss all things Pilkington.
iBrent
16th September 2011
Forget about the complete discography of The Beatles, as of October 24th 2011 you will be able to download every episode of The Office through iTunes. This will be the first time the hit British sitcom will be available for digital download. A price has not yet been announced, but it will be available in all countries.
Join our forum here.
Karl In A Film
13th September 2011
In just under two weeks our favourite mancunian will be returning to the small screen in An Idiot Abroad 2: The Bucket List. However, here at Pilkipedia we have our sights set much higher. Enthusiastic Pilki fans have been editing famous movie posters to include none other than the K-man himself. The full gallery can be viewed here and you can keep track of all the latest entries on our forum.
Got an idea for a Pilki poster? Go for it! There are many incredibly talented photoshoppers on our forum, but this is not a requirement. If you have a good idea and a computer, there's no excuse not to join in. We'll even add it to the gallery!
The Bod Couple
2nd September 2011
Ricky Gervais has hinted at a possible TV show featuring Karl Pilkington and Warwick Davis. Further details of the show are yet to be revealed, but we do know there has been interest from an unspecified TV network. This wont be the first time Karl and Warren....I mean Warwick....have met, the two met in 2010 for Ricky's Science DVD.
Are you excited for the possible new show? Sound off on our forum.
Office-ially Hilarious
26th August 2011
The UK version of The Office has placed 6th in IGN's 25 funniest TV shows of all time. The British sitcom managed to edge out a number of highly acclaimed TV shows such as Friends, Cheers and Saturday Night Live. Even Ricky's good friend Larry David was no match for The Office, with Curb Your Enthusiasm placing 12th.
Do you think 6th place was fair? Let us know on our forum.
Two More Stars For 'Life's Too Short'
21st August 2011
Ricky has announced two more A-list stars that are set to appear in 'Life's Too Short'. Helena Bonham Carter and Liam Neeson will join the long list of high profile guest stars including Johnny Depp and Steve Carell. Post production on Life's Too Short is well underway with three episodes already finished.
Discuss the show on our forum here.
Lanky Goggle-eyed Geek
14th August 2011
Stephen Merchant has leant his writing skills to a recent article in 'The Guardian' titled 'The Awkward Years'. In the article Steve details his geeky teenage years and shares some classic Smerch stories. As good as those anecdotes may be, the real highlights are the fantastic photographs of Steve as a awkward teen.
Discuss the article on our forum here.
Steve On Ronnie Corbett's Comedy Britain
8th August 2011
Those of you who tuned in to 'Ronnie Corbett's Comedy Britain' will have seen Stephen Merchant receiving fashion tips from Ronnie Corbett. Smerch appeared in part one of the ITV1 two part series, with part two airing on Saturday, August 13th 2011 at 9:00PM.
Watch Steve's appearance on our Youtube channel here, and be sure to subscribe.
First Look At Family Guy Artwork
5th August 2011
Today Ricky revealed the final character artwork for his guest spot on Family Guy. Ricky will be playing a dolphin by the name of Billy Finn in the upcoming episode 'Be Careful What You Fish For'. The episode will air sometime in the 2011 - 2012 season beginning this September.
Are you excited about the episode? Let us know on our forum.
Gervais' Dave-jà Vu
3rd August 2011
Ricky Gervais will make his 19th appearance on Late Night with David Letterman tonight. Ricky stated via his blog that it was great in a "who cares, let's just f**k around and have fun instead of plugging a film" sort of way. Those of you in the states can watch a preview of Ricky's interview here.
The episode will air tonight at 11.35 pm on CBS. Don't forget to join our forum!
Will Ricky Get Knocked Down A Pegg?
August 1st 2011
British themed blog Anglophenia has pitted two of Britain's biggest comedians against each other. Ricky Gervais and Simon Pegg will go head to head in the Anglo Fan Favorites Tournament: The Men of 2011. Ricky and Simon, along with 30 other British TV and movie stars, will battle it out for the title of "Anglophile fan favourite of 2011".
Cast your vote here. Be sure to join our forum and tell us who you voted for.
Ricky Finds New Porpoise On Television
25th July 2011
It has been known for quite some time that Ricky Gervais is set to guest star in an upcoming episode of Family Guy. Steve Callaghan, executive producer of the popular animated sitcom, has revealed that Ricky will be lending his voice to a dolphin befriended by Peter Griffin. The announcement was made during the 2011 Comic-Con in San Diego. Ricky is no stranger to animation, he has already appeared in 2 episodes of The Simpsons and his very own series The Ricky Gervais Show (HBO).
Watch the video on our forum here.
Good Lord, Ricky!
22nd July 2011
It was revealed earlier in the week that Ricky Gervais and Clyde Phillips, best known for his work on the hit TV series Dexter, are to write and produce a TV series named 'Afterlife'. Early reports stated that Ricky is set to have a cameo in the series, however he has since revealed that he will be playing none other than the big man himself. Ricky Gervais, well known for his outspoken atheism, will be taking on the role of God in the new TV show. 2009's The Invention of Lying touched on the subject of religion and was subsequently met with much criticism from religious groups. However, Gervais has stated that this is not an "atheist comedy".
Why not join our forum and voice your opinion?
Gervais Double Emmy Nomination
20th July 2011
Ricky's hosting of the 68th Golden Globe Awards, along with his second HBO stand-up special, have been nominated for Emmys at the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards. Ricky has confirmed that he will be attending the ceremony being held on August 6th 2011 in Los Angeles, California. The chubby funster has some tough competition in both categories, but we at Pilkipedia wish him the best of luck.
Will Ricky receive another set of bookends? Let us know on our forum.
Ricky's Modern Dwarf-are
14th July 2011
According to Ricky's blog, an unspecified news source has misinterpreted a quote from Stephen Merchant
stating that during the filming of Life's Too Short, Ricky yelled "FIGHT!" at the end of a take. The article claimed that Ricky has been encouraging the dwarf actors to fight each other on set. The two brawling actors in question were in fact Warwick Davis and Steve Brody.
Let us know what you think on our forum. Hopefully Warwick is staying clear of Ricky's accidental n-n-n-n-knee.
Pilkipedia's New Logo
12th July 2011
After 5 years of service, having been around since the conception of Pilkipedia in April 2006, the Pilkiglobe, our long-running site logo has finally been retired. Replacing the iconic Pilkihead is our new site logo, featuring a monkey we have named Marty, after the internet-savvy chatroom chimp from the Xfm shows.
The new logo is the result of our long running "Design a Logo" competition, and was designed by site user Shey-Ana. The logo has been changed on the default forum skin, the wiki, the favicon and the Twitter and Facebook pages.
The Office - Top Ten Moments
28th June 2011
It will be ten years next month since the very first episode of The Office was broadcast on BBC2, and we here at Pilkipedia plan to celebrate in style and are starting off by voting for our Top Ten Favourite Moments from the show.
After counting all your nominations we have picked the ten most popular and they are now being put to the vote, you can have your say by visiting this page.
Keep checking back for the winner and other Office-related shenanigans!
FAQ My Life
26th May 2011
Filming on Ricky and Steve's third sitcom is underway and in case you haven't kept up with all the news on Life's Too Short, we here at Pilkipedia have produced a brief FAQ that includes all the essential information about the show. Why not give it a read and let all the folks round the water cooler know just how bloody informed you are about the latest dwarf-based mockumentaries.
For other discussion about the show, check out our forum.
If you like talking about things that happen on the telly, discussion is underway over on our forum.
Ay Karl-umba! (Don't Have a Karl, Man)
19th May 2011
According to Gerv's blog, Karl has finally hit the heights of fame and is set to appear on a future episode of The Simpsons. Said Rick; "Oh, he's also excited about being on The Simpson's. I won't give the joke away but they are featuring a little clip of The Ricky Gervais Show in a future episode. He said, "good that init?" Trust me. That's him being over the fucking moon." Of course, it is widely known that the Simpsons' folk are long time Karl fans, so it was only a matter of time until Gervais talked them into including the bald manc.
If you like talking about things that happen on the telly, discussion is underway over on our forum.
Ricky embarks on "Spy Kids" adventure.
7th May 2011
Things are looking "ruff" for everyone's favourite comedian and award show host, as Ricky Gervais is set to voice a robot dog in Robert Rodriguez's latest "Spy Kids" movie. "Not only am I lending my voice to Spy Kids, but they can keep it. I'm sick of it." said Gervais, who is known for his tendancy to take on less reputable roles as a 'favour' to his celeb mates. Also set to star in the next installment of the series are Jessica Alba, Joel McHale, and "Spy Kids" stalwart Antonio Banderas.
For those baffled by Ricky's decision to take on yet another questionable movie role, discussion is underway over on our forum.
Three is the Magic Number (and Four)!
28th April 2011
According to Ricky's Blog, The Ricky Gervais Show, which currently airs in the US on HBO, has been renewed for not only one, but for two more seasons, bringing us to a total of four full seasons of Ricky, Steve and Karl's inane drivel. What's more, Ricky has indicated that the majority, if not all, of the content comprising the show's fourth season will consist of never-before heard material from unreleased podcasts and interviews!
For further Ricky Gervais Show discussion, as well as the latest updates on the show, why don't you check out our wonderful forum?
Does Ricky Go Out Late?
12th April 2011
There was a Ricky Gervais-themed storm on Twitter today as thousands of people viewed, retweeted and disapproved of comments by Daily Star on Sunday columnist Joe Mott. As you can see in the picture to the left, Mott made some insensitive remarks regarding Ricky's recent weight loss, implying that were he gay some might think he were suffering from AIDS.
Hair (transplant) of a Chinaman?
1st April 2011
According to The Sun newspaper our beloved K-Man is considering spending some of his new found TV wealth on shedding his baldy round-headed image by splashing out on a £20,000 hair transplant.
They quote a 'source working on the second series of his hit show An Idiot Abroad' as saying "...following his new found FAME Karl has found more and more people are stopping him in the street to make comments about his baldness and peculiarly round head, he is SICK of it. He hopes a hair transplant may stop some of the ABUSE and perhaps make him more appealing to producers and casting directors as he looks to cash in on his new celebrity status."
The Sun even went as far as mocking up photos of what Karl would look like with a variety of celebrity hairstyles including Justin Bieber, George Clooney, Jedward and even chubby funster Ricky Gervais himself.
"Talking Funny" comes to Sky Atlantic
29h March 2011
Ricky Gervais' latest endeavour, a roundtable discussion featuring the biggest names in comedy, entitled "Talking Funny", is coming soon to Sky Atlantic! The show will feature in depth discussion on the technique involved in creating top class comedy, as Gervais is joined by fellow funnymen Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock and Louis CK. Interested? Well, you can check out a little teaser video of the show here, at Shortlist.com. For US Gervheads, the show will air on HBO.
Half-Quiz Half-Vulcan
15th March 2011
The guys and girls at ShortList are continuing to devote themselves to our entertainment with their plethora of quizzes, including two of particular interest to us RSK fans. Take their challenge and test your knowledge of hit sitcoms The Office and Extras on their website, found here and here respectively. We at Pilkipedia had a hard time achieving full marks; can you do better?
Visit the forums to post and compare your scores with other fans!
Xfm shows no longer available on Pilkipedia
11th March 2011
A sad day is upon us. Following communication from the legal department of Global Radio (parent company of Xfm), we have had to remove all instances of the Xfm shows (and Xfm logo) from the wiki. Due to this awareness of copyright infringement, it is now against this website's rules to post links to any content originally broadcast on Xfm, on either the wiki or forums, without express permission from Global Radio. It is enforced equally to the rule regarding any piracy of RSK content.
Truly sorry for any inconvenience caused.
Ricky sure nose what we want: NEW PODCAST RELEASED!
7th March 2011
It's been a while now since we last heard from the lads in their trademark podcast form, but today, thanks to some charity event or something, The Ricky Gervais Guide To... Comic Relief has been released and is available for download via iTunes! Who "nose" what Karl will come out with this time, with his well known opinion on charity! We may well be on course for a 2011 version of the "Goat to Africa" story. Fans can download the podcast here for those with iTunes, and here for those without it
For discussion on The Ricky Gervais Guide To... Comic Relief, head over to our forum.
Steve enters the really big leagues
3rd March 2011
The simmering rumours of a tour have revealed themselves, to the joy of smerchettes around the UK. Steve has an intensive 40 date schedule, hitting locations from Bournemouth to Edinburgh. See a full list and buy tickets starting 9am Friday here. The PR campaign has begun with two short adverts from LiveNation (here and here), and continues with scheduled Friday appearances on Heart radio's Have a Heart appeal at 10am and The One Show at 7pm on BBC1 - of course all under the pretense of Comic Relief.
As always, you can check out our tremendous forum for all the latest on Steve's gigs and junkets.
Steve takes his stand up to new heights!
20th February 2011
The plodding progress of three years of sporadic, low key stand up gigs from Steve may be finally stepped up a gear. At ASDA.com and Play.com, a "Stephen Merchant Live DVD" is available for pre-order, set to release in November. The only live show Steve is booked for currently is 18th March at Bush Hall, but check back at the Stephen Merchant Stand Up thread in our forum for all the latest as the summer season approaches.
In the nearer future Steve will be back on American television on Conan this coming Thursday. It's scheduled as a junket for An Idiot Abroad, but there will surely be a passing mention of Steve's minor roll in Hall Pass, released on the 25th.
Will to take the 'Arness at Dunder Mifflin?
12th February 2011
According to his blog, Ricky Gervais has thrown "Arrested Development" star Will Arnett's name into the hat to take the reins as the new head honcho of the US Version of The Office once Steve Carell walks away at the end of the current season. “Had a little meeting with NBC about various things and recommended Will Arnett for a regular in The Office,” wrote the bearded comedian. “Thoughts? I think he’s amazing.”. Initially, there had been whispers that Gervais himself might have been in the frame to take over, but it now appears as though these rumours have been dispelled.
The news has been met on the Pilkipedia Forum with excitement. What do you think, is Arnett the man for the "G.O.B."?
An Idiot Abroad 2: The Bucket List
1st February 2011
Karl Pilkington appeared on The Richard Bacon show on BBC 5live this afternoon to exclusively announce that a second series of An Idiot Abroad would be filmed and broadcast this year. The new series will feature Karl travelling the globe to take part in activities that are considered 'things you should do before you die' otherwise known as A Bucket List. There are few other details available at present, but you can listen to all of them here and remember to check out the Pilkipedia website and forum for further developments as they happen.
The Cod-father asks fishermen to stop wasting Extras
25th January 2011
Ricky Gervais today joined fellow entertainers Stephen Fry & Paolo Nutini in joining the "Fish Fight", a campaign aimed to reduce the waste of unwanted catch by fishermen. "It isn't fair on fishermen or fish-eaters and it certainly isn't fair on fish." said the sleek funnyman. Many celebrities have already signed the petition, which aims to prevent dead and dying fish being thrown back into the sea by fishermen, and members of the public are also urged to get involved, over at fishfight.net
For all things Ricky, Steve and Karl why not check out our wondeful forum?
A Media Merchant Abroad
24th January 2011
Steve decided to do a few PR bits and bobs since he popped over to the US for the Golden Globes. He seemed cool and calm on Jimmy Fallon last Wednesday, perhaps because of the luck he's been having with beauties like January Jones and Rose Byrne. He then went on Opie and Anthony's satellite radio show, where he was taken aback by some proper American vulgarity. He's made his way to premiers and art openings, and has generally been a bit of a media hot shot. With speaking rolls in two major films coming out in February (Gnomeo and Juliet and Hall Pass), a voice-over in Portal 2, and TV shows on air and in development with Gervais, things are looking up for our wurzel, lanky lady's man.
To find out all the latest and chat about new projects from Steve, Rick and Karl check out our forum!
Get a Globe of This!
23th January 2011
Well, Ricky's done it again! After causing controversy at last years Golden Globes, the chubby funster has once again stirred the press into a frenzy, with his outrageous gags allegedly raising the ire of multiple Hollywood celebrities... and Tim Allen. While many outlets have been outspoken in their denouncement of Gerv's behaviour, many celebs have also come out in support of the rotund funnyman, including his mate David Letterman, and A-list actors Christian Bale & Steve Buscemi.
Has Ricky gone too far this time? Is the world overreacting to harmless comedy yet agan? Make your views heard on our forum!
Great Scott! Brent to dance his way onto US screens!
20th January 2011
Multiple entertainment outlets have reported this week that Ricky Gervais' zany Office alter-ego, David Brent, is set to appear in the US version of the show. The Office showrunner Paul Lieberstein has been quoted as saying: "It's a little more than if you blink, you'll miss it, but if you don't set your TiVo right, you'll miss it,". This suggests that Gervais will appear in no more than a cameo, but even a short appearance by the Slough slavedriver will have fans of both versions of the show salivating at the prospect of an awkward David Brent/Michael Scott face-off. Ricky himself today confirmed the appearance via his blog.
Ricky is set to appear in "The Seminar", airing on 27th January on NBC.
Of course, for further discussion on The Office, David Brent and all things Ricky, Steve & Karl, you can check out our forum!
The rain in Spain falls mainly on the BRAINS?!?
8th January 2011
Another late Christmas present for Pilki-fans across the US, as you lucky yanks can now watch the season premiere of The Ricky Gervais Show a week early! The episode titled "Clive Warren" is now available to stream or to download at hbo.com and on iTunes. Veteran followers will of course remember Karl's hilarious movie pitch from the Fame podcast, but will want to revisit it as HBO once again bring the world of The Ricky Gervais Show to life through the medium of animation! Also covered in the episode is Karl's trip to Madeira, also from the Fame show.
Season 2 of The Ricky Gervais Show begins 14th January at 9PM on HBO
Leave the Globe Trekking to Karl, Gervais is Globe Hosting!
6th January 2011
Next weekend Ricky will reprise his role as Golden Globe host for the second and reportedly final time. Last year's performance "split the critics" but drew in sizable viewing figures. Ricky said in an interview to the LA Times, "I didn’t want to be totally safe and anodyne and boring, so I pushed it a bit. I think I could go a little bit further. Comedy comes from a good or a bad place, and I think with all the things I’ve said, I think people know that it’s done with good intention, it’s done with a twinkle in my eye and a smirk."
Steve welcomes in 2011 with a new website!
30th December 2010
Since the old website became unusably outdated, Steve sprung for an upgrade and now has a wonderfully content filled site at stephenmerchant.com. Though there is no absolute confirmation, the articles about his work seem to be written entirely by Steve, including an in depth FAQ about how to make it in the comedy world. Perhaps most exciting for Steve fans is the inclusion of a news feed, which will hopefully make the now impossible task of finding Steve's live gigs a little bit easier.
Finally, to discuss the changes and share in the excitement, check out our forum!
Karl Cracks Christmas
17th December 2010
Christmas is famously the bane of Karl's existence. Since his days on Xfm, he's shown his spite for the season by getting his girlfriend a packet of 100 condoms and generally decrying the "forced fun" he's had to endure. But has Karl changed since he's gone abroad? Does he have a better appreciation of holidays? In this new video podcast, Karl chats with Ricky about his knowledge of the nativity and the true meaning of Christmas.
To subscribe to the podcasts through iTunes click here, and for discussion and updates visit our forum.
Series Two Toons
16th December 2010
The second animated series of The Ricky Gervais Show premiers 14th January at 9 pm on HBO. According to Ricky, "We’ve taken a lot more liberties with the direction of the piece. It really adds to the audio now...the first episode will straightaway show you the difference with the ambition of the animation let alone the things we’ve chosen. And we’ve gone everywhere with all the stuff we’ve ever done. The first one we sort of did it in order of the first season. Now we have just picked best chunks and woven it in and it’s great."
For more info and discussion on the new series check out our forum.
Ho Ho HBO!
14th December 2010
Christmas is coming a week early for Ricky's American fans, as this Saturday, HBO will be airing Ricky's second American stand up special "Ricky Gervais: Out of England 2"! Fans can expect a hilarious night of comedy as Ricky turns his attention to a multitude of topics, including his encounters with the dreaded "Fatties" and their effect on Africa. Many Pilkipedians will already be well acquainted with the network, as HBO also brought Extras and The Ricky Gervais Show (the animated version of the podcasts) to screens all across the USA.
The show airs this Saturday, December 18th, at 10pm ET / 9pm CT on HBO.
For further information and discussion on "Ricky Gervais: Out of England 2", you can check out our wonderful forum!
An Idiot Abroad to air in the US in the new year!
13th December 2010
Science Channel, owned by Discovery, has bought broadcast rights to An Idiot Abroad with a tentative air date of 21st January. General manager Debbie Meyers explained, "Ricky has a science background, and when he approaches something with humor, he also makes you think. He's a perfect fit for our network." However, as a family-friendly educational channel, some cuts and changes to the programme will have to be made. According to Variety, "To make the show fit a bit better inside the Science brand, the channel plans to add humorous pop-ups that will provide more information about the locations and attractions that Pilkington visits."
To discuss the potential changes and find out further developments, visit the forum thread for An Idiot Abroad.
Pilki FM has returned!
26th November 2010
This day will go down in history as the day convenient entertainment returned to our lives! Pilkipedia's own radio station Pilki FM, streaming the Xfm radio shows 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, is available for listening on any internet-able PC, phone or other portable device. All around the world, fans of Karl, Steve and Ricky use Pilki FM at school, university and work as an essential tool in the continuing fight against boredom.
Do you have long commutes around the city? Do you have some serious procrastinating to do? Do you need some guaranteed hilarity, fast? Visit the Pilki FM website and follow the instructions to listen right now!
Competition Time!
20th November 2010
Celebrating the recent release of An Idiot Abroad on DVD, we have two copies to give away courtesy of bigmouthmedia. Email your answer for the following question to [email protected]
'In Egypt, which restaurant did Karl enter, unaware that it was catering specifically for the deaf?'
a. Pizza Hut
b. KFC
c. McDonalds
Look forward to our forthcoming review of the DVD, and be sure to read our review of the accompanying book here.
New Podcast!
29th October 2010
In a shining example of the best news we can deliver here at Pilkipedia, we are excited to inform you that there is a brand new podcast featuring Karl, Steve and Ricky now available for download. Available now on iTunes, this one-off show features a run-through of a regular day in the life of Karl. Fans of their podcast work will know to expect plenty of insanity, insects and the odd splash of useful information. Visit this link to subscribe on iTunes; for other download links and a discussion of the show, visit our forum topic.
Weird (crush) innit?
15th October 2010
Heat magazine are running their annual Weird Crush competition, to find the public's most unlikely lust object. You may remember ladies' man Steve Merchant finishing as a runner-up in 2007. This year however none other than the adorable Karl Pilkington has been nominated. We urge you to vote for the K-Man on the Heat website and chat about it on the forum here.
An Idiot Abroad
29th September 2010
The first episode of An Idiot Abroad has gone out and judging by the forums many have you have already purchased the Travel Diaries. If you have why not vote in our poll below and give us your thoughts on the book and first episode on the boards.
You can also read our exclusive review of the book here.
Shrunkey News
18th September 2010
Ricky and Steve have confirmed their next television project will be a sitcom starring the world's leading dwarf actor Warwick Davis. The show sees the pair returning to their roots with a six part series on BBC2 going out next year. Ricky described the show as "another naturalist observational comedy, dealing with everyday problems, human foibles and social faux pas... but with a dwarf." (Source:Variety)
When Harry met Ricky
15th September 2010
According to a recent entry on Ricky's blog, his continuing meteoric rise towards becoming Emperor of the World has earned him yet more friends in very high places. After a gig in Hammersmith, London, Prince Harry of the UK asked for a signature for his gran, more commonly known as Queen Elizabeth II. In true regal style, Gervais offered a remarkable gift for the woman who has everything: a signed beer mat. Be sure to sign up to our forums to discuss Ricky's blog entries.
The Steve Show on W963 Student Radio
12th September 2010
A forum member known only as "LostTapes" has uncovered radio gold in the form of Steve Merchant's student project The Steve Show, originally broadcast from 1995-6, Mondays 4-5pm on W963 at Warwick University. Compilations of highlights from the show are in the process of being converted from cassette, so be sure to check in at The Steve Show W963 website to download them as they arrive. Currently two parts of the first year are available here and here.
New Poll: Slim Rick
10th September 2010
He may not have been on a 'Hollywood diet', but Ricky is certainly looking slimmer these days; is a little slim man with a pug-nosed face still funny? Let us know what you think in our new poll, further down the page.
Stephen Merchant: "A sort of clumsy nerd
9th September 2010
Our friends at Digital Spy and Shortlist Magazine have alerted us to two fantastic interviews given to them by undisputed world's-most-lovable giant Steve Merchant. Digital Spy's can be read here, featuring an insight into Steve's analysis of Cemetery Junction. On pages 38 and 39 of this week's Shortlist Magazine, read about his stand-up, curious future projects, and crack addiction.
An Idiot Anytime
7th September 2010
Those of you with Sky who missed the fantastic preview episode of An Idiot Abroad will be pleased to hear the show is available until Friday 10th September on Sky Anytime. Those of you without Sky, we encourage you to keep up to date with Ricky's blog for the latest information on the forthcoming series. Don't forget to share your thoughts on the show in our forum thread here.
A Genius Abroad
5th September 2010
TODAY sees the broadcast of the preview episode of An Idiot Abroad on Sky1. Unfortunately the show will not be available here, but we have heard from Sky that the show will be available in the US and on DVD in the near future. You can keep up to date with all the news and talk about the show in the official Pilkipedia forum thread here.
Ricky and Bucky Gunts at the Emmys
30th August 2010
Ricky presented a pair of Emmys at the 62nd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Directing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Series and Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series. Watch his appearance here and discuss it on the forum here.
Ricky and Steve on Alan Carr oooooh! Naughty! Gay jokes, etc.
16th August 2010
Ricky and Steve appeared on Alan Carr's Chatty Man (which sounds like batty man, a gay epithet, that's the joke) to promote the DVD release of Cemetery Junction and tell some amusing anecdotes about themselves. You can find the official video here, unofficial video here and be a chatty man yourself on the forum here
An Idiot Abounds
25th July 2010
A new trailer for An Idiot Abroad has surfaced, you can see it here on the Sky website, it features some dynamite clips of Karl that has buzzed the entire forum about the show (coming in September). Join in the discussion here and let us know how excited you are about the show.
The Ricky Gervais Show nominated for an Emmy
9th July 2010
Ricky, Steve and Karl have received their first award nomination for the animated series The Ricky Gervais Show, in the 'Outstanding Animated Program' category of the 62nd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards. Despite competing with goliaths of their field, The Simpsons and South Park, we have high hopes that this will be the year of dome-headed buffoonery.
Ricky's Birthday Announcement
25th June 2010
On the 49th anniversary of his birth, Ricky Gervais has informed us that the forthcoming Sky1 show featuring Karl's international escapades has been officially renamed to An Idiot Abroad, much to Karl's disappointment. He tells us to look forward to the seventh episode, in which Karl is first informed of the new title. We'd also like to extend birthday wishes to Ricky, and take the opportunity to thank him for all he's done for comedy over the past 12 years.
Karl Idol 2010 has begun!
22nd June 2010
Pilkipedia member CD1212 has begun the second season of Karl Idol, a competition to find the best Karl compilation out there. Forum members were given 2 weeks to create a Youtube video of their favourite RSK moments; the best have been compiled and presented to the public for voting! Find more info here, or visit the Karl Idol website to cast your vote!
The Ricky Gervais Guide To... The World Cup: Out now!
11th June 2010
The recently announced bonus podcast The Ricky Gervais Guide To... The World Cup has just been released! Enjoy 45 minutes of Ricky, Steve and Karl very loosely discussing the international sporting event, free of charge. It's currently available via the podcast feed, directly from this link (right click and save as; may be slow), or from Rapidshare.