Why Ricky Gervais Gave This Delivery Driver An Acting Career

[@HappyHourPodcast]

Let us know who your fave character in Derek was and why it was definitely Kev

[@erol4130]

Karl

[@tokyoDRIFTA]

Kev's brother

[@chrishallwood7458]

KARL

[@KianDoherty]

Derek 100%

[@bharatbhutia1147]

Shelia

[@360Fov]

David Earle is one of the funniest people on the planet... he's an absolute master of subtlety despite having the most overtly whacky characters.

[@jxkecxrty]

Best character on the show

[@CEP73]

Never laughed as hard at any charecter in anything in my life. Yeah Karl is funny but David is fkin hysterical!!

[@Droneaway-72]

Well said David

[@DarkLordofTheSith69]

It's true ..hes got some old videos of him in character as Brian and hes just talking about his set of door keys and I was in bits .." the big old front door key , it's not about what it looks like its all about getting that front door open "

[@adam01101]

Need to get Karl Pilkington on would be the best podcast of all time

[@Shrnirpledorp]

That guy is so f kin funny I need more of him I don’t find Ricky or any comedian funnier than that goofy prick 😂

[@padster491]

Yes yes yes

[@kieransteers]

Honestly would be top top

[@Weightsguru]

Class

[@GH29111]

He wouldn’t do it

[@blackcountrydiecast4708]

"I'm not a failure because I didn't succeed. I'm a failure because I didn't try." Kev's best line ever

[@mattyctill]

heartbreaking really

[@gazman6536]

@OverlordAudiobooks ooooh you’re ‘ard…coz of the….

[@Franstan49]

​@@gazman6536 🤣🤣🤣

[@thewanderingjap]

@OverlordAudiobooks I've never seen so much bull in my life, you have a anime pp and claiming your some sort of elite man.

[@MarlboroughBlenheim1]

Yes but not original

[@brandonm8901]

Derek is my absolute favourite show, had no idea David had such limited acting experience before it - not only was Kev crude and hilarious, but some of his monologues to camera were truly touching. "I'm not a failure because I didn't succeed, I'm a failure because I didn't try" is a brilliant quote.

[@nachojimenez9543]

Not ashamed to admit that scene had me leaking

[@sneezydeezymcdeluxe7015]

That line had absolutely perfect delivery and execution.

[@martinmcgrath1985]

Have you only ever watched one program in your life?

[@the_trooper_72]

Kev is sooo funny!!

[@bazglsgw1208]

He was class in Afterlife hilarious in every sceane. Esp one with Jon Wilkinson who kept losing it big time 😂

[@Samwich88]

He’s so shy and self critical he doesn’t put himself out there enough. An amazing character player, Brian gittins as his stand up persona and Kev in Derek are absolutely fantastic. And a lovely man.

[@BenHikesOutdoors]

I’m proud to admit that I shed a tear during Kev’s emotional speech on Derek, Brilliant acting 👏

[@Coxy-b34]

Fanstastic wasn't it.

[@BT-ot6gm]

The caravan outtake scenes from derek are some of the funniest things I’ve ever seen, love David earl

[@cd9400]

Oh yes, those outtakes are hilarious! 😆

[@JamesG89]

Open her legs like a big pair of scissors, and what's staring at me looks like some sort of diseased badger

[@BT-ot6gm]

@@JamesG89 🤣🤣 if she was to reverse in I wouldn't have a bloody chance so I always like to do it that way and make sure her arsehole is winking at me

[@JamesG89]

@@BT-ot6gm how does he even come up with that stuff. Felt sorry for the lady that played Janice, head and neck like a blind cobblers thumb

[@kaidiya2403]

“Give my little balls a bit of breathing space” “ it’s like fitting in to a tin of Spam” 😂

[@shanekelley7682]

The greatest outtakes EVER are delivered by this guy! And I mean every programme ever made. The Caravan scene always cheers me up. ( Diseased badger)

[@markpercy4277]

Couldn't agree more, bloody hilarious

[@hirkballs]

"Shhhh. Derek's asleep" 🤣🤣🤣

[@ImperialSkateboards]

Totally agree!! 😂

[@Real_vizion]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@JW-qf2fx]

his "beaver" song at the table too - that scene / the outakes and the part where he sharts has me in creases every time

[@cj5594]

Kev Twine in Derek is the greatest comedy character I’ve ever seen

[@jackward121]

“Floss? What am I a batty boy now” 😂😂😂😂

[@kaidiya2403]

“Would you urinate with me up at the train station” 😂

[@Mikebuster]

sign of the twine mate

[@traviescratchcards5875]

@@kaidiya2403 'yeah its overlooked by the estate' had me dead 🤣🤣

[@jackward121]

@@traviescratchcards5875 “8 ounces of pure blood sausage.. coming right at ya”

[@FilmFanAiden]

Honestly the best guest you have had. Been a listener since the start and the chemistry between each other was spot on. Alfie was fantastic on this!

[@chuckclarridge3837]

He was by far the best character in the show. So funny every time. Ricky has an amazing knack for spotting gold when he sees it.

[@adamg8814]

Brian and Kev were some of my favourite characters in Ricky Gervais’ work. David Earl deserves an Oscar for playing those two

[@robg71]

I honestly did not know Earle was not an actor. He's an amazing Talent. That's the Brilliance of Gervais, he finds people Like Pilkington, Earle etc. Kev was a brilliant character, Derek seen the good in him, despite all his faults. Brilliant writing and acting.

[@exposuretherapy]

Watching him sip special brew off a carpet was an Oscar worthy performance!

[@CockMcBallsddd]

That's a man committed to his comedy. Lol.

[@redbennyweb]

Kev was the best part of Derek, i would love to see Kev get his own series with his brother and Dougie the Handyman lol

[@Gndlf_TheOrange]

David Earl is a genius. His stand-up show was just extraordinary 😂

[@mistacoz]

Everyone needs to get on the Chatabix patreon and sweet talk him into getting Gittins to make an appearance on their tour.

[@theomiz3]

David's a wonderful actor. He's great in Derek and in Brian & Charles. Hilarious in After Life, too.

[@pommiebears]

He’s hilarious, and I want to thank him for the laughs, as Derek was amazing! I recently visited my family in England, as I live in Australia now, and my parents and I watched the entire thing. Truly wonderful. I love Ricky, and that goes without saying. I appreciate the heart warming moments, and the belly laughing. Merry Christmas 🎄

[@jsyvret472]

David earle and Joe Wilkinson do a podcast called gossip mongers and it's one of the funniest things I've ever listened to. People write in about messed up things that have happened to them and these two read them out. I want it to blow up so they put more effort into episodes because its just absolute 🥇

[@traviescratchcards5875]

Dave earls 'kev' is without a doubt, the BEST character ever thought up. The amount of times he's had me in stitches is unhealthy 😂 love derek its quality. Great podcast this

[@MyAmazingUsername]

Great guy. This made me watch Derek again. He is literally THE funniest character in the whole show. Love him.

[@sneezydeezymcdeluxe7015]

Alright boy

[@powerplant.]

Brian and Charles is up there for film of the year for me, David is fantastic.

[@WildlifeWithCookie]

Derek for me is Rickys best. David Earl seems a lovely bloke and the delivery of that infamous line mentioned was fantastic

[@Jordan-gz8yi]

One of the funniest actors in the UK right now. Theres one thing that actually surprised me is that before now I had never seen David Earl out of character. It was near impossible to find a photo of what he actually looked like

[@hmu05366]

He’s exactly like Charlie Chaplin

[@MrObiwan1]

He needs to be on TV more, he is consistently brilliant !!!

[@stub6378]

Gervais is an absolute king maker. Great talent recognition.

[@trooperthatsall5250]

David Earl's Brian and Charles film is a gem, well acted, a joy to watch, if you want to have a good laugh watch that film. ~Trooper

[@alexjanons499]

The caravan scene in Derek was on of the funniest scenes in British TV

[@DINKL8ERG]

Me and my mate still laugh at that regularly 😂

[@regplasma7906]

David is such a natural actor / comedian .Ricky has changed his life ,but he deserves it.

[@blinard1]

He just so versatile. Plays a totally different character in every rivky gervais project......

[@lloydyboy8829]

I was absolutely one of those that didn’t take to Kev as a character in the first few episodes, it just felt like he didn’t need to be there. And then I soon realised exactly why he was there. I was wrong. David played it perfectly and Derek is one of my all time favourite sitcoms.

[@jpa_fasty3997]

The wig, the glasses, the catchphrase.... brilliant!

[@Flypidge]

David earle is easily one of the funniest blokes on TV, he plays two of the funniest characters i have ever seen on.....Kev and Brian have me in tears every time i watch them.....the outtakes are just as funny to.

[@danielwoodland9576]

love chatabix happy to see him on here played every ep of his from the start. I love the unprofessional appeal and day to day pod funny and i love it keep it up CRUNCH CRUNCH!!!

[@retropursuit992]

David Earle is actually incredible, if you haven't I'd strongly recommend watching Brian and Charles. Can't beat his odd humour!

[@justinstuart8382]

Ricky's character Derek was so endearing. He got a lot of stick for doing it but he should of been given an award! After all there are people like that in real life. It was brilliant. Made me laugh and cry

[@hmu05366]

Why should you be given the award though ?

[@justinstuart8382]

@@hmu05366 eh?

[@steveoshow4832]

Dave E provides us with a great life lesson ‘Better to be looked over than overlooked’ when his creative juices got him making the monster clip which he then sent off on a recommendation leading him to Ricky G & Stephen M. Credit to them sensing his immense talent and then Ricky exploring more with Derek and Afterlife with brilliant characters and dialogue that Dave E not only brought to life but provided such a richness and depth to someone flawed but oh so real. Given the opportunity Dave E could carry off a dramatic role with ease, the darker the better😎👌

[@whatasaverl6456]

I honestly think Kev is actually one of the best characters in the series. Ricky had a real knack for exploiting peoples potential until its refined enough for greatness.

[@DAVEHARSTON]

David Earl is brilliant one of my all time favourite British comedy actors

[@missq3989]

Derek was one of the best shows ever . It was a raw and beautiful insight into aged care . Derek was the embassador of the humble goodness . In service to others I loved it !

[@rfurdaylee]

EVERYTHING Gervais does, The Office, Extras, Derek, is solid gold. But strangley, his stand up comedy leaves me cold. Oh well.

[@michaelblackpool5719]

Love this guy! There’s a Derek outtake with Karl when they’re looking at the Salvation Army girl singing with the old people. One of the funniest videos I’ve ever seen in my life 😂

[@blahblahblah125]

I've watched the whole series of Derek at least 4 or 5 times only because of Kev. So funny and talented.

[@imnobody115]

Me and my ex used to watch Cumbo and to this day I think it’s one of the finest pieces of original comedy I’ve ever seen. Still remember the scenes now. Bravo

[@ryanwales8757]

Kev and Brian quality characters 👌make both Derek and after life for me!outakes are brilliant aswel

[@blackcountrydiecast4708]

easily the best character in Derek and afterlife!! he is pure comedy genius!!!

[@mikefaulder]

Cumbo was the character that me and my friends were obsessed with at Uni in about 2012. It’s the closest to an everyday character that you can get to and in my opinion the funniest he has created.

[@CoachJimWheeler]

This guy was hilarious, one of my favourite characters, the similar the character was in each show the better it was for me, he made every show he was in he killed it, great find

[@4IndieForever]

Knowing this makes me respect/love Gervais even more, and that already was impossible!

[@MancPeteYT]

Christ, David Earle has spent so much time with Ricky Gervais, he's caught his cackling laugh! XD Love it!

[@donaldduck2685]

That scene when Kevs brother cliff comes to visit him at the care home 😂😂😂 Sign of the twines ! “Doin the rivers ain’t I , county to county”

[@Yiyex11]

Brian and Charles was so fun! David can be funny, touching and many more. Super recommended

[@RBfilmsYT]

Never fail to get interesting guests

[@huwtindall7096]

That scene from Kev at the end of Derek was properly good acting - if you didn't shed a tear at that you don't have a heart

[@hmu05366]

Love the bit where he makes the chewing gum and fecla it right up the sagaloo

[@TamleughPark]

Yes Earl was bloody brilliant and hilarious as Kev, I really hope he keeps on working, esp after seeing him so serious in RL- a sign of a brill actor

[@Swa33er]

Derek took the best shortcut you can, the only shortcut that's good, the only shortcut that works.. And that's kindness.. WHAT a scene.. now we know why his fingers were shaking, genuine nerves.. WHAT an actor..

[@Grimmtombobulus]

David Earl is so underrated. Discovered him through his KZbin videos like Cumbo. So good.

[@leecorcoran6174]

“ what’s starring at me is like some diseased badger “ lol 😂😂😂😂best Derick outtake

[@Pfem]

90% of me hates Ricky gervais but when I hear stuff like this I can’t help but like him a little bit. Love the Ricky during the xfm shows but he seems so different now.

[@rayyrayy2723]

Kev from Derek was fucking top tier improv comedy I never fail to laugh

[@davidsweeting6876]

I quite often find myself crying with laugher when David Earle is on screen, such a funny guy, also if you haven't seen it watch the Derek caravan outtake video

[@uhlsport036]

One of the funniest actors going he’s brilliant in Derek

[@Zerotoahundred.]

My favourite bloke in the world. Whats worse than ants in your pants ... Micheal Jackson 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@MetalMatt]

Good chat, took me half the podcast to realise who he played in Derek lol! Hes certainly very different when not playing that character 😂 seems a very nice guy!

[@KiLN_]

Discovered David Earl through his Gittins spreaker show about 10 years ago, absolutely loved it, didn't know for ages that Gittins was a character, blew my mind when I found out. Went to see Brian Gittins doing his live show about 5 years ago, still the funniest show I've ever seen, and I've seen hundreds of comedy shows. The man is a comedy genius and I honestly don't think he knows it. Brian and Charles is effing hilarious. Crunch crunch etc... x

[@lesgeorge9166]

He’s brilliant! Kev twine vest character on there ! Loved the well get a pair of fing gloves there ! Scene 😂

[@Mizeyb2408]

Nice work on this pod ep boys! Crunch crunch David! 👋🏻

[@twelveightyone]

A gem of a find - David Earl is a genius actor.

[@the_trooper_72]

David Earl is absolutely amazing!!! I love Ricky Gervais but I always swerved Derek,. But having watched it, David is amazing in this, I know his character is seedy etc but David does such a great job of it!!!! 👍🏻💯👌🏻❤️

[@jaeden2806]

Best part of each show he's been on

[@Sambukerable]

I'm amazed he's not a trained actor.......he's one of my fav characters!!!! Good job wow!!!!

[@andrewmanley6558]

This was great! You need to get David Earl back on the pod sometime soon

[@SinisterSkyler]

you'd never think this is how he sounds and articulates his speech given his character from Afterlife and Derrick hahaha

[@spotted7763]

Love this guy. Such a great actor

[@Mike-ro8oh]

Love David Earl with a passion , great podcast ❤

[@man-a-head]

When you unpack what you said, you're basically passionately in love with him 😂😆👌🏾✌🏽 ...jokes 😎

[@Necrostoner]

David’s criminally underrated, he’s fucking hilarious.

[@Happinosis]

David Earle was utterly brilliant in both Derek and Afterlife, and his characters; they were clear straight away.

[@subliteral1380]

Love David's work on Derek! I had no idea he was the same guy that was in Extras.

[@chazmichael7967]

David Earle I LOVE YOU MAN, you're so funny. The world is not fair for not giving this man his own show

[@colinsmith9693]

Got his own movie

[@hmu05366]

Got his own spaceship

[@TimothySaxby]

I’d love to see Karl on here. This podcast is a nice side show to Ricky and his work. It would be interesting g to hear Karl talk about his life now, this famous family and friends and all that.

[@discopantsandhaircuts1135]

So glad Ricky found you. Kev has given me so many lols

[@westham647580]

Definitely Kev, not sure there has ever been a funnier character. There is loads that love After Life and The Office but Derek is Ricky Gervais’ finest work. Fact.

[@robruitenberg4064]

Dvid Earl in derek is really brilliant. it's fantastic just a mountain spring in talents.

[@joshknightson2521]

The best podcast you've done imo, sooooo funny and David's laugh gets me everytime

[@Showing_the_car_]

Best outtakes ever were Kev in the caravan.... "shhhhhhhhhhhhhh shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh"

[@bradmacleanfishing]

David is definatly my favoritre comic/actors of the modern day, Gervais definaly helps bring out the best of him on screen, and his charaters from cumbo to gittins have certainly given me more than a few laughs, in fact so much so that I fell through a sky light whilst cleaning solar panels on the roof the other week and listening to he and David Edwards on their podcast "Random movie generator" I guess those are the risks!. Cheers for the clip, good on ya fellas.

[@Mikebuster]

sign of the twine mate

[@Chegbeg]

Kev is one of the funniest characters in any sitcom I've ever seen!

[@jezwotton2126]

" put the cabbage down " check out Brian and Charles - funny , surreal yet touching

[@jakemusto4571]

My favourite actor David earl what a legend know this one will be a belter

[@MrJlc93]

" I'm not a failure because I didn't succeed, I'm a failure because I didn't even try " ❤️👍

[@thediminutiveword]

Earl in Derek...*shudders* the bloke just makes my skin crawl thinking about it. Now I know he was just a delivery driver...it all makes perfect sense.

[@dinzy14]

Kev is one of the great sitcom characters ever. Full stop.

[@GilesHellier]

"How simular are you to Kev...?" "Urrr - *NO* ." Best answer ever!

[@Mr-ye1vu]

One of the funniest characters I’ve seen. Amazing.

[@jogem1038]

Love David Earl, those caravan outtakes from Derek are literally the funniest thing I've ever seen, the shush bit has me on the floor laughing. The host of this podcast totally reminds me of the bear from bo selecta.

[@geoffygeoff9391]

Kev was by far my favourite character on the show, followed by Dougie. The way this guy played Kev was fantastic!

[@chrisbailey474]

Best character ever. Never acted before, wow

[@timwilks666]

That episode of Derek where they have to have the dog put to sleep, and Kev makes him a replacement dog out of bits and bobs : had me bawling my eyes out.

[@davegonnaway6007]

He's hilarious the outtakes had me crying 🤣..

[@michaelwray1034]

Derek outtakes should have a laughter health warning.. Brilliant.