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There's Something About Derek
January 29th 2013
The series premiere of Derek, the Channel Four show based on the character of Derek Noakes created by Ricky Gervais back in 2001, will air on Channel Four this Wednesday at 10pm.

Karl Pilkington will co-star throughout the series.

The pilot of the series, which aired in April of last year, was generally enjoyed by the forum, but initial critical reviews of the series itself have been negative. Gervais has pointed out that The Office received "bad press" in its early days. Judge for yourself and let us know what your thoughts are on the forum.

Game of Moans
January 22nd 2013
Sky1 have announced that Karl Pilkington will star in a new travel show, The Moaning of Life.

The five-part series, slated to air in autumn 2013, will take Karl all around the world as he encounters different cultures and examines how they handle "life's big issues", while he faces his own mortality and future.

Ricky Gervais and Steve Merchant will be not involved in this project.

Get all the latest information in the forum.

An Idiot Abroad Abroad
January 16th 2013
The American broadcast premiere of An Idiot Abroad 3: The Short Way Round is 9pm Eastern time on Saturday, January 19.

The three-part series features Karl Pilkington and 3'6" travel partner Warwick Davis loosely following Marco Polo's from Italy to China. The pairing of Pilkington and Davis highlights the difference in perspective between the two, and increases the emotional contrast as they struggle through the various challenges of the journey.

Also Karl dances.

Let us know what you think on the forum.

Advertise with Pilkipedia
December 6th 2012
Pilkipedia is now offering a premium advertising package to companies, websites and private services interested in having their banner seen by our ever-increasing audience.

Up until recently, we were funded by an advertising system provided by Google, called Adsense, which ran banners along the left-hand side of our main page, and along the bottom of our message boards. A few months ago these were taken away from us without warning, leaving us reliant on donations from generous regulars to keep us afloat. As such, we have decided to reuse the exact same space previously given to Google Adsense, for public advertising, so that we may continue to grow as the biggest Karl Pilkington fansite in the world. Please rest assured that all money received will be put back into maintaining and expanding the website.

For more information, and for how to apply to advertise with us, please follow this link to our advertising page.

An Idiot Abroad 3: Round 1
December 2nd 2012
The much anticipated first installment of the three-part "An Idiot Abroad: The Short Way Round" featuring Karl Pilkington and Warwick Davis has aired on Sky.

The show chronicles Pilkington and Davis loosely following Marco Polo's from Italy to China. Fans of the Xfm programme will recognize one particular stunt, and enjoy the interplay between the K-man, Warwick, and puppetmaster Gervais.

Have you watched the show? Let us know what you thought on the forum.

HBOggmonster
November 5th 2012
US television network HBO has ordered 8 episodes of Stephen Merchant's new comedy Hello Ladies.

The new show, based on Steve's 2011 standup tour of the same name, will feature Merchant's character trying to pick up ladies in Los Angeles. Lee Eisenberg and Gene Stupnitsky will serve as executive producers for the show, best known for their work on the US version of The Office.

With both Ricky's and Steve's solo efforts forthcoming, which show are you more excited about? Let us know on our forum.

A shortage of Karl
October 23rd 2012
It won't be long before late November, the listed date for Sky1 to debut "An Idiot Abroad 3: The Short Way Round" featuring our friend Karl Pilkington and diminutive travel companion Warwick Davis. Sky1 have posted two promotional clips, which can be viewed in the forum here and here. If you thought Karl's dancing in Egypt was good, wait until you see his "Manc Jackson" under Warwick's direction!

Feel free to share your thoughts on the forum.

Ricky chats up New York
October 16th 2012
Ricky Gervais will be appearing in the appropriately-titled "A Conversation With Ricky Gervais" at the New York Comedy Festival on Wednesday, November 7, hosted by Comedy Central. Jon Hodgman of The Daily Show (and "PC" in the Apple Mac commercials) will be conducting the interview. The show begins at 8pm Eastern time. For additional information or to purchase tickets, click here.

Planning on attending? Let us know your thoughts on the forum.

It's a signage! Karl's ongoing book-signing tour
October 4th 2012
Karl's second tour date is October 6th, where he'll be at the Trafford Center, Trafford Park, Manchester, in his little 70s caravan signing his brand new book, The Further Adventures of An Idiot Abroad.

This time, however, a wristband is needed to enter; this can be received with a purchase of the book from WH Smith at Selfridges in the Trafford Center, from October 1st. For more information, visit the book tour's official website.

Once again we'd love to see your pictures and hear your stories.

Have you bought The Further Adventures of an Idiot Abroad yet? Let us know what you think on our forum.

When Pilkington Met Palin
September 23rd 2012
Our friends over at Shortlist have released the first part of an exclusive one-on-one chat featuring one of the most prolific, experienced travel writers of all time...and Michael Palin. In this three minute video, the two travelers discuss the importance of sampling the local cuisine. Karl has made his thoughts on this subject very clear, stating, "as nice as that looks, it's still a squid bollock". Check out the full video here.

Have you bought The Further Adventures of an Idiot Abroad yet? Let us know what you think on our forum.

An Idiot... in a caravan?! Karl's book-signing tour!
September 20th 2012
This one's for Pilkington fans across the UK. Karl will soon be taking to the streets of Britain on his most challenging aventure yet: meeting and greeting his army of fans. We here at Pilkipedia are very much aware of the enormous support he's received from his viewers and listeners around the world; now is your chance to see that perfectly round head in person. In anticipation for the release of his new book, The Further Adventures of an Idiot Abroad. Karl will be going back to his roots, shacking up in a vintage '70s caravan to hold signings up and down the UK. It all kicks off this weekend, Saturday 22nd September from 1-5pm, at the ASDA Superstore, Watford, with further dates planned in Manchester and more to come later. For more information, visit the tour's official website.

Be sure to stay tuned to Pilkipedia for more information on future tour dates, as well as some exciting news regarding The Further Adventures of an Idiot Abroad.

Dysgu Saesneg gyda Ricky Gervais!
August 13th 2012
Ricky has released the first episode of the new "Learn English with Ricky Gervais" video podcast, the first edition is subtitled in Welsh and can be downloaded on iTunes. The lads are back to help all those Welsh people out there who struggle to ask for milky tea or buy kippers, when visiting England.