The Ricky Gervais Show

In Glass Houses, Karl Pilkington remarks on the surprising scarcity of Chinese people within the homeless population, sparking a discussion in the programme. He also shares his personal Top 50 Freaks of All Time that he would like to meet.

Glass Houses is a programme presented in an episode format, titled under the umbrella of the series “Glass Houses”. It follows the familiar structure of a television episode, offering a concise yet focused look at a particular subject matter through the lens of its host. In this installment, Karl Pilkington comments on the surprising scarcity of Chinese individuals within the homeless population. His remark triggers a broader conversation, prompting participants to examine why this demographic appears under‑represented and what factors might contribute to the observation. The dialogue that unfolds stems directly from Pilkington’s initial point, keeping the discussion centred on the issue he raises. The episode also turns to Pilkington’s personal curiosity about eccentric personalities, as he reveals his own “Top 50 Freaks of All Time” that he would like to meet. This list serves as a springboard for further commentary, with Pilkington explaining why each figure intrigues him and what draws his interest to their particular quirks. Both the homelessness observation and the “freaks” list combine to give the episode its distinctive blend of social observation and off‑beat curiosity.