Karl, Ricky and Stephen - Channel 4 (10/3/11)

[@Januaryastral]

Stephen Merchant has to be one of the quickest and wittiest people I've ever seen or heard of. As much as I love Gervais I do miss the bite that Merchant appears to have brought to their collaborations. I know some people can't bear him, especially on the XFM shows/Animated series/podcasts but personally I feel that he is responsible for some, in fact many of the funniest moments, stories and retorts/comebacks of all those early shows as well as his world-class comedy writing and is under rated.

[@ufcfighter453]

Yes i totally agree!

[@schpleeb]

Amen!

[@missonihill]

I've always thought the same!!

[@J.L.Media.]

To get the best out of each of them all three need to be involved. Absolutely a magic combination.

[@notjustmedamnit]

Spot on!

[@neversever1985]

All compliment each other perfectly. Their xfm shows and the podcasts are legendary. Never get old. Timeless. Shame they went their separate ways but their work still keeps me entertained regularly. Weird innit

[@omegaman6494]

Hopefully one day they'll reunite even if its just a one off

[@J.L.Media.]

1.10 is one of the funniest Steve moments. I love it when he manages to steal the show a little.

[@trystandavies2469]

He's so quick witted, I'm surprised he's not been on more panel shows

[@Collab2023-zx1mr]

Even Karls Smile. You can tell he even thinks Steve is Funny he just won't fully say it. Ricky is pretty amazed how witty Steve is

[@lucasm3879]

@@trystandavies2469 He’s a bit big time for the panel show circuit, directing films etc - I think he did do Would I Lie To You once. He did Big Fat Quiz of 2022.

[@Kjca_1998]

Steve was so underrated in this trio

[@stuartgould3111]

Definitely not

[@milesr94]

Definitely

[@lauramichelle1767]

So so underrated

[@RiC_David]

He wasn't underrated by anyone, he was, is, and always will be massively appreciated within the RSK shows. Underrated doesn't mean great, it means under rated. He is near universally acclaimed among fans of these shows - this is the opposite of underrated. Well technically overrated is the opposite, but as we're talking semantics I should probably acknowledge that.

[@lauramichelle1767]

@@RiC_David he’s a lot more funny than Ricky yet somehow didn’t go on to have as good as a career as Ricky, a lot of people actually don’t like Steve during the RSK times but I think he carried the show a lot of the time he is so quick witted and great comebacks that often go un noticed because Ricky loved the sound of his own voice so much 😂😂

[@indieskeptic]

I just love the way Karl looks at the other two, such amazement in his eyes.

[@Brandooooo5]

Eyes bulging with imagined riches...

[@kaiplotnikoff9169]

This is my favourite interview/video recording of the 3 of them. So chilled out and such a relaxed environment. Really feels like listening to them have a chat in a pub.

[@hyphynigga420]

The way they both look at the back of his head in the last minute shows you how perfect of a trio they are

[@benlord5579]

I could listen to these guys all day long and not get bored. miss this trio!

[@mattyjohnsson257]

I hope you've heard all the XFM material.

[@jsmith498]

"Why are we talking about this?" Sums up their entire 10 years together.

[@greyforge27]

I love the little ways Karl gets back at them: insinuating that Stephen is a freak and such

[@Januaryastral]

Yea, but he never has a go at Ricky!

[@kirkclarke2931]

@@HavenBear yeh agree that's his salary, but he has stood up to him when needed. He must have found hard to look other way when being bullied, but guess he knew it was just for podcast cos these interviews they give him more credit and Respect.

[@CartoonSlug]

​@@Januaryastral He knows Ricky is his bread and butter!

[@AA-hg5fk]

Karl does have a pop at Ricky on occasion, saying he looked a mess and complaining about how lazy and annoying Ricky is

[@JanNiklasRunge]

Love how Karl is suddenly like what the fuck am I talking about. :D

[@archiewall124]

9:34 is incredible. The pause after he says ‘I don’t know if I’ve got extra sensitive ones’ is absolutely genius.

[@trystandavies2469]

1:07 "Always ways of making friends at school.....when you're also at school not when.." so quick witted is Merch 😆

[@vividhkothari1]

Ricky's comedic acting at 09:11 of being uncomfortable is so funny.

[@mangore623]

9:00 when Ricky starts to panic when Karl starts spouting-off some really weird shit

[@WilsoMusic]

looks more like he’s aroused by it

[@happyslap.rookie]

that was pretty leftfield from karl, they did look quite spooked by it

[@1995abv]

Imagine new podcasts:'(

[@scottster8858]

I wish, but I doubt it would ever happen.

[@1995abv]

I know sad times

[@Stormbubi]

twitter.com/rickygervais/status/869268954908327937?lang=de

[@wr3stl3r]

karl's grin @ 8:39 is so innocent and so pure. god bless that man!

[@hardcorejoey88]

They should organize a "this is your life" for Karl which is based on the podcast/radio. Could have the rough looking baby, Auntie Nora,the horse that the neighbors had and the big headed lads as guests. "...well she's here tonight...Scruffy Sandra!" etc etc

[@chrisbutler6597]

"We tried bringing in the pet magpie, but it flew away"

[@nickg9170]

Nobody would sit next to scruffy Sandra

[@69-Dwayne_pipe]

4:25 😂 the stare back 😂

[@EnzoLuca10]

Every interview, literally every interview, podcast they do i laugh out load at least three times, fantastic!

[@rusty1923]

Eyes that pop out of their head...Steve.

[@jdp117]

This is the funniest clip of these three I've seen / heard for a while!! They need to do a series 3 like this

[@PHILADELPHIAFLYERS88]

The reason Ricky is king is at 9:07 when he smiles sort of in a worride way at the camera, it´s just brilliant!

[@Collab2023-zx1mr]

Well the signature state at the camera. It's effective but he also loves setting that up

[@OliverBranch]

"When they're not fighting crime." lol Gotta love Steve.

[@TK-ux5du]

When Karl is talking about squeezing a kitten, Ricky turns into Derek for a few seconds!! 🤣🤣

[@crs925x7]

1:11 gets me every time

[@coreytrevor4eva]

5:42 Steve thinking about "if only I had a pound for every download" LOL

[@OliverBranch]

I love how at 9:10 when Karl's demonstrating squeezing a kitten's head, Ricky and Steve look up with that "can you edit that out?" face. XD

[@notjustmedamnit]

Maybe it's just me but... I've always thought Karl's major talent is holding his laugh, even when he exaggerates and makes fun of himself. Karl explaining how he laughed at the lady pushing a pram pretty much testifies of him having a higher intelligence then this trio would ever admit.

[@matthewstephens6848]

He laughs all the time - I always think it's daft how they always say he never laughs. He's pissing himself all the time on those early XFM shows. :) He is good at not laughing though, you're right.

[@sjn6704]

Matthew Stephens he only laughed at first. There's a notable cut off point where he completely stops laughing. Probably from being broken by the other two

[@matthewstephens6848]

I can think of loads of times he laughs during XFM right through to Idiot Abroad and the promos for Idiot Abroad.

[@sjn6704]

I think he only laughed once in S3, didnt laugh at all in S4, and didn't laugh in the podcasts once. He did laugh a couple of times in the Idiot Abroad stuff, yes, but he definitely stopped laughing as often after S2 of Xfm. Definitely doesnt laugh 'loads' either

[@matthewstephens6848]

I can't go around counting his laughs - I just know that he laughs all the time. Obviously not when Ricky is trying to make the XFM shows hell for him - they're my favourite ones. hahaha

[@solyentbrak1]

"Isnt you who said youd like to slap a baby?" "NO, not slap that makes it sound really bad, just hit the back of its head" LOL

[@KEEPtheFAIT]

Awwww, Karl looks so happy when Ricky's saying that they probably would've been mates!

[@onree317]

Seeing Karl smile is the best thing EVER!!!

[@IRCW]

These 3 are like water fire and air. I love them all so much they are so important

[@Craydlin]

I love these three together so much

[@MrCheesyBaconBits]

9:03 Cuteness inspires aggression

[@iamdanthomas]

2006? Kids with big heads who didn't hang around together because that would've been too obvious were first mentioned on the 16th of February 2002.

[@th3smallgod]

The kids with big heads were first mentioned in like 2002! still going on about them 10 years later haha.

[@TehCream]

I love when Steve looks at the back of Karl's head when he's talking about the shape of a baby's head. Haha

[@oasis4ever92]

"when your also at school AHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAA"

[@Jk-vl9bs]

Karl can't hold eye contact with Steve 😂

[@cartmanofsp]

“Karl goes ‘oh let’s not do anything, I’ve got some grouting to do.”

[@rollinghills22]

This is on my bucket list, to just sit in a room with these three and listen to them talk lol

[@vshekar]

Wow this is like the last time they were all together. The mention of Steve and The Office hints at disagreements about their next project

[@juk2023]

quality, absolute quality!

[@TheScydeFX]

From 0.50 to 1.20 is why I love Steve haha. And they were talking about the kids with big heads in 2001!

[@S7EVE_P]

The last 5 seconds 😂😂😂

[@DavidOCru]

9:03-08 ricky's reaction and awkward smile got me laughing big time

[@isaacnellist97]

i love this interview because karls in a really good mood

[@TURBODORK2]

when i first saw The office i never knew Gervais had such a high pitch laugh , when i watched the dvd extras there was a little of it , THEN i watched the ricky gervais show

[@Beachcomber95]

I think Ricky is a bit dunk in this. Definitely a good drunk

[@Milan_Smidt]

Stephen at 9:12 LOL!!

[@Cityweaver]

My absolute FAVORITE Karl moment is any time they get him to talking about the weirdest things and he always goes two or three sentences in before giving the same laugh and stopping himself. It has been over 10 years. He still falls for it.

[@ENigma-um8zw]

Cannot truly articulate how much I miss these people together. Wish Ricky and Steve could reconcile and we’d have world peace

[@emyrwyn604]

why do I never get bored of the kids with big heads, or auntie nora or the woman in kwik save nicking biscuits? Genius! :)

[@jacketylon]

These three are almost better than the old top gear trio

[@reviBeans]

this is almost my favourite interview. "when you're also at school"!

[@99clemsonfan]

Stephen: Who would be the one with all the porn mags? Karl *whispering*: Yeah that's true. I died laughing.

[@jamesjonesrocket]

steve is very under-rated. I love the way they all have different kinds of humour, but they all work well together

[@topshot2219]

You're watching the Michael Jordan of comedy who only picks up the ball when he feels like it... or needs a new kitchen...

[@honeyglamourdancehug]

the kitten bit at the end rickys face 9:11! FUCK ME THATS FUNNY LOL

[@LifeOfRy]

Even when silent Karl's mouth is constantly open. The hallmark of gormlessness.

[@jonny4866]

is this in slow motion?

[@quadraproptic]

Ricky and steve's faces at 9:11 = priceless

[@cartmanofsp]

God I miss this

[@scratich1]

I love that @ 8:58 both Steve and Ricky look at the back of Carl's head.

[@w0rml0rd13]

Karls in a good mood in this one.

[@JamesGormleyMusic]

9:02 David Brent enters the room 😂

[@mitsterful]

I like it when Karl smiles, it makes a nice change

[@iloveneytiri]

Does anyone else find thay are always watching karl? I hardly looked at the other two watching this.

[@slytown]

Karl having a go at Steve makes me so happy.

[@95Lodgey]

Does anyone know where the other part to this interview is? I seem to remember Karl talking about working in B and Q and insulting Ricky's 'Fonze' jacket! Can't seem to find it anywhere!

[@OliverBranch]

"When they weren't fighting crime" XD

[@jl121982]

Ricky is the happiest person on earth....to a great extent thanks to Karl....

[@SidneyCrosberry]

@warrenvazquez is that one where he looked at the old guy's pants?

[@Asgoodasitgets146]

my bucket list... sit in that room with these 3 and talk like this

[@DragonsRule02]

Ricky's laugh gets me every. Single. Time.

[@cjxked12]

"Whose the one with all of the porn mags? Would of been me". Karl: "That's true" hahaha, Karl's little comments are the best!

[@warrenvazquez]

@BigBagsForRent what about the conversation where karl was relating the story about the old, tanned guy who had met president reagan etc...? was that a podcast or xfm?

[@ElMufro]

Love the last sentence!

[@yannick4123]

i love rickys smile at 9:04

[@LaurenNZ81]

that first minute 20 is gold... I love Steve :)

[@imthetube44]

Sounds like an international newspaper headline.

[@eibborthompson]

I don't think Steve gets enough credit. Ricky is undoubtedly hilarious, but personally I think Steve is actually funnier... or at least wittier

[@DS-uy6jw]

Ricky is the engine, Steve drives.

[@JJGoldstriker]

This clip is actually funnier than the podcasts.

[@jaryd12345]

I don't know who would dislike this it's brilliant... and I don't think babies or kittens use youtube

[@dedpxl]

hahahaha this is great, cant believe I didn't see this earlier

[@Phethario]

5:14 what the hell is Karl looking at???

[@ToySouljah.]

What Karl mentions at the end (something is so cute you want to squeeze it's head) is an actual thing people experience. It's not just Karl being Karl...for once lol.

[@liamnevilleviolist1809]

5:16 - Karl looking up in childlike wonder basically sums him up.

[@LJofSpadesTV]

They're just the best. How cool would it be to hang out with these three?

[@Seanw115]

The way ricky looks at the camera at 9:11 .. looks demented haha!!

[@Wyley123]

Thank you kind sir

[@frankiesculion6503]

Love Karl he is so funny 😀

[@lewisbarr5659]

Still the best trio of all time. One day these guys will be back and it will be fucking glorious ❤️

[@Collab2023-zx1mr]

Lets write an amazing show like the office. You can tell Steve's like yeah man we could have a bunch of good projects out

[@Tim_Climie]

"We won't share, the technology..."

[@billybear2333]

It's so nice just these 3 having a drink and chatting shit, so entertaining to watch, stephens little jokes are underrated also

[@Anon6655321]

Gheegle: When something is so ridiculously cute that you want to pinch it. That is the Filipino word for the feelings Karl has towards kittens.

[@BethanyGordon1992]

Anyone know the episode where Karl laughs?

[@sora000111]

Odd remark but I love how much effort Karl puts in to hiding the bulmers logo when he takes a drink