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An Idiot Abroad — Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Ricky Gervais
- Starring: Karl Pilkington, Ricky Gervais, Warwick Davis
An Idiot Abroad — Series Details
| First Air Date | 2010-09-23 |
| Seasons | 3 |
| Episodes | 19 |
| Genre | Comedy, Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Network | Sky One |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 7.7/10 (272 votes) |
An Idiot Abroad — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: China (2010-09-23) — 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.
- E2: India (2010-09-30) — Karl travels to India and gives own unique verdict on its ancient customs and vibrant culture.
- E3: Jordan (2010-10-07) — 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'?
- E4: Mexico (2010-10-14) — 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.
- E5: Egypt (2010-10-21) — 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
- E6: Brazil (2010-10-28) — 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.
- E7: Peru (2010-11-04) — 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
- E8: Karl Comes Home: The Debrief (2010-11-11) — 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
Season 2
- E1: Desert Island (2011-09-23) — 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.
- E2: Trans-Siberian Express (2011-09-30) — Karl takes a trip on the Trans-Siberian Express. He is expecting luxury, but Ricky and Steve have other ideas for the trip.
- E3: Dolphin Swim (2011-10-07) — Karl gets the chance to swim with some dolphins but with Ricky and Steve as the holiday planners there are a few surprises.
- E4: Whale Watching (2011-10-14) — Karl isn’t really prepared for the arctic conditions in Alaska. Ricky and Steve have also planned some dog sledding, a meeting with Innuits and a visit to the North Pole. When Karl
- E5: Meet a Gorilla (2011-10-21) — Karl heads of to Africa to go meet a Gorilla. Before he travels to Uganda, Karl agreed to start in South Africa as he’s been there on holiday he heard it was alright. Ricky and Ste
- E6: Route 66 (2011-10-28) — Karl wants to drive along the legendary Route 66 in the USA in an open top Cadillac but Ricky and Steve have other ideas. Along the way they want him join a high school choir, hang
- E7: Climb Mount Fuji (2011-11-04) — Karl’s last “thing to do” is seeing Japan’s most spiritual destination: Mount Fuji. On arrival in Japan Karl gets lost in Tokyo. Ricky and Steve put him up in a ‘capsule’ hotel, se
- E8: Karl Comes Home (2011-11-11) — Karl is reunited with Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant after returning home and he reflects on his experiences. There are also a few surprises.
Season 3
- E1: The Short Way Round: Venice (2012-11-30) — Karl is joined by Warwick Davis as they attempt to follow in the footsteps of Marco Polo. They begin their adventure in Venice.
- E2: The Short Way Round: India (2012-12-07) — 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.
- E3: The Short Way Round: China (2012-12-14) — It's the final part of the journey as Karl and Warwick get ready to make their way to China. A surprise makes sure that the series ends on a high.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does An Idiot Abroad have? 3 season(s) with 19 episodes.
Who created An Idiot Abroad? Ricky Gervais.
Where can I watch An Idiot Abroad? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
