The Ricky Gervais Show
The Ricky Gervais Show is an American cartoon series produced for and broadcast by HBO and Channel 4. The series is an animated version of the popular British audio podcasts and audiobooks of the same name, which feature Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, along with colleague and friend Karl Pilkington, talking about various subjects behind the microphone. The TV show consists of past audio recordings of these unscripted "pointless conversations," with animation drawn in a style similar to classic era Hanna-Barbera cartoons, presenting jokes and situations in a literal context. The animated
Starring Stephen Merchant, Ricky Gervais, Karl Pilkington
By Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant
Episodes
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- Space MonkeyRicky and Stephen debate the merits of 20th century inventions with Karl; the guys introduce 'Monkey News.'30m
- Knob at NightStephen shares a news story about 42 midget warriors who were mutilated by a single lion in a Cambodian ring fight, as well as the latest email from a fan, Paul30m
- CharityAdding to his wish list of improbable inventions, Karl offers up a serum that ages dead people backwards. Also up for discussion: Do African families really wan30m
- DolphinsKarl admits he's getting a face rub at a spa, but frets he'll end up getting an enema as well. Also: A discussion about the customs of undocumented tribes in Ne30m
- Glass HousesKarl answers questions from fans; Karl deciphers the true meaning of sayings; Karl’s New Year’s resolution; “Monkey News.”30m
- CobblersAfter receiving a fan letter asking what body part he could live without, Karl recalls when he tried to wash the dishes without using his thumbs. Other fan mail30m
- The DiaryRicky and Stephen read passages from Karl's diary, which chronicles his daily observations, as well as profound thoughts. A fan letter asks the guys if they had30m
- NutsA fan letter asks Karl: If he were on a sinking ship, and could only save either Ricky or Stephen, who would he choose? Karl finds a news report that hedgehogs 30m
About The Ricky Gervais Show
Creator
Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant
Cast
Stephen Merchant, Ricky Gervais, Karl Pilkington
Genres
Comedy, Animation
Maturity rating
TV-MA
Score 7.2 • 2010 • TV Series
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