The Ricky Gervais Show

Ricky, Stephen and Karl discuss Karl's theory on how museums procure items for their collections (stealing), his invention for a special mug coaster, and his disappointment that the pocket tie never caught on. Also, Karl pitches his new idea for a film about a man whose brain is transplanted into Tom Cruise's body.

Karl discusses why he believes a will is a form of charity, and how his attorney suggested he marry his girlfriend for tax purposes. After Stephen recalls being the only kid in his school to dress in a costume for Comic Relief Day, Karl shares his idea that there should be one, and only one, charitable cause per year.

After Ricky informs Karl that he is very popular amongst members of the Armed Services, Karl recounts how, as a kid, he looked up to his older brother, who was in the Army, and longed to join because he made his bed so neatly. Also, Karl describes a harrowing day when he defended a pie from a bank robber and other acts of bravery.

Ricky suggests they play "Room 102", a take on George Orwell's "Room 101" from 1984, and asks Karl what he would banish to Room 102 forever. Also, Karl shares his solution to keep overweight people from eating in the middle of the night, and chooses the one item he would take with him if stranded on a desert island.

After Karl insists that he is really a happy-go-lucky guy at heart, spending most of his time home alone doing DIY projects, Ricky and Stephen ask Karl to take them through the ins and outs of a typical day in his life.

Ricky, Stephen and Karl take turns describing the quintessential Englishman, and Karl explains why, if he could be any nationality other than English, he'd choose to be Italian.

Ricky, Stephen and Karl discuss Karl's view on capital punishment, whether or not Ricky follows the Ten Commandments in his daily life, and how Karl would negotiate a hostage situation.

Karl shares his thoughts on medical advancements, how being sick makes him feel better, and his idea for a machine that would allow doctors to feel their patients' pain.

Ricky describes the beginnings of the Universe and asks Karl what other creatures might have evolved on Earth if conditions weren't right for humans. Karl talks about why he doesn't recycle and shares his thoughts about travelling the world and the many toilets he has encountered.

Ricky, Stephen and Karl discuss the laws of society and what rules Karl would enforce (or not) if he were president. Stephen asks Karl what he would have done if he had been on the bus during the historic Rosa Parks protest.

Karl ponders why old things are always considered great and whether one day his recently published book will be considered a masterpiece. Also, Karl's thoughts on the meaning of wartime sayings like "keep the home fires burning" and what Karl would think if he were the wife of a GI.

Ricky and Stephen reminisce about watching the World Cup in a hotel room, and the awkward situation of sharing the bed. Karl, Ricky and Stephen discuss the problem of overzealous sports fans, as well as cheating in sports and life. Ricky shares the story of when he tried out for soccer as a kid; Karl recounts how he recently tested how much saliva he could produce.

When asked about his highlight of the past year, Karl describes an incident of an insect that ate a crumb from his biscuit, which leads into a discussion of Karl's observations on the insect world. Stephen recounts the embarrassment of buying condoms and reads selections from Karl's Diary, which includes Karl's thoughts on avocado-cutting injuries, dating identical twins, and a recent visit to his parents' house.