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Karl Pilkington

Karl Pilkington

  • 51 years old
  • English
  • Actor and writer

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Karl Pilkington recalls how his comedy helped a fan

Karl Pilkington opened up about the moment he was told that his comedy helped a fan out of depression.

Rishma Dosani, Metro, 4th August 2020

Karl Pilkington's alter ego falls into existential despair when Aunt Norma replaces him with a young, go-getting care worker called Ruby. Can a biscuit binge help? Or a change of direction into the world of chauffeuring? It might bring him enough money to move out of Norma's flat for good.

Ali Catterall, The Guardian, 10th January 2020

I talk Sick Of It (Series 2)

Sick Of It balances humour and heart brilliantly, delivering big laughs alongside moments of real poignancy.

Elliot Gonzalez, I Talk Telly, 10th January 2020

TV review: Sick Of It, Sky One

I've read that Karl Pilkington has said that Sick Of It is "not meant to be that funny", but I'm more than happy to review it on this comedy website. It's a lot funnier than a lot of television shows that bill themselves as comedies.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 10th January 2020

Doug Stanhope to appear in Sick Of It

It has been confirmed that American comedian Doug Stanhope is to appear in the second series of the Karl Pilkington scripted tragi-comedy Sick of It.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 23rd November 2019

Karl Pilkington to return for Sick Of It Series 2

Sick Of It, the sitcom starring Karl Pilkington, is to return to Sky One for a second series.

British Comedy Guide, 20th December 2018

The best new TV comedies of October-December (Part 1)

Here's part 1 of the best new TV comedies that have aired in the UK over the last three months...

Sophie Davies, Cult Box, 15th December 2018

Premier League predictions: Lawro v Karl Pilkington

Supporting Manchester United at the moment is "like having a tortoise as a pet," according to comedian, TV presenter and Red Devils fan Karl Pilkington.

BBC, 28th September 2018

Sick of It, review

Karl Pilkington stars opposite himself in his new sitcom that mostly hits the mark.

Coran Elliott, The Telegraph, 27th September 2018

Sick of It review

Karl Pilkington's new comedy is more melancholy meditation than shaggy dog stories.

Lucy Mangan, The Guardian, 27th September 2018

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