An Idiot Abroad
TV Show · Documentary · Comedy

The `Idiot Abroad' is back for another globe-trotting adventure, but this time he won't go it alone. After visiting the Seven Wonders and performing activities on a `bucket list', Karl Pilkington has company in the third series - actor Warwick Davis is along for the wild ride, a 5,000-mile journey from Venice to Eastern Europe, India and China as directed by series creator Ricky Gervais. The three-part instalment follows Karl and Warwick as they trace the footsteps of famous explorer Marco Polo, highlighted by Karl's trademark observations about the world and Warwick's varying experiences as a little person in different countries. Says Gervais: Karl once said to me that opposites attract. Warwick Davis is sociable, hardworking and never complains. They should get along fine.

2010 · 43m
Starring Ricky Gervais, Warwick Davis, Karl Pilkington

Season 1

  • China
    EPISODE 1
    China
    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. (1/8)
    43 min
  • India
    EPISODE 2
    India
    Karl Pilkington arrives in India to see the Taj Mahal and find out what all the fuss is about. Along the way, our homely host encounters bendy babas and a soul-cleansing saint. (2/8)
    43 min
  • Jordan
    EPISODE 3
    Jordan
    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'? (3/8)
    42 min
  • Mexico
    EPISODE 4
    Mexico
    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.
    41 min
  • Egypt
    EPISODE 5
    Egypt
    It's Pilkington versus the Pyramids as our home-loving host heads to Egypt. Fez in tow, Karl samples everything that Egyptian culture has to offer on his way to the Wonder. (5/8)
    41 min
  • Brazil
    EPISODE 6
    Brazil
    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.
    42 min

Box Set

  • An Idiot Abroad, The Complete Collection

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Cast & Crew

  • Ricky Gervais
    Self
  • Warwick Davis
    Self
  • Karl Pilkington
    Self
  • Stephen Merchant
    Self
  • Karl Pilkington
    Host
  • Ricky Gervais
    Host
  • Stephen Merchant
    Host
  • Warwick Davis
    Host
  • Ricky Gervais
    Executive Producer
  • Stephen Merchant
    Executive Producer
  • Stephen Merchant
    Creator

About

An Idiot Abroad

Documentary

The `Idiot Abroad' is back for another globe-trotting adventure, but this time he won't go it alone. After visiting the Seven Wonders and performing activities on a `bucket list', Karl Pilkington has company in the third series - actor Warwick Davis is along for the wild ride, a 5,000-mile journey from Venice to Eastern Europe, India and China as directed by series creator Ricky Gervais. The three-part instalment follows Karl and Warwick as they trace the footsteps of famous explorer Marco Polo, highlighted by Karl's trademark observations about the world and Warwick's varying experiences as a little person in different countries. Says Gervais: Karl once said to me that opposites attract. Warwick Davis is sociable, hardworking and never complains. They should get along fine.

Information

Studio
SCIENCE
Released
2010
Rated
15
© 2010 Mentorn Media

Languages

Original Audio
English (United Kingdom), English
Audio

English (United Kingdom) (AAC)

Subtitles

English (CC)

Accessibility

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  • Azerbaijan
  • Bahrain
  • Botswana
  • Brunei Darussalam
  • Cape Verde
  • Egypt
  • Eswatini
  • Gambia
  • Ghana
  • Guinea-Bissau
  • India
  • Israel
  • Jordan
  • Lebanon
  • Mauritius
  • Mozambique
  • Namibia
  • Niger (English)
  • Oman
  • Qatar
  • Saudi Arabia
  • South Africa
  • Sri Lanka
  • Tajikistan
  • Turkmenistan
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  • United Arab Emirates
  • Zimbabwe

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  • Cambodia
  • Fiji
  • 香港 (廣東話–繁體)
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