An Idiot Abroad

Name: An Idiot Abroad
Released: 2010-09-23T07:00:00.000Z
Cast: Ricky Gervais, Warwick Davis, Karl Pilkington

TV Show · Documentary · Comedy

Seven years ago, actor/producers Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant met a radio engineer named Karl Pilkington. Thus began a series of podcasts, books, and television series focused entirely around Pilkington's unique, closed-minded, frequently amusing view of the world. On An Idiot Abroad, Merchant and Gervais send Pilkington to visit the seven wonders of the world with a camera crew in tow to capture his every inappropriate reaction.

2010 · 43m

Starring Ricky Gervais, Warwick Davis, Karl Pilkington

EPISODE 1

China

Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant send Karl Pilkington to see the Great Wall of China where he learns Kung Fu and experiences a traditional fire massage.

43m
EPISODE 2

India

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

43m
EPISODE 3

Jordan

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.

42m
EPISODE 4

Mexico

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.

41m
EPISODE 5

Egypt

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

41m
EPISODE 6

Brazil

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.

42m