Saturday, March 12 at 10PM e/p
Karl Pilkington finally returns home after travelling around the world to see the Seven Wonders of the World. Back in Britain he's quizzed about his travels abroad by his friends Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, who want to find out if he's actually learned anything from his experiences.
Synopsis
An Idiot Abroad (formerly known as Karl Pilkington's Seven Wonders Of The World) is a travel show on the British TV channel Sky1. It features Karl Pilkington traveling the globe in order to visit each of the Seven Wonders of the World. During his travels, Pilkington visits The Great Wall of China, Christ the Redeemer in Brazil, Macchu Picchu in Peru, Chichen Itza in Mexico, the Taj Mahal in India, Petra in Jordan, and the Great Pyramids in Egypt.
Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant also appear in the series.
The series premiered in the United States January 22, 2011 on The Science Channel, part of The Discovery Channel network. Why Comedy Central didn't pick up the series is beyond me; it's pretty frickin' funny.
Ricky Gervais calls An Idiot Abroad, "The most expensive practical joke I've ever done." Ricky and longtime friend Stephen Merchant are sending their uncultured colleague, Karl Pilkington to visit the 7 Wonders of the World. Will it open his eyes or will he hate every second?
Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant also appear in the series.
The series premiered in the United States January 22, 2011 on The Science Channel, part of The Discovery Channel network. Why Comedy Central didn't pick up the series is beyond me; it's pretty frickin' funny.
Ricky Gervais calls An Idiot Abroad, "The most expensive practical joke I've ever done." Ricky and longtime friend Stephen Merchant are sending their uncultured colleague, Karl Pilkington to visit the 7 Wonders of the World. Will it open his eyes or will he hate every second?
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Peru
Saturday, March 5 at 10PM e/p
Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant send reluctant Karl Pilkington to Peru to see his final wonder of the world, Machu Picchu. But before he gets there he's unexpectedly dropped in the middle of the Amazon where he's forced to survive in the jungle.
Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant send reluctant Karl Pilkington to Peru to see his final wonder of the world, Machu Picchu. But before he gets there he's unexpectedly dropped in the middle of the Amazon where he's forced to survive in the jungle.
Brazil
Saturday, Feb. 26 at 10PM e/p
Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant send reluctant Karl Pilkington to Brazil to see Christ the Redeemer. But before he can even get there he takes part in the Rio Carnival, immerses himself in Rio's gay scene, and learn about Brazil's beaches.
Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant send reluctant Karl Pilkington to Brazil to see Christ the Redeemer. But before he can even get there he takes part in the Rio Carnival, immerses himself in Rio's gay scene, and learn about Brazil's beaches.
Egypt
Egypt - Saturday, Feb 19 at 10PM e/p
Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant send reluctant Karl Pilkington to Egypt to see the Great Pyramids. He tries out a traditional Egyptian outfit, experiences Cairo night life, and comes across a restaurant whose staff are all deaf.
Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant send reluctant Karl Pilkington to Egypt to see the Great Pyramids. He tries out a traditional Egyptian outfit, experiences Cairo night life, and comes across a restaurant whose staff are all deaf.
Mexico
Mexico - Saturday, Feb. 12 at 10PM e/p
Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant send reluctant Karl Pilkington to see Chichen Itza in Mexico. Arriving in the middle of the Easter celebrations, Karl witnesses a crucifixion, is forced to do Mexican wrestling, and learn cowboy skills.
He also "enjoys" eating a tequila worm, and is in constant pursuit of the elusive Mexican jumping bean.
Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant send reluctant Karl Pilkington to see Chichen Itza in Mexico. Arriving in the middle of the Easter celebrations, Karl witnesses a crucifixion, is forced to do Mexican wrestling, and learn cowboy skills.
He also "enjoys" eating a tequila worm, and is in constant pursuit of the elusive Mexican jumping bean.
Jordan
Jordan - Saturday, Feb. 5 at 10PM e/p
Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant send reluctant Karl Pilkington to see Petra in Jordan. But before he even gets there, Karl's forced to go on a tour of the Middle East that takes in the religious sights of Israel, a tour of Palestine, and the Dead Sea.
Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant send reluctant Karl Pilkington to see Petra in Jordan. But before he even gets there, Karl's forced to go on a tour of the Middle East that takes in the religious sights of Israel, a tour of Palestine, and the Dead Sea.
India
India - Saturday, Jan. 29 at 10PM e/p
Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant send reluctant Karl Pilkington to India to see the Taj Mahal. But before he can even get there, he's forced to visit the largest religious festival in the world, stay in an Ashram with a living Saint, and get cow poo smeared on his head at a cow sanctuary.
Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant send reluctant Karl Pilkington to India to see the Taj Mahal. But before he can even get there, he's forced to visit the largest religious festival in the world, stay in an Ashram with a living Saint, and get cow poo smeared on his head at a cow sanctuary.
Friday, February 18, 2011
China
China - Saturday, Jan. 22 at 10PM e/p
Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant send reluctant Karl Pilkington to see the Great Wall of China. En route Karl is forced to experience traditional fire massage, learn the ancient art of Kung Fu, and discovers a disturbing fact about his future.
Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant send reluctant Karl Pilkington to see the Great Wall of China. En route Karl is forced to experience traditional fire massage, learn the ancient art of Kung Fu, and discovers a disturbing fact about his future.
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