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An Idiot Abroad

2010 • Discovery

4.6

40 reviews

Rating

Eligible

Season 1 episodes (8)

1 China

1/22/11

Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant send reluctant Karl Pilkington to see the Great Wall of China. En route Karl is forced to experience traditional fire massage, l earn the ancient art of Kung Fu, and discovers a disturbing fact about his future.

2 India

1/29/11

Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant send reluctant Karl Pilkington to India to see the Taj Mahal. But before he can get there, he's forced to visit the largest religious festival in the world, stay in an Ashram with a living Saint, and play with cow poo.

3 Jordan

2/5/11

Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant send reluctant Karl Pilkington to see Petra in Jordan. But before he even gets there, Karl's forced to go on a tour of the Middle East that takes in the religious sights of Israel, a tour of Palestine, and the Dead Sea.

4 Mexico

2/12/11

Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant send reluctant Karl Pilkington to see Chichen Itza in Mexico. Arriving in the middle of the Easter celebrations, Karl witnesses a crucifixion, is forced to do Mexican wrestling, and learn cowboy skills.

5 Egypt

2/19/11

Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant send reluctant Karl Pilkington to Egypt to see the Great Pyramids. He tries out a traditional Egyptian outfit, experiences Cairo night life, and comes across a restaurant whose staff are all deaf.

6 Brazil

2/26/11

Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant send reluctant Karl Pilkington to Brazil to see Christ the Redeemer. But before he can even get there he takes part in the Rio Carnival, immerses himself in Rio's gay scene, and learns about Brazil's beaches.

7 Peru

3/5/11

Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant send reluctant Karl Pilkington to Peru to see his final wonder of the world, Machu Picchu. But before he gets there he's unexpectedly dropped in the middle of the Amazon where he's forced to survive in the jungle.

8 Karl Comes Home

3/12/11

Karl Pilkington finally returns home after travelling around the world to see the Seven Wonders of the World. Back in Britain he's quizzed about his travels abroad by his friends Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, who want to find out if he's actually learned anything from his experiences.

About this show

Ricky Gervais and longtime friend Stephen Merchant are sending their uncultured colleague, Karl Pilkington on various quests overseas. Not a man known for his taste or wisdom, Pilkington's journeys are the stuff of legend and has to be seen to be believed. Join the adventure and discover what happens when they send An Idiot Abroad.

Ratings and reviews

4.6

40 reviews

hamza rashad

June 15, 2014

One of my favorite shows, the stuff they put him through is hilarious

Luke Armstrong

February 6, 2015

Absolutely hilarious. I love Karl Pilkington. If you enjoy this show, check out his newest show "The Moaning of Life"

Josh Hubbard

February 18, 2015

Such a baffling is Karl Pilkington! Not just in looks but personality as well! I never stopped laughing throughout this entire series! A must watch!

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