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Karl eats a knob at night

January 15th, 2011 | Add a Comment

Those of you who are familiar with Karl Pilkington (which is most of you if you’re here) will remember his famous “knob at night” quote. When discussing the challenges on I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here during an episode of the Ricky Gervais Show podcast, Karl said that he couldn’t eat a kangaroo penis on an empty stomach and mused, “I could eat a knob at night.” That quote spread like wildfire and make Karl an icon. Now, thanks to An Idiot Abroad, it seems that Karl really did eat a knob, though I’m not sure if it was at night. … Read entire article »

Filed under: Celebrity, Internet, Memory Lane, New TV shows, Pop Culture, Quotes, Reality TV, TV, Welcome

Karl Pilkington visits Egypt

January 14th, 2011 | Add a Comment

In this clip, everyone’s favorite little bald Manc visits one of the most spectacular sights on the planet: the pyramids at Giza. … Read entire article »

Filed under: Comedy, Internet, New TV shows, Pop Culture, Reality TV, TV, Welcome

Karl Pilkington visits Mexico

January 13th, 2011 | Add a Comment

I couldn’t be more excited to finally be able to watch An Idiot Abroad. As a HUGE fan of Karl Pilkington and his hilarious conversations with Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant on The Ricky Gervais Show/Podcast, I’ve been bummed that this show only aired in the UK. Now US audiences finally get the chance to watch the Great Orange Headed One roam the world learning about new cultures. In the clip below, Karl visits Mexico and does some wrestling. … Read entire article »

Filed under: Comedy, Internet, New TV shows, Pop Culture, Reality TV, TV, Web Video

Karl Pilkington visits Jordan

January 12th, 2011 | Add a Comment

Karl visits Jordan and faces the challenge of eating something he doesn’t find appetizing. … Read entire article »

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Karl Pilkington visits India

January 11th, 2011 | Add a Comment

Karl Pilkington’s off to India in this next clip from An Idiot Abroad … Read entire article »

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Karl Pilkington visits China

January 10th, 2011 | Add a Comment

Word on the street is that Karl Pilkington’s new show, An Idiot Abroad will air in the USA on Discovery Science Channel starting January 22nd. Check out what happened when Karl visited China in the video after the jump. … Read entire article »

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Stephen Merchant – Doc Hollywood

May 10th, 2010 | Add a Comment

Ricky Gervais’ partner in crime, quick-witted and lanky Stephen Merchant, was on The Christian O’Connell Breakfast Show on Absolute Radio in the UK. Here, he tries to come up with movie plots based on the fictional titles thrown out by listeners. Let me just say, I can’t wait to see ‘Shrubbery’. … Read entire article »

Filed under: Celebrity, Comedy, Quotes, Web Video

The original version of The Office is on Hulu

February 26th, 2010 | Add a Comment

A post on the Hulu Blog announced that the original UK version of The Office will be available to watch on the site for a limited time. I’m guessing everyone who reads Trashwire is familiar with the original Ricky Gervais/Stephen Merchant masterpiece, but here’s your chance to relive classic moments: Gareth declaring, “I could catch a monkey.”, Tim building a wall with files, the infamous “Training” episode with David Brent’s song, the Christmas Special, and of course David Brent’s dance moves. And check out Ricky Gervais outtakes from David Brent’s “If You Don’t Know Me By Now” music video. … Read entire article »

Filed under: Comedy, Internet, Memory Lane, TV, Web Video

Cemetery Junction trailers

February 11th, 2010 | Add a Comment

Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant’s new film, Cemetery Junction, is coming out later this year and it looks good. As you probably already know, I’m a HUGE fan of both Gervais and Merchant, so I bring you teasers and trailers for the film. Teaser … Read entire article »

Filed under: Celebrity, New Movies, Web Video

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