An Idiot Abroad

Season 1

8 episodes 4 seasons

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An Idiot Abroad Season 1 released on September 23, 2010.

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S01E01 Aired September 23, 2010

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 Aired September 30, 2010

India

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

S01E03 Aired October 07, 2010

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 Aired October 14, 2010

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 Aired October 21, 2010

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

S01E06 Aired October 28, 2010

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 Aired November 04, 2010

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.

S01E08 Aired November 11, 2010

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.