An Idiot Abroad

Karl Pilkington's journey begins in the Far East. As well as casting his verdict on The Great Wall of China, he immerses himself in the culture with laugh-out-loud results. (1/8)

Karl Pilkington arrives in India to see the Taj Mahal and find out what all the fuss is about. Along the way, our homely host encounters bendy babas and a soul-cleansing saint. (2/8)

Karl Pilkington's voyage takes him to Petra in Jordan, by way of Israel. What will he make of the 'rose-red city half as old as time'? (3/8)

Karl Pilkington journeys to Mexico where he'll visit Chichen Itza. But first, he tries his hand at wrestling and being a cowboy, and hunts for a Mexican jumping bean. (4/8)

It's Pilkington versus the Pyramids as our home-loving host heads to Egypt. Fez in tow, Karl samples everything that Egyptian culture has to offer on his way to the Wonder. (5/8)

Tag along with Karl Pilkington as he takes up temporary residence in Rio de Janeiro. On his way to Christ the Redeemer, he experiences a back wax and Brazil's famous beaches. (6/8)

Pilkington is sent on his final mission: to visit Machu Picchu in Peru. Along the way, Karl 'enjoys' an overnight stay in the Amazon jungle and meets some reformed cannibals. (7/8)

Karl Pilkington has returned to Britain's shores. Reunited with Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, our homely host reveals all about his laugh-aloud travels. (8/8)