About this series
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.
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Quick facts
First Aired
2010
Seasons
3
Episodes
19
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.7/10
Votes
254
Genre
Comedy, Documentary
Status
Ended
Network
Sky One
Director
Language
EN
Seasons
S01E01
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.
S01E02
India
Karl travels to India and gives own unique verdict on its ancient customs and vibrant culture.
S01E03
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'?
S01E04
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.
S01E05
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…
S01E06
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.
S01E07
Peru
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…
S01E08
Karl Comes Home: The Debrief
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 …
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Questions about An Idiot Abroad
How many seasons does An Idiot Abroad have?
An Idiot Abroad has 3 seasons and 19 episodes total.
Who created An Idiot Abroad?
An Idiot Abroad was created by Ricky Gervais and first aired in 2010.
What genre is An Idiot Abroad?
An Idiot Abroad is a Comedy, Documentary series.
Who stars in An Idiot Abroad?
The cast of An Idiot Abroad includes Karl Pilkington, Ricky Gervais, Warwick Davis.
What is the TMDB rating for An Idiot Abroad?
An Idiot Abroad has a TMDB rating of 7.7/10 based on 254 votes.
