An Idiot Abroad - Season 1

An Idiot Abroad - Season 1

Season 1

Network
Episodes8
Datessept. 23, 2010 - nov. 11, 2010
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Episodes

China
Season 1Episode 160 min

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.

sept. 23, 2010
India
Season 1Episode 260 min

India

Karl travels to India and gives own unique verdict on its ancient customs and vibrant culture.

sept. 30, 2010
Jordan
Season 1Episode 360 min

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'?

oct. 7, 2010
Mexico
Season 1Episode 460 min

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.

oct. 14, 2010
Egypt
Season 1Episode 560 min

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.

oct. 21, 2010
Brazil
Season 1Episode 660 min

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.

oct. 28, 2010
Peru
Season 1Episode 760 min

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.

nov. 4, 2010
Karl Comes Home
Season 1Episode 860 min

Karl Comes Home

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.

nov. 11, 2010

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