“I just sort of go along and say what I think -and that's all you can do in life, really.”

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.