Series 1
Mostly for a lark, British comedians Ricky Gervais and
Stephen Merchant decided to send Karl Pilkington, mutual friend and cohost of
their popular podcast, on an extensive tour of Seven of the World's Wonders.
From the Great Wall of China, to the Great Pyramids, all the way to Machu Picchu , the
exceedingly domestic Pilkington experiences world culture in various and often
brutal methods. While not being nearly as humorous as Gervais and Merchant's
other efforts, "An Idiot Abroad" makes for a competent travelogue
that features some exquisite footage with Pilkington making an endearing if
prosaic guide.
