Name: An Idiot Abroad
Genre: Comedy, Documentary
Released: 2010-09-23
Rating: 3.9

Overview

An Idiot Abroad is a British travel documentary television series broadcast on Sky1 and Science, as well as spin-off books published by Canongate Books, created by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant and starring Karl Pilkington. The ongoing theme of both the television series and the books is that Pilkington has no interest in global travel, so Merchant and Gervais make him travel while they stay in the United Kingdom and monitor his progress.

Seasons

Season 1

8 Episodes

2010

E01

China

9/23/2010·43m

Karl Pilkington's journey begins in the Far East. As well as casting his verdict on The Great Wall of China, he immerses himself in the culture with laugh-out-loud results.

E02

India

9/30/2010·43m

Karl travels to India and gives own unique verdict on its ancient customs and vibrant culture.

E03

Jordan

10/7/2010·42m

This week, Karl Pilkington's voyage takes him to Petra in Jordan, by way of Israel. What will he make of the 'rose-red city half as old as time'?

E04

Mexico

10/14/2010·43m

Karl travels to Mexico where he pays a visit to Chichen Itza. He also tries his hand at wrestling, learns how to become a cowboy, and hunts for a Mexican jumping bean.

E05

Egypt

10/21/2010·43m

Karl Pilkington's journey continues in Egypt, where Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant have arranged for him to sample the local culture. He tastes delicacies including rabbit meat, takes a boat ride down the Nile and is entertained by a belly dancer, before visiting the pyramids

E06

Brazil

10/28/2010·42m

Tag along with Karl Pilkington as he takes up temporary residence in Rio de Janeiro. On his way to Christ the Redeemer, he experiences a back wax and Brazil's famous beaches.

E07

Peru

11/4/2010·44m

Reluctant explorer Karl Pilkington visits Peru, where he is unhappy with the Amazon jungle's toilet arrangements, and fails to impress a local tribe with his hunting skills. Arming himself with oxygen, the Mancunian then sets off on a high-altitude, eight-hour trek to witness Machu Picchu, the fortress city of the ancient Incas.

E08

Karl Comes Home: The Debrief

11/11/2010·43m

Reluctant globetrotter Karl Pilkington is reunited with Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant to reflect on his journeys to the seven wonders of the modern world, considering whether travel has truly broadened his mind.

Season 2

8 Episodes

2011

E01

Desert Island

9/23/2011·43m

Karl makes his way through the 'Bucket List' that has been created. First up he ends up spending a a night on a private island.

E02

Trans-Siberian Express

9/30/2011·43m

Karl takes a trip on the Trans-Siberian Express. He is expecting luxury, but Ricky and Steve have other ideas for the trip.

Season 3

3 Episodes

2012

E01

The Short Way Round: Venice

11/30/2012·43m

Karl is joined by Warwick Davis as they attempt to follow in the footsteps of Marco Polo. They begin their adventure in Venice.

E02

The Short Way Round: India

12/7/2012·43m

Karl and Warwick's journey continues as they make their way to India. Laughing yoga and parts in a Bollywood film are trumped after Karl experiences his first holiday highlight.