It’s been a while since the world was in its peak Karl Pilkington era — the days of An Idiot Abroad and The Moaning of Life feels like ages ago — but a few days back, we stumbled onto yet another wonderful corner of the internet where he’s still alive and well.
In random video games, that is.
Courtesy of the creative genius known simply as ‘Huffington Pants’ on YouTube, the one and only Karl Pilkington is being inserted into various well-known games and it’s hilarious as it sounds.
We just can’t get over how well it works.
We literally didn’t stop laughing at this for a good half-hour.
As you can see, using various clips from his travel shows as well as snippets from his various other, collaborations with Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, the Sale-born and Trafford-bred Manc somehow slips almost seamlessly into these gaming moments, no matter how daft it may seem.
From the fantasy world of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, to becoming a cowboy in Red Dead Redemption II, or popping up in more recent releases like Cyberpunk 2077, each one manages to fit more perfectly than the last.
Although each clip only lasts a minute or two, it’s enough to remind you of how hilarious this man is and make you want to rewatch everything he’s been in.
It isn’t just games he’s been edited into either, the YouTuber has also cut him into the likes of the classic 90s and 2000s, Dragon Ball Z, and has said that he just keeps wanting to get better and better at his curious but undeniably comical craft.
While many often joke that Karl Pilkington might not be the sharpest tool in the shed, we’re still firmly of the opinion that he’s a comedic genius — and whether he’s aware he’s now a videogame character or not, we think this is only further proof of that point.
Anyway, that’s all from us, we’re off to watch everything ‘the man with a head like a f***ing orange’ has ever done for the umpteenth time.
Honorary Manc Ariana Grande announces huge world tour – but skips Manchester
Daisy Jackson
Ariana Grande has announced details of a huge world tour, but the honorary Mancunian will be skipping Manchester again.
The 32-year-old, Grammy Award-winning star has instead booked five nights at The O2 in London for her only UK stop on the tour.
Ariana Grande was made an honorary Mancunian back in 2017, in recognition of her work following the Manchester Arena terror attack.
She is the first person to have ever received this honour.
Since the atrocity in the city, which took the lives of 22 people, Ariana has only performed here twice more – once at the One Love concert she organised as a fundraiser for the victims and their families, and once as a headliner of Manchester Pride.
It’s been six years since her last tour, but Ariana Grande is now back, sharing details of her hotly-anticipated The Eternal Sunshine Tour next summer.
As well as her five-night residency in London, she’ll play four nights in LA and Brooklyn, as well as cities right across North America.
Ariana Grande has announced The Eternal Sunshine Tour
Her London dates will be her only European shows on The Eternal Sunshine Tour.
Eternal Sunshine was released in 2024 and was her seventh studio album, spawning singles ‘Yes, And?’, ‘We Can’t Be Friends’, and ‘The Boy Is Mine’.
Ariana Grande is now also an Academy Award and Golden Globe-nominated actress thanks to her starring role in Wicked as Glinda the Good Witch.
Tickets for her tour will go on sale from Tuesday 16 September with an artist presale as well as an O2 Priority Presale. Remaining tickets will be available during the general ons-ale beginning Thursday 18 September at 10am.
Ariana Grande – The Eternal Sunshine Tour Dates 2026
BBC needs outspoken Mancs to share their hottest TV takes in brand-new show
Emily Sergeant
Outspoken Mancs are being urged to apply to take part in a new BBC show where they share their hottest TV takes.
We all have opinions when it comes to television, right? Whether it be which show had the best and worst ending, which characters deserved better arcs, or which shows are the most underrated – you name it, someone will have an opinion on it.
Some people, however, like to broadcast or shout about their options a little louder than others do… and it’s these people the BBC is looking to speak to.
The broadcaster is currently in the process of casting for a new digital pilot called People Watching that will give people from across the UK a chance to share their hottest TV takes, straight from the comfort of their own sofa, and is looking for outspoken people from across Greater Manchester to talk the talk and take part.
The BBC needs outspoken Mancs to share their hottest TV takes in a brand-new show / Credit: CoWomen (via Pexels)
A casting call for the new show on the BBC website reads: “Subtitles on or off? What would your winning strategy be on The Traitors? And what is the most overrated show ever made?
“If you have a big personality, an interesting living room, or are part of a household group who love a binge watch – we want to hear from you.”
People Watching is being produced for the BBC by BBC Socials, which likely means it’ll be a show primarily made for online audiences.
To apply to feature on the show, you’ll need to be 18 years old or over, and you must be willing to allow the BBC to film in your home.
Applicants will need to send casting directors a short ‘expression of interest’ in the form of a paragraph or video link, telling them a bit about yourself, your favourite BBC show, and most importantly, your most controversial TV opinion.
The closing date for applications is 1 October 2025, and you can apply by sending an email to [email protected]
Danny Jones -
2nd April 2023 
