“I am into nature and seeing whales. I went whale-watching, and I was really looking forward to that, but when you see it on TV and you see other programs do it, you're seeing close-ups of these massive creatures, and the music that's added gives you a certain feeling.”

English presenter, comedian, actor, author, and former radio producer

Karl Pilkington is an English presenter, comedian, actor, author, and former radio producer. He first came to wider attention through his work with Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant on The Ricky Gervais Show. He began as the programme’s producer at XFM, then moved on air as a contributor and later became a main presenter. He is best known for his dry, offbeat observations and his unusual take on everyday life, which made him a distinctive part of the show.