
An Idiot Abroad — Season 1

Karl Pilkington’s travels take him to the Far East, where he offers his distinctive assessment of landmarks like the Great Wall of China, all while finding himself hilariously entangled in the local customs.

Karl journeyed to India, offering his own distinct appraisal of the country's venerable traditions and dazzling culture.

This week, Karl Pilkington journeys to Petra in Jordan, passing through Israel. He encounters the famed "rose-red city, half as old as time." What observations will this unfamiliar landscape and history provoke in him?

Karl journeyed to Mexico, making a pilgrimage to the ancient city of Chichen Itza. There, he sought out experiences beyond the typical tourist path: he attempted wrestling, began the arduous process of learning the ways of a cowboy, and emb…

Karl Pilkington’s travels take him to Egypt, where Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant have orchestrated an immersion in the country's traditions. He samples local fare, including rabbit, enjoys a cruise on the Nile, and is captivated by a b…

Karl Pilkington finds himself temporarily transplanted to Rio de Janeiro. His journey to see Christ the Redeemer includes an unexpected back wax and a visit to Brazil’s celebrated beaches.

Karl Pilkington, a man not easily swayed by adventure, finds himself in Peru. He is immediately dismayed by the lack of suitable facilities in the Amazon rainforest and proves himself a disappointing hunter to a local tribe. Undeterred, the…

Karl Pilkington, a man never entirely comfortable with the idea of travel, finds himself back in conversation with Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant. They delve into his experiences visiting the New7Wonders of the world, pondering whether …

