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

An Idiot Abroad

TV Show · Documentary · Comedy

Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant send their friend Karl Pilkington to tour the Seven Wonders of the World. This fish out of water cultural adventure, lets viewers experience the world through the eyes of a man who is a little different. Watch as Karl struggles through journeys that most of us would love to have an opportunity to enjoy.

2010 · 43m

Starring Ricky Gervais, Warwick Davis, Karl Pilkington

EPISODE 1

China

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.

43m
EPISODE 2

India

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.

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

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.

41m
EPISODE 5

Egypt

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.

41m
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.

42m