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The Ricky Gervais Guide to... THE ARTS

By: Ricky Gervais, Steve Merchant, Karl Pilkington
Narrated by: Ricky Gervais, Steve Merchant, Karl Pilkington
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The Ricky Gervais Guide To... THE ARTS.

The third in a new series of authoritative analyses dealing with all aspects of humanity's achievements.

Join Ricky Gervais and Steve Merchant and Karl Pilkington as they bring enlightenment to THE ARTS in their usual unenlightened manner.

In this episode we ask the question, "What is art?"; Karl offers his thoughts on Hirst's oeuvre; Practical considerations regarding art in the home; Karl through the looking glass; Primeval paintings; Gratuitous graffiti; Sculptures in the Square; Karl on political works of art; Karl on film; Outsider art; Whistler's mother-in-law; Music - from Vaughan Williams to Whittaker; Shakespeare's plays on words; Harry the war poet.

©2009 Ricky Gervais (P)2009 Ricky Gervais

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Stupid funny!!!

This series of discussions makes me laugh out loud no matter where I am. I sometimes feel a little sorry for Karl, but he holds his own for the most part. While he's a little out there, I sometimes find myself thinking, wow, what an interesting way to look at things. I'm sure this series was put together to share Karl's strange take on life with the rest of the world, but I feel that Ricky sometimes forgets that. He often verbally attacks Karl for being an idiot. But Steve brings balance to the situation by insisting that he is interested to hear what Karl has to say. I love the dynamic between the three of them.

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Stark raving nuts!

Now I'm hooked, I have to listen to them all.

Why does this review need to be at least 15 words? Beats me!

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Love the Ricky Carl combo

love this show. Anytime Ricky gets Carl involved it is a laugh. Secretly the most brilliant comedian out there.

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Why did they stop?

The Gervais / Pilkington books are among the funniest things I've ever heard.

If you've never heard one then start now. You'll love it.

Like having three old mates over to chat about nothing at all.

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