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.
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.
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'?
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.
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, takes a boat ride down the Nile and is entertained by a belly dancer, before visiting the pyramids
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.
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 himself with oxygen, the Mancunian then sets off on a high-altitude, eight-hour trek to witness Machu Picchu, the fortress city of the ancient Incas.
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 travel has truly broadened his mind.
Whale Watching : 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 finally gets to catch his whale watching cruise, he learns that Ricky and Steve have stuck him on a deep sea fishing trawler.
Meet a Gorilla : 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 Steve want Karl to have an authentic African experience so they arrange some time in a slum with a family and helping a charity rebuild a shelter. Karl visits Jessica the Hippo who lives with a family and Ricky sends him to join a Rhino conservation project before heading off traveling through the impenetrable forest in Uganda before coming ‘face to face’ with a Gorilla.
Route 66 : 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 out with New Age therapists, meet the Amish before ending his journey by Wingwalking.
Climb Mount Fuji : 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, send him to a Sumo wrestling stable, arrange for Karl to meet a Zen Master and send him on the world’s steepest rollercoaster. And he has to attempt to climb Mount Fuji.
Karl Comes Home : Karl is reunited with Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant after returning home and he reflects on his experiences. There are also a few surprises.
The Short Way Round: Venice : Karl is joined by Warwick Davis as they attempt to follow in the footsteps of Marco Polo. They begin their adventure in Venice.
The Short Way Round: India : 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.
The Short Way Round: China : 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.
The Preview Show : Alongside exclusive footage, Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant quiz their perfectly round headed best mate Karl Pilkington about his forthcoming travels around the world.
Unseen Karl - India : Karl gets a gift from the production team to assist him on his travels and makes an amazing admission about one of his favourite pastimes.
Unseen Karl - Jordan : Stephen sends Karl to meet a man who says he's Jesus and a man who has the strangest accent ever. Although they're not the same person.
The Best Bits : Stephen and Ricky discuss with Karl what he's learnt from his experiences abroad. Plus a sneak peek at Sky1HD's new comedy Raising Hope
Karl meets Warwick Davis : Before the trip, Karl was worried about travelling with someone he didn't know. So Ricky sent Karl & Warrick on a shopping trip to get to know each other.
Season 3 Deleted Scene - Bollywood Acting : Deleted scene from Season 3 Episode 2
Karl and Warwick have been asked to act in a Bollywood film. The only problem is that the lines are in Hindi.
An Idiot Abroad Series 3 Q&A : Ricky Gervais, Karl Pilkington and Warwick Davis, discuss the highs and lows, and making of the new series of An Idiot Abroad 3. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HeWysCnmCtM
Karl and Warrick Prepare For The Trip : Before the trip, Karl thought Warrick wouldn't be able to handle travelling. Little did he know how the journey would pan out.
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