“We'll all die out eventually. Humans will be gone. And all I'm saying is, when people worry about polar bears disappearing or whatever, it's like, 'Well that's life, things will come and go, we'll find new species.'”

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.