An Idiot Abroad 2010
What is An Idiot Abroad?
An Idiot Abroad is a television series first released in 2010. Catalogued under Comedy, Documentary.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2010
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 19
- Runtime
- 43 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 23, 2010
- Networks
- Sky One
- Genres
- Comedy, Documentary
- Updated
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Overview
An Idiot Abroad is a television series first released in 2010. Catalogued under Comedy, Documentary. Produced and broadcast by Sky One. Current status: Ended. Spans 3 seasons and 19 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“Reluctant traveler Karl Pilkington is forced into global adventures by his mischievous friends.”
- Comedy created by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant
- Unique perspective of reluctant traveller Karl Pilkington
- Blend of real travel footage with humorous commentary
- TV‑MA rating limits younger viewers
- Humor centers on Pilkington's reluctance, which may not suit all tastes
Watch it if you enjoy offbeat comedy blended with real‑world travel mishaps.
The series contains adult language and humor, making it appropriate for mature audiences.
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Season 1 · 8 episodes
Season 2 · 8 episodes
- E1 Desert Island Mytharc Sep 23, 2011
- E2 Trans-Siberian Express Core Sep 30, 2011
- E3 Dolphin Swim Core Oct 7, 2011
- E4 Whale Watching Core Oct 14, 2011
- E5 Meet a Gorilla Core Oct 21, 2011
- E6 Route 66 Core Oct 28, 2011
- E7 Climb Mount Fuji Mytharc Nov 4, 2011
- E8 Karl Comes Home Mytharc Nov 11, 2011
Season 3 · 3 episodes
- E1 The Short Way Round: Venice Mytharc Nov 30, 2012
- E2 The Short Way Round: India Core Dec 7, 2012
- E3 The Short Way Round: China Mytharc Dec 14, 2012
Frequently asked questions
Who created An Idiot Abroad?
It was created by comedians Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant.
Who stars in the series?
The show stars Karl Pilkington, who is taken on trips despite his lack of interest in travel.
What genre does the series belong to?
It is a travel documentary presented in a comedy format.
Where was the series originally broadcast?
It aired on Sky1 in the United Kingdom and later on the Science channel.
What is the basic premise of An Idiot Abroad?
The series sends Pilkington to various global destinations while Gervais and Merchant monitor his reactions from the UK.
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