An Idiot Abroad
Series Overview
An Idiot Abroad is a British travel documentary television series broadcast on Sky1 and Science, as well as spin-off books published by Canongate Books, created by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant and starring Karl Pilkington. The ongoing theme of both the television series and the books is that Pilkington has no interest in global travel, so Merchant and Gervais make him travel while they stay in the United Kingdom and monitor his progress.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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3 Seasons • 19 Episodes
43 min per episode
2010 – 2012
Premiered: Thu, Sep 23, 2010
Ricky GervaisLatest Aired Episode
Season 3, Episode 3: “The Short Way Round: China”
It's the final part of the journey as Karl and Warwick get ready to make their way to China. A surprise makes sure that the series ends on a high.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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An Idiot Abroad trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-12-28
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ricky Gervais
Richard Yee, Stephen Merchant, Ricky Gervais
Department Leadership Roster
Stephen Merchant
Producer
Ricky Gervais
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-MA: Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 18 ans — 18+ only.
Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.
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What is An Idiot Abroad about?
An Idiot Abroad is a British travel documentary television series broadcast on Sky1 and Science, as well as spin-off books published by Canongate Books, created by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant and starring Karl Pilkington. The ongoing theme of both the television series and the books is that Pilkington has no interest in global travel, so Merchant and Gervais make him travel while they stay in the United Kingdom and monitor his progress.
How many seasons does An Idiot Abroad have?
An Idiot Abroad comprises 3 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in An Idiot Abroad?
Key cast members in An Idiot Abroad include Karl Pilkington, Ricky Gervais, Warwick Davis.
Who created or directed An Idiot Abroad?
An Idiot Abroad was developed and directed by Ricky Gervais.