The Ricky Gervais Show - Christmas Special Part 1 on Radio 2

[@Danshephard24]

Anyone listening on Xmas 2024?!

[@Mr.Frosty-b2y]

Here for the annual listen. Merry Christmas

[@Danshephard24]

Merry Christmas 🎄

[@santino4561]

I've got one final 12 hour shift tomorrow and then driving to my family's straight after, going to put this on in the car

[@427max]

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL AROUND THE WORLD ❤❤❤ LOVE TO ALL AS WELL

[@crickcrackcricketycrack5501]

But how can you prove you're listening in 2024? I bet it'll put your little bold head to bursting point

[@daniele551]

“In case anyone wants to listen to this show again.” *Ricky and Steve laugh*. If only they knew.

[@NxDoyle]

They knew. It was just a vehicle for a gag.

[@Scallion_D]

@@NxDoyle Yep.

[@gibsondanny]

@Ben O'Neill They really did know. They knew how popular the show was.

[@courtenayjones4632]

👏bring👏it👏back👏

[@JD-Media]

@@gibsondanny No way they thought these radio shows would still be listened to over and over again 20 years later.

[@amg2718]

Wow...if only the knew 15 years later and were still listening. Have this on every Christmas 😊

[@stark2095]

Merry Christmas everyone. We are still going strong on this one ❤

[@ChrisOliver4307]

I'm going on 9 years of listening to this on Christmas Eve while I wrap presents

[@aceyspud551]

"I wouldn't paint a picture of that." He is brilliant at playing with these sayings!

[@jamiel.harding4554]

Merry Christmas everyone - 2020 has been one hell of a year, but at least we have these to listen to. A light in the darkness.

[@shegarfis2046]

You too, hope 2021 is better for us all x

[@one5643]

I’m here too. Merry Christmas my dudes

[@williamsmith666]

@@shegarfis2046 I've come from the year 2021 and, well...you might be disappointed.

[@5thSSwiking]

So people get to sit at home and your talking like it's the blitz. Harden up

[@jamiel.harding4554]

@@5thSSwiking I worked throughout actually, and with war veteran grandparents I would never compare Covid to the Blitz - but what’s wrong with wishing people well?

[@staffordandy]

They laugh at somebody listening to this again, I listen to this every Christmas 😂

[@adrianandlaura]

We can't listen to Happy Xmas (War is Over) without whispering "Happy Christmas Steve, Happy Christmas Ricky" at the beginning.

[@Lamedvavnik]

I'd love to see a show where Karl takes Ricky and Steve around the estate where he grew up. Showing them where tattoo Stan lived, where the horse in the house was and his school where all the freaky kids were educated.

[@MeaningSeekerPod]

Brilliant idea!

[@hublotkingcole683]

need to see his year book

[@Sheriff_GrimLaw]

That is a great idea! He could show us where Hugh Phaze was and maybe we could see some of the big 'ead and webbed hand people and people with big eyelids! x

[@outsiderko]

maybe a sitcom based on his childhood

[@indecentproposal9473]

I don't think anyone was educated there man

[@irishONgaming]

“He’s done you, Reverend!” The Ricky Gervais show, where we pick on the clergy at Christmas! Brilliant

[@mckill85]

As always every year...listening to the Christmas specials in the run up to it 🎅🎄

[@morganmellin7099]

The regular listeners were used to Jonathon Ross and then stumbled upon this comedic work of art and never went back.

[@omikronweapon]

"Pwesenting: Wicky Gewvais, Steven Mewchant and Kawl Pilkington!" [crowd goes wild] "And now back to me again!" [cwickets]

[@thecurmudgeon3131]

Well, holy shit. I've listened to the XFM shows and the podcasts about three times and didn't know these existed until now. I'm excited.

[@JayGC]

Wow. As a listener of these for about 8 years I’ve JUST NOW found out about these two radio 4 shows. Wow. It’s like I’ve found a little treasure chest.

[@Accostation]

Like a box of money you didn't know about.

[@benguilford880]

2024 and still listening

[@WickSounds]

Yeah, merry Christmas an that to all the little fellas.right thats that

[@alexbanzeeland2944]

And through to 2025.. and beyond!!

[@_Super_Hans_]

After about 5 years of listening to the XFM shows this is amazing, I've heard the other BBC show (French food in hand) but never this, such a happy moment to have a brand new episode it's like they've reformed.

[@adriansimpson9134]

The secret ingredient is Karl

[@bourneultamatum]

@@adriansimpson9134 oh yeah big secret Karl is

[@treehousekohtao]

Is the bottom half of Karl on fire?

[@derek5395]

@@treehousekohtao Only whilst a fireman is telling him to leave a burning building.

[@kayaarkin8145]

Merry Christmas to anyone listening in 2020 lockdown!

[@mckill85]

Love revisiting these in the run up to Christmas 🎄🎄....just can't believe how quickly it comes around each year. Halloween first of course so I listen to Karl's ghost stories too 🎃🎃

[@nobrakesukspeedway]

I don’t understand why you have a special day for them. Just have em when you want

[@jonnelsonguitar]

me too. :)

[@adammonaghan9592]

Who else is here cause listening to this has became a christmas tradition?

[@nikunashi3494]

Me

[@user-gl8qu7qf2q]

'You know how he got those gifts, were they for Christmas or his birthday? ' . I've listened to these podcasts for years, allways re visit this one at Christmas, this has to be one of the best quotes from the K man and reactions from Ricky

[@pizzaboy1250]

Happy Christmas to everyone

[@MinaF99]

I LOVE Karl hijacking the show to send out his little message of "cheer someone up an that" so cute

[@stephenphillips2065]

I love the bit where karl asks if the presents for baby jesus are for his birthday or Christmas and ricki's laugh and the fairytale in new York starts playing. ..perfect!

[@freakkiller277]

"Radio 2" doesn't have the same zing as "XFM 104.9 with Steve Merchant and Karly Pilkboys".

[@cartmanofsp]

+deeingalaplike Bobbity boo

[@33hegemon]

+Poop .Stink Steve Mitchell

[@gasparagusproductions3563]

'Mechant!!! At least my mom don't cut my hair!'

[@cheeseontoast9418]

little karly pilkingbod

[@lobsterairsoft499]

slee 1993 pilky little pilkers bald headed wingeing twaaaaa

[@neeru818]

Wow the audio quality on this is so much better than the XFM ones. It really was a tinpot station wasn't it?

[@TheNelmes]

+Neeraj Mohandas absolutely

[@GooglyEyedJoe]

Yup I mean you don't usually hear noises this clear - 26:41

[@cameronwilliams4738]

I actually disagree, some XFM recordings sounded really bad but most of them sound abit clearer than this ; the low mid range sounds very fuzzy and distorted from the tape. Sounds like abit to much gain.

[@marcviej.5635]

@@cameronwilliams4738 It really has its charm, I've grown to love it, lofi nostalgia

[@AaronSmith0]

Are you having a laugh? This is full of artifacts and a horrible sharpness. XFM had a dull softness to it

[@xfmmanktwat9383]

Happy Christmas to all who listen to the xfm show

[@haydenrudland1760]

That time of year again🙌🏻 I end up here every year without fail! I’m based in Cyprus for now but can’t wait to get back to the UK and celebrate! Merry Christmas people🎅🏻

[@eleanordavies9815]

Same here haha. Cyprus is lovely. Merry Christmas! 🎄

[@stuartgould4819]

I can’t believe they got on radio 2 hahahaha I’ve listened and watched everything they’ve all done and just found this little beauty haha amazing made my Father’s Day

[@babyshambler]

I remember listening to some of this show on the way to pick up booze for Christmas with my m8 and my dad. Grrrr. Great memories.

[@SmD-ff5xd]

Grrrr.

[@scottyg3406]

1 week pre Christmas 2021 🎄 and I'd just like to wish all of you genius people (for loving these 3) a very Merry or Happy Christmas! Though they are no entrance requirements this still feels very much like an exclusive cool club. This content could NEVER happen in this day and age of PC correctness but thank goodness it's here and here's to it always being available for free so new fans can experience this as well!

[@mckill85]

Yesss it's that time again...Appy Christmas an that.....

[@sammcnamara6662]

I cannot believe it, I thought I had listened to every single episode but never this one! I am going to enjoy this 😃

[@wormswithteeth]

Wild energy for Radio 2.

[@littleCarmine]

Wild is the new buzzword of the internet

[@ThePontiacBandit911]

I don’t know why, but I really love the fact that Ricky has met Steve’s parents. There’s a level of intimacy there.

[@songcrow]

Steve's dad was in the office with them

[@dylansharp5549]

Merry Christmas everyone, 2021 been a bit better, heres to 2022! 👍

[@Rockdogz]

Anyone here listening in 2021!? Your a Bloody Legend!! 👏🏼👌🏻🤣🍻

[@songcrow]

Listening 2024 now

[@BucketManTv]

Truly even entering 2022, this show is a light that will never go out (mic drop)

[@Nodamnusernamesleft]

"No, Bod made him in his image". Possibly the funniest thing Ricky ever said!

[@GooglyEyedJoe]

25:30 - Steve's angry response sums up almost every episode of the entire XFM show and podcast.

[@megan5873]

I love the moments of absolute gold on these podcast. Ricky's "Cattle for Christ" anecdote

[@omikronweapon]

I love how Karl comes up with "thought of the day" himsélf and then immediately goes "well, I didn't have a lot of time to prepare, did I?"

[@skeleetoon]

I love the fact that there reading a question that just came in while on air, yet there still trying to prove that it's live 47:50

[@alandodd3184]

look at Steve, he didn't live near a power plant gets me every time

[@samwebb5329]

Time to listen to the Christmas shows again! Thanks again Man Moth, and merry Christmas!

[@GroinStrain_]

RIP Terry Wogan, broadcasting legend. Cheers Man Moth, maybe my favourite channel on KZbin, definitely the channel I spend the most time on! XD

[@DabbaDont]

Christmas Day 2024

[@felts5mj362]

Merry Christmas 2022. Listening to this Christmas Classic, hope everyone is having a good one

[@heythisisminenotyours]

The laugh into the fairytale of new York is perfection

[@Dilkingt0nne]

I always like when Karl tries a proper joke aha

[@Lobxx1]

Merry Christmas to all who celebrate ❤🎉

[@Samouraii]

Merry Christmas Everyone!

[@iaincampbell4975]

Happy 2022 to the best corner of the internet!

[@427max]

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO EVERYONE ❤, sending love to everyone from Vancouver Island

[@Samouraii]

Happy Christmas Everyone 🙌🏻

[@notmyname9261]

Ricky's method of proving that they are "live" just proves that they recorded it on the same day.

[@derek5395]

Was there a question that it wasn't recorded in one day? I don't think I understand what you mean here

[@LouieC]

Any other Americans here? Surely I can't be the only one

[@Justcanadianjanjan]

You are. Lol Americans don’t get this humour. 🤣 I’m just kidding ya.

[@AJPflooringuk]

Hopefully 😄

[@lmarajoyce4676]

🇨🇦 here

[@stustu9717]

I say toob

[@alexiscondit898]

From Oregon here, been listening for 10 plus years...

[@maxmattt]

Merry Christmas

[@mckill85]

Can't believe it's that time of the year again already...mad innit?

[@SIGHBOY6]

wow i havent heard this one!!! thanks for posting!

[@alexiscondit898]

The Christmas specials might be my favorite recordings these three ever did.

[@stu1701E]

Oh no, here I am at the (brilliant) Radio 2 shows again, after listening to the entire XFM series twice through since Christmas! Really wish there was more radio material - the podcasts just don't have the same replay value.

[@ThePontiacBandit911]

6:07 The difference between the quality of gifts from the XFM broadcasts is astounding! A Madonna platinum disc versus a DVD of ‘Bread’. 🤷🏻‍♀️ Oh and let’s not forget Ladder 49, of course!

[@LifeOfRy]

HELLO!!!! CHILDREN OF THE COOORN!!!

[@Dilkingt0nne]

@@LifeOfRy Rose Red. NEVER HEARD OF ITTTT

[@LifeOfRy]

@@Dilkingt0nne starring Peter WHORE-tunn (I tried to capture the way Steve says it)

[@danieljellicoe]

Who is listening today to kick off Christmas?

[@sneezydeezymcdeluxe7015]

This episode is actually brilliant.

[@PatrickByrne-t4c]

Xmas 2023. Tradition continues 🎉

[@Hannahliz1]

That fucking tongue/mouth sound Karl makes in his Rockbusters clue 😆 he does it so many times!

[@jeremybds1901]

Thank you

[@Scallion_D]

Love Ricky's MATE during Rockbusters.

[@daniele551]

Karl: I knew Suzanne, me girlfriend, wanted a camera Ricky: No I love how he doesn’t need the rest of the story to decide if Karl’s wrong

[@HaydnG266]

The story of the antiques is told again in the podcasts

[@michaelreddington1234]

Merry Christmas Everyone. What a shit year it’s been (2020) but these three have been some light relief during it. Here’s to a much better 2021 hopefully

[@E83X]

Merry Christmas Moth x

[@reddragon4482]

I love the Vicar emailing in to have a go lmao! That's hilarious lol.

[@steflfc2007]

Merry Christmas 2018

[@AA-hg5fk]

Merry Christmas buddy, listening on Christmas day!

[@lachlanneal9375]

These don’t get old I’ve listened about 3 times through

[@alexprentice6648]

Merry Christmas in 2020!!!

[@AmarylisFlow]

love it! Ricky and Steve definitely came up with some of those questions themselves

[@charlies5552]

"An' he can see the bloke who's dressed up as like, Father Christmas. And he's handin 'em out with his hands...and his feet an' that"

[@mckill85]

'Me mam's budgie died last night....dont laugh at that!' 🤣🤣🤣

[@joewilliams3025]

This is absolutely hilarious.

[@cartmanofsp]

From the pop band Bluh

[@davidjb-750]

Love listening to Karl’s memories of his childhood on the Racecourse Estate in Sale. Takes me back when I used to visit my Nana who lived on the same Estate.

[@swansox]

Wasn't the mere fact that they were reading the guy's question on air proof that it was live? :D

[@louisasmiles]

This is the best one. Its kind and relaxed.

[@Dilkingt0nne]

The going from ladder 49 on VHS, Scotland Rocks, and wild weather that Karl hadn’t rewound as prizes. To a Madonna platinum disk is hilarious

[@victoriaollier2345]

“Right Clue 1- Put the er.....” “Oh for fu-“

[@smilezor]

47:37 one of the best karl bits ever

[@theouter_banks7260]

McFigroll I agree, it had me in tears.

[@jeremyc9593]

@@MichaelWake95 It's the main reason why I always come back to this. That and "They used to use tigers a lot, so I'd shoot one of them in the head".

[@TheEpicFaliGamer]

Still listening to this 18 years later

[@eleanordavies9815]

“Me mams buggie died last night” HOWLIN 😂😂😂

[@tmvincent90]

I wouldn’t paint a picture of that always makes me laugh lol

[@LifeOfRy]

34:01 one of my favourite Karl moments of ALL time.

[@lucaslorenz8812]

Right up there with his answer to what is a Babylonian.

[@LifeOfRy]

@@lucaslorenz8812that staggers me to this day. Ricky gives the example of “what’s an Evertonian” (although granted I’ve only heard that term in reference to football supporters, as opposed to being a Liverpudlian, ie from Liverpool which would’ve been a far more helpful example) and Karl just chops off the entire “lonian” part of the word and simply goes for “baba” … unbelievable. He truly is a bald little round headed buffoon of a man. And I love him with all my heart. 😂

[@samwebb5329]

Time to go for another round, Merry Christmas man moth!

[@abbipage1]

Made in the image of Bod XD so hilariously brilliant :D

[@bourneultamatum]

James Blunt is the only rockbuster I've ever worked out from the clue rather than just guessing a band name that fits the initials!

[@sneezydeezymcdeluxe7015]

Think I've only ever worked out a maximum of three Rockbusters on these shows. One of them was Mister Mister. Can't remember what the others were.

[@winocarpenter]

But I don’t know any artist called Jam’s Blunt mate

[@alandodd3184]

I think these three rockbusters are among the best he's ever done.

[@tez9302]

Listening Xmas eve 23😂😂

[@DunkeysLongLostSon]

47:37 Best one ever, probably. Just brilliant. "Look at him looking up at the sky! Look at him!"

[@SIGHBOY6]

Time to dust this one off. havent listened to it in years

[@JakeWilliams283]

Karl’s catalogue story is actually very sweet.

[@RandomThumbVids]

Ten years ago, today!