Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows With Karl Pilkington

1. Extras (2005–2007)

TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Drama

Andy Millman is an actor with ambition and a script. Reduced to working as an extra with a useless agent, Andy's attempts to boost his career invariably end in failure and embarrassment.

Stars: Ricky Gervais, Ashley Jensen, Stephen Merchant, Shaun Williamson

Votes: 60,444

2. Derek (2012–2014)

TV-MA | 23 min | Comedy, Drama

Derek is a loyal nursing home care assistant who sees only the good in his quirky co-workers as they struggle against prejudice and shrinking budgets to care for their elderly residents.

Stars: Ricky Gervais, Kerry Godliman, David Earl, Tim Barlow

Votes: 35,637

3. The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe (2022)

TV-14 | 46 min | Biography, Crime, Drama

Four-part drama based on the extraordinary story of how prison officer John Darwin faked his own death to claim life insurance and avoid bankruptcy - unbeknownst to his two sons.

Stars: Monica Dolan, Eddie Marsan, Mark Stanley, Dominic Applewhite

Votes: 4,869

4. An Idiot Abroad (2010–2012)

TV-14 | 43 min | Documentary, Adventure, Comedy

British comedy duo Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant send their simple and closed-minded friend Karl Pilkington on a trip around the world to experience a variety of people and cultures.

Stars: Karl Pilkington, Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant, Richard Yee

Votes: 34,379

5. Rain Dogs (2023– )

TV-MA | Comedy, Drama

An unconventional love story between a working-class single mum, her young daughter and a privileged gay man.

Stars: Daisy May Cooper, Jack Farthing, Fleur Tashjian, Ronke Adekoluejo

Votes: 3,364

6. This Morning (1988– )

150 min | Comedy, Drama, Game-Show

Magazine show featuring lifestyle, cookery, fashion and news segments, along with celebrity interviews and gossip.

Stars: Phillip Schofield, Holly Willoughby, Ruth Langsford, Eamonn Holmes

Votes: 899

7. Cemetery Junction (2010)

R | 95 min | Comedy, Drama

A 1970s-set comedy centered on three young working class friends in a dreary suburb of Reading.

Directors: Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant | Stars: Christian Cooke, Felicity Jones, Tom Hughes, Jack Doolan

Votes: 24,193

8. Sick of It (2018–2020)

30 min | Comedy, Drama

Tragi-comedy following middle-aged taxi driver Karl and the voice inside his head as he attempts to move on from his ex-girlfriend Zoe and care for his auntie Norma.

Stars: Karl Pilkington, Sondra James, Marama Corlett, Edward MacLiam

Votes: 2,481

9. The Ricky Gervais Show (2010–2012)

TV-MA | 30 min | Animation, Comedy, Talk-Show

Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant talk to Karl Pilkington about important things in life whilst Karl provides anything but intelligent answers. Comedy at its finest with wonderful animation.

Votes: 17,159

10. Comedy Lab (1998–2011)

25 min | Comedy

A selection of one-off new comedies, sitcom, stand-up or other, from different writers and production companies. Some have served as pilots, and have been commissioned for full stand-alone series.

Stars: Tom Meeten, Alice Lowe, Simon Greenall, Kevin Eldon

Votes: 156

11. The One Show (2006– )

30 min | Documentary, News, Talk-Show

A live magazine programme featuring topical stories and big name studio guests.

Stars: Alex Jones, Matt Baker, Christine Lampard, Adrian Chiles

Votes: 623

12. The Moaning of Life (2013–2015)

TV-14 | 44 min | Adventure, Comedy, Reality-TV

Karl is faced with the different aspects of life by travelling around the world and discovering how different people face life's challenges.

Stars: Karl Pilkington, John Montgomery, Richard Yee, Aaron Mann

Votes: 6,720

13. Lorraine (2001– )

60 min | Talk-Show

Early morning chat show presented by Lorraine Kelly, with celebrity interviews, cooking tips, fashion features and musical guests.

Stars: Lorraine Kelly, Mark Heyes, Tasmin Lucia-Khan, Hilary Jones

Votes: 259

14. Bury Your Nephew

Short, Drama | Completed

An uncle struggling to find common ground with his nephew eventually bonds with him over a morbid curiosity.

Director: Yoni Ben-Haim | Stars: Karl Pilkington, Harry Jones, Katie Pattinson

15. Chingari (2012)

148 min | Action, Thriller

Officer Parashuram travels to Switzerland to rescue his girlfriend. He only has five days to rescue his girlfriend from her kidnappers.

Director: Harsha | Stars: Darshan Thoogudeep, Deepika Kamaiah, Bhavana, Srujan Lokesh

Votes: 390

16. Sunday Brunch (2012– )

180 min | Talk-Show

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Stars: Tim Lovejoy, Simon Rimmer, Rebecca Seal, Ian Burrell

Votes: 229

17. The Ricky Gervais Show (2005 Podcast Series)

600 min | Comedy, Talk-Show

A comedy radio show in the UK starring Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant, and Karl Pilkington. Despite being named after the more famous Gervais, it mostly revolves around the life and ideas of Karl Pilkington.

Stars: Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant, Karl Pilkington

Votes: 235

18. Prequel: The Dawn of Lying (2009 Video)

6 min | Short, Comedy

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Director: Ricky Gervais | Stars: Louis C.K., Ricky Gervais, Rob Lowe, Karl Pilkington

Votes: 63

19. Kaleidoscope (XI) (2015)

95 min | Action, Comedy, Drama

Anthology of stories, sadness and happiness.

Director: Vit Fic | Stars: Vit Fic, Martin Domanek, Jindrich Skrabanek, Jan Pikl

Votes: 6

20. Alan Carr: Chatty Man (2009–2017)

60 min | Talk-Show

Interview talk show hosted by comedian Alan Carr

Stars: Alan Carr, David Walliams, Alesha Dixon, Amanda Holden

Votes: 1,161

21. T4 (2001–2012)

Family, Talk-Show

Music, Celebrity interviews, and endless American sit-com reruns during the Christmas holidays!

Stars: Vernon Kay, June Sarpong, Will Young, Anthony Crank

Votes: 95

22. The Ricky Gervais Guide To... (2008 Podcast Series)

624 min | Comedy, Talk-Show

Join Ricky Gervais, Steve Merchant and the glabrous luminary Karl Pilkington for a series of in-depth discussions from the human body to the arts. Ponder along with the comedians as they ... See full summary »

Stars: Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant, Karl Pilkington

Votes: 80

23. RSK XFM (1998 Podcast Series)

Talk-Show

The entire RSK audio archive - completely ad free forever.

Stars: Karl Pilkington, Claire Sturgess

Votes: 56

24. Learn English with Ricky Gervais (2012 TV Short)

18 min | Short, Comedy, Talk-Show

Ricky explores the English language with Karl Pilkington.

Stars: Karl Pilkington, Ricky Gervais

Votes: 209

25. Doctor Zapp's Seven Trips (2015)

25 min | Short, Comedy, Horror

Mad Doctor Zapp and his sidekick Igor experiment with his mind in Arcadia Lunatic Asylum.

Director: Vit Fic | Stars: Vit Fic, Martin Domanek, Ricky Gervais, Karl Pilkington

Votes: 14

26. Rockbusters with Ricky, Steve and Karl (2022 Podcast Series)

Talk-Show

These are the old XFM episodes of the Ricky Gervais show, co hosted by Stephen Merchant and introducing Karl Pilkington.

Stars: Stephen Merchant, Ricky Gervais, Karl Pilkington

27. 3 Minute Wonder (2003– )

3 min | Documentary, Short, Comedy

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Stars: Louis Garvey, Karl Pilkington, Neville King, Joan King

Votes: 131

28. The Culture Show (2004–2015)

57 min | Documentary, News, Talk-Show

The best of the week's arts and culture news, covering books, art, film, architecture and more

Stars: Mark Kermode, Lauren Laverne, Andrew Graham-Dixon, Alastair Sooke

Votes: 103

29. KP Radio (2020 Podcast Series)

Animation, Music, Talk-Show

Animated web based podcast hosted by Karl Pilkington.

Star: Karl Pilkington

Votes: 40

30. Distraction Pieces Podcast (2014 Podcast Series)

Comedy

Follows Scroobius Pip having fun conversations with a wide range of guests, from Simon Pegg to Spike Lee, Mary J Blige to Gail Porter and even the occasional person you might not have heard of, but who has an amazing story to tell.

Stars: Scroobius Pip, B. Dolan, Gail Porter, Dan Le Sac

Votes: 16

31. The Ricky Gervais Show: Video Podcasts (2006–2007)

24 min | Short, Comedy

A series of free online video podcasts created behind the scenes during the second season of The Ricky Gervais Show (2005).

Stars: Ricky Gervais, Karl Pilkington, Stephen Merchant, Robin Ince

Votes: 26

32. Meet Karl Pilkington (2004 Video)

19 min | Short, Comedy, Talk-Show

English comedian, actor, writer, producer, and director Ricky Gervais Interviews his friend Karl Pilkington. They discuss Race, Disability, Sexuality, Education, The Elderly and Crime and Punishment

Stars: Ricky Gervais, Karl Pilkington

Votes: 125

33. Price-Drop TV (2003–2014)

Family

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Stars: Karl Pilkington, Tania Staite, Marina Berry, Andy Hodgson

34. Channel 4's Comedy Gala (2010 TV Special)

125 min | Comedy

A host of great comic talents, on stage and in sketches, gather together at London's O2 Arena to play to an audience of 16,000 in aid of the charity Great Ormond Street Hospital.

Directors: Elliot Hegarty, Tom Poole | Stars: Bill Bailey, John Bishop, Kevin Bishop, Jo Brand

Votes: 37

35. Meet Karl Pilkington II (2010 Video)

25 min | Short, Comedy, Talk-Show

Ricky Gervais introduces his round headed and outrageously funny friend to the world.

Director: Paul Wheeler | Stars: Ricky Gervais, Karl Pilkington

Votes: 70

36. The Making of Derek (2013 TV Movie)

30 min | Comedy

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Stars: David Earl, Ricky Gervais, Kerry Godliman, Brett Goldstein

Votes: 40

37. Comic Relief: Red Nose Day 2011 (2011 TV Special)

Comedy

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Stars: Lenny Henry, Claudia Winkleman, Michael McIntyre, Graham Norton

Votes: 29

38. Ricky Steve & Karl Devotee (2022 Podcast Series)

Comedy

Ricky Gervais, Karl Pilkington and Stephen Merchant.

Stars: Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant, Karl Pilkington

39. Flipside TV (2003– )

Comedy

Three guests channel surf through the hundreds of digital TV stations, commenting live on what they see. A "human programme guide", they come up with the most interesting and often bizzare things on the small screen, as they happen.

Stars: Iain Lee, Justin Lee Collins, Karl Pilkington, Christian O'Connell

Votes: 13

40. Monkey Lovers (2007 TV Movie)

25 min | Documentary

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Director: Peter Beard | Star: Karl Pilkington

Votes: 18

41. New Heroes of Comedy (2008– )

48 min | Documentary, Biography

A look at the careers of successful contemporary comedians.

Stars: David Baddiel, Richard Curtis, Russell Brand, Billy Connolly

Votes: 18

42. 3 Minute Wonder (2003– )
Episode: Some Thoughts by Karl Pilkington: Life (2006)

3 min | Documentary, Short, Comedy

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Star: Karl Pilkington

Votes: 23

43. Sick of It (2018–2020)
Episode: The Ensuite (2020)

22 min | Comedy, Drama

Karl takes a job as a chauffeur in order to pay for a new car and, eventually, a place of his own but his new job prevents him from spending time with Norma.

Director: Richard Yee | Stars: Karl Pilkington, Sondra James, Marama Corlett, Ninia Benjamin

Votes: 105

44. Sick of It (2018–2020)
Episode: Useless Lump (2020)

21 min | Comedy, Drama

A health scare sends Karl into despair when he realises he may have another forty years to live. Ruby convinces him to go back to Manchester to see an old friend.

Director: Richard Yee | Stars: Karl Pilkington, Sondra James, Marama Corlett, Dean Lennox Kelly

Votes: 79

45. 3 Minute Wonder (2003– )
Episode: Some Thoughts by Karl Pilkington: Health (2006)

Documentary, Short, Comedy

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Star: Karl Pilkington

Votes: 13

46. 3 Minute Wonder (2003– )
Episode: Some Thoughts by Karl Pilkington: Holidays (2006)

Documentary, Short, Comedy

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Star: Karl Pilkington

Votes: 13

47. 3 Minute Wonder (2003– )
Episode: Some Thoughts by Karl Pilkington: Nature (2006)

Documentary, Short, Comedy

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Star: Karl Pilkington

Votes: 18

48. Extras (2005–2007)
Episode: The Extra Special Series Finale (2007)

TV-14 | 84 min | Comedy, Drama

Andy is unhappy with the fame he has achieved. When a new agent approaches him, Andy fires Darren and quits 'When The Whistle Blows'. Meanwhile, Maggie has hit rock bottom, having given up ... See full summary »

Directors: Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant | Stars: Ricky Gervais, Ashley Jensen, Stephen Merchant, Shaun Williamson

Votes: 2,682

49. Sick of It (2018–2020)
Episode: Love and Laughter (2020)

21 min | Comedy, Drama

Karl just can't seem to laugh anymore, at least, not while he's awake. A night out at a comedy club brings Karl and Ruby closer together.

Director: Richard Yee | Stars: Karl Pilkington, Sondra James, Marama Corlett, Bilal Zafar

Votes: 76

50. Sick of It (2018–2020)
Episode: Use by Date (2020)

21 min | Comedy, Drama

Karl starts to realize how much he likes Ruby. The trouble is he doesn't know if she likes him back.

Director: Richard Yee | Stars: Karl Pilkington, Sondra James, Marama Corlett, Shaniqua Okwok

Votes: 79