Karl Pilkington

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Karl Pilkington (born 23 September 1972) is an English presenter, comedian, actor, author, and former radio producer. He first became widely known through his work with Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant on The Ricky Gervais Show. Originally the programme's producer at XFM, Pilkington gradually became an on-air contributor and then a main presenter, with his unconventional observations and worldview becoming a prominent part of the programme. Pilkington later established a television career, starring in the Sky One travel series An Idiot Abroad from 2010 to 2012 and The Moaning of Life from 2013 to 2015. He made his acting debut in the comedy-drama series Derek in 2012, and later co-wrote and starred in the sitcom Sick of It from 2018 to 2020. His subsequent acting work has included roles in The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe, Rain Dogs, and Ludwig. He has also written several books, including works associated with his travel programmes.

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