Users' questions

Are Ricky Gervais and Karl Pilkington still friends?

Are Ricky Gervais and Karl Pilkington still friends?

The pair are thought to have gone their separate ways in 2013 after creative differences. Ricky recently explained he, Merchant and frequent collaborator Karl Pilkington are still pals saying: “I purposely don’t answer [falling out rumours] because it annoys them.”

Did Ricky Gervais and Karl Pilkington fall out?

In 2020, Gervais said: “I purposely don’t answer [falling out rumours] because it annoys them [Pilkington and Merchant]. “But no no no, I haven’t [fallen out with them], I’ve always been doing my own thing, and now they are as well. It’s not a divorce thing.”

Why did Ricky Gervais leave Xfm?

Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant are taking a break of “at least a few months” from their Saturday show on Xfm after their contract came to an end. “They are having at least a few months off, because they are out of contract and they have got commitments in the States,” said a spokeswoman for Gervais.

Does Xfm exist?

Rebrand as Radio X On 7 September 2015, it was announced that Xfm would be rebranded as Radio X on 21 September. XFM aired its last day of programming on Sunday 13 September 2015.

Who is Ricky Gervais wife?

Jane Fallon
Alma mater University College London
Period 1994–present
Genre Romance comedy
Partner Ricky Gervais (1982–present)

How did Ricky Gervais and Karl meet?

He came into the office on the day of the first show – I was just there to hit the buttons – and while we were in the station kitchen he got out his mobile phone and hit me over the head with it.

How did Ricky Gervais and Karl Pilkington meet?

Who drew the Ricky Gervais show?

The Ricky Gervais Show (TV series)

The Ricky Gervais Show
Created by Ricky Gervais Stephen Merchant Karl Pilkington
Directed by Craig Kellman (season 1) Dan Fraga (seasons 2–3)
Voices of Ricky Gervais Stephen Merchant Karl Pilkington
Theme music composer Glyn Hughes

Why was xfm shut down?

Radio Africa Group has shut down its lifestyle radio station, 10505 XFM, to launch a new outfit targeting Rhythm and Blues (RnB) lovers. The move is likely to render several staffers jobless as the Lion’s Place-headquartered media house shops for new talent.

Who is Ricky Gervais in a relationship with?

Jane Fallon (1984–)
Ricky Gervais/Partner

Does Ricky Gervais get royalties from the Office us?

Ricky owns at least 10% of The Office’s syndication equity points. In other words, he earns 10% of all profits generated by the show.

Are there any Ricky Gervais shows on XFM?

Xfm Shows Xfm Shows:From 2001 to 2005, Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchantand Karl Pilkingtonbroadcast nearly 100 radio shows on Xfm, of which 92 had been recorded. This page gives summary information on all four series of the Xfm Shows and links to more in depth pages about the shows’ content.

Who are the hosts of the XFM show?

Xfm Series 2 saw Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant return after filming the second series of The Office, and Karl Pilkington was back having recently produced Simon Pegg and Nick Frost’s Xfm show. Xfm Series 3 began with Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant fresh from filming The Office Christmas specials.

Who was the original producer of the Ricky Gervais show?

However, the earliest surviving radio broadcasts are from November. Xfm brought in Pilkington as producer. The show was originally just billed as Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, and Karl’s presence was not acknowledged on posters and other advertisements.

When was Karl’s last show on XFM?

As the producer, Karl had input with features such as Rockbusters, Songs of Phrase, Do We Need ’em, Knob News, Cheeky Freak of the Week, Monkey News and Educating Ricky. Their last show for XFM aired on July 2, 2005, after which they chose to switch the show’s format from radio to podcasting.