An Idiot Abroad charts Pilkingtons reaction when visiting the New Seven Wonders of the World as well as to the situations hes placed in, the countrys cultural habits and idiosyncrasies. It was stated by the shows producers that Pilkington has no prior warning about these situations. Gervais commented: "This is a (more real) documentary than most others youll ever see on television. We dont plan it, he doesnt know whats going to happen."

A celebration of the life and legacy of Echo, the worlds most famous elephant, who was born in 1945 and died in 2009, and who Natural World followed for the last 20 years of her life.

Karl heads off for a dip with some dolphins - whats not to like? A lot if Ricky and Steve are your holiday planners. Very strong language from the outset

Karl heads to Alaska, where Ricky and Steve have arranged for him to watch a few whales, among other things of course... Very strong language from the outset.

Trans-Siberian Express. Series 2, episode 2.
The next thing to do for Karl to, er, do is a trip aboard the Trans-Siberian Express. Surprises are in store... Very strong language from the outset.

Desert Island. Series 2, episode 1.
Digging out his passport for series two, Karl works through the Bucket List. First up is a night on a private island. Very strong language from the outset.

Karl heads to Alaska, where Ricky and Steve have arranged for him to watch a few whales, among other things of course... Very strong language from the outset.

Desert Island. Series 2, episode 1.
Digging out his passport for series two, Karl works through the Bucket List. First up is a night on a private island. Very strong language from the outset.

Trans-Siberian Express. Series 2, episode 2.
The next thing to do for Karl to, er, do is a trip aboard the Trans-Siberian Express. Surprises are in store... Very strong language from the outset.

An Idiot Abroad charts Pilkingtons reaction when visiting the New Seven Wonders of the World as well as to the situations hes placed in, the countrys cultural habits and idiosyncrasies. It was stated by the shows producers that Pilkington has no prior warning about these situations. Gervais commented: "This is a (more real) documentary than most others youll ever see on television. We dont plan it, he doesnt know whats going to happen."