

An Idiot Abroad (2010)
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.
Where to watch An Idiot Abroad
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | — | — | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Sky Go | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky |
| Australia | — | — | Apple TV |
| Ireland | Sky Go | — | Sky |
| Germany | — | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists An Idiot Abroad in 2 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
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. An Idiot Abroad is a Comedy, Documentary series, first aired on 2010-09-23, 3 seasons and 19 episodes.
Is An Idiot Abroad worth watching?
TMDB users rate An Idiot Abroad 7.7 out of 10 from 274 ratings. It is widely liked by viewers.
Where can I watch An Idiot Abroad?
In the United Kingdom, An Idiot Abroad streams on Sky Go and can be bought from Apple TV and Amazon Video. The table on this page lists 4 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Created by
Ricky Gervais
Cast
- Karl Pilkington as Self
- Ricky Gervais as Self
- Warwick Davis as Self
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Sources
Details and the 7.7/10 rating from An Idiot Abroad on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.