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An Idiot Abroad: Season 1
Starring: Ricky Gervais , Stephen Merchant , Karl Pilkington
Directed by: Krishnendu Majumdar , Luke Campbell
Produced by: Krishnendu Majumdar , Luke Campbell , Ricky Gervais , Stephen Merchant
With friends like these, you'd be better off alone! In this hilarious travel series the co-creators of The Office and Extras, Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, send their mate Karl Pilkington (The Ricky Gervais Show) around the globe- against his will-to visit the Seven Wonders of the World. Along the way he's forced to endure camel rides, dine on toads, search for a clean bathroom and worse!
Item Number: 16282
- Format:
- DVD Widescreen
- Region:
- 1 - More Details
- Run time:
- About 6 Hours
- Originally Aired On:
- Discovery’s Science/ Discovery
- Number of Discs:
- 2
- Closed Captions / Subtitles:
- This Product has English Subtitles for the Deaf and Hearing Impaired
- Special Features:
• The Preview Show
• Deleted Scenes
• Photo Gallery
In this hilarious series Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, co-creators of The Office and Extras, send their friend Karl Pilkington (The Ricky Gervais Show) around the world...against his will! Karl thinks he's visiting the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, but along the way the "Little Englander" must endure camel rides, jungle treks, tribal customs and local oddballs while dining on toads and testicles... and searching for a clean bathroom. How does a man whose typical vacation consists of a camper and a cooler of beer cope with being an idiot abroad?
Warning: Contains Nudity
China
Karl Pilkington's first trip is to China.
India
Karl Pilkington's second trip gets him to India to visit the Taj Mahal.
Jordan
This time, Karl Pikington's voyage takes him to Petra in Jordan by way of Israel to see what he thinks of the "rose-red city half as old as time".
Mexico
This week, Karl Pilkington travels to Mexico where he will visit Chichen Itza, but not without first trying his luck at wrestling, being a cowboy and hunting for a Mexican jumping bean.
Egypt
This time Karl faces the Pyramids as he heads to Egypt to once again share his unique insight on yet another Wonder.
Brazil
Join Karl Pilkington as he travels to Rio de Janeiro to visit Christ the Redeemer. On his way he will have a go at waxing and Brazil's famous beaches.
Peru
Karl Pilkington goes visit his final Wonder: Machu Picchu in Peru. En route, he will stay overnight in the Amazon jungle and meet a tribe of reformed cannibals.
Karl Comes Home
Karl Pilkington meets with Ricky Gervais and Steve Merchant to discuss his travels.
| Himself - Presenter | --- | Karl Pilkington |
| Himself | --- | Ricky Gervais |
| Himself | --- | Stephen Merchant |
| Himself - Interviewer | --- | Luke Campbell |
Directed by Krishnendu Majumdar, Luke Campbell
Executive Produced by Dan Goldsack, Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant
Produced by Krishnendu Majumdar, Luke Campbell
Original Music by Vik Sharma
Cinematography by Jan Pester
Film Editing by Lynda Featherstone
