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Join everyone’s favourite reluctant traveller, Karl Pilkington as he is sent around the globe by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant…. Twice.
First off Karl is sent to the far reaches of our planet to witness the awe-inspiring 7 wonders of the world. Will he find them awe-inspiring or just awful.
In series 2 Karl is dispatched to explore the best things you can possibly do before you die. Features every episode from both series of this smash hit show.
First off Karl is sent to the far reaches of our planet to witness the awe-inspiring 7 wonders of the world. Will he find them awe-inspiring or just awful.
In series 2 Karl is dispatched to explore the best things you can possibly do before you die. Features every episode from both series of this smash hit show.
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2.4 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 5.1 ), English ( Dolby Digital Stereo ), ANAMORPHIC WIDESCREEN (1.78:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Anamorphic Widescreen, Box Set, Interactive Menu, Multi-DVD Set, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: Join everyone's favourite reluctant traveller, Karl Pilkington as he is sent around the globe by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant.... Twice. First off Karl is sent to the far reaches of our planet to witness the awe-inspiring 7 wonders of the world. Will he find them awe-inspiring or just awful. In series 2 Karl is dispatched to explore the best things you can possibly do before you die. Features every episode from both series of this smash hit show. Season 1 The Preview Show S1, Ep0 Sep. 5, 2010 China S1, Ep1 Sep. 24, 2010 India S1, Ep2 Oct. 1, 2010 Jordan S1, Ep3 Oct. 8, 2010 Mexico S1, Ep4 Oct. 15, 2010 Egypt S1, Ep5 Oct. 22, 2010 Brazil S1, Ep6 Oct. 29, 2010 Peru S1, Ep7 Nov. 5, 2010 Karl Comes Home: The Debrief S1, Ep8 Nov. 11, 2010 Season 2 Desert Island S2, Ep1 Sep. 23, 2011 Trans-Siberian Express S2, Ep2 Sep. 30, 2011 Swim with Dolphins S2, Ep3 Oct. 7, 2011 Whale Watching S2, Ep4 Oct. 14, 2011 Meet a Gorilla S2, Ep5 Oct. 21, 2011 Route 66 S2, Ep6 Oct. 28, 2011 Climb Mount Fuji S2, Ep7 Nov. 4, 2011 Karl Comes Home S2, Ep8 Nov. 11, 2011 ...An Idiot Abroad - Complete Series 1 & 2 - 4-DVD Box Set ( An Idiot Abroad - Complete Series One and Two ) ( Karl Pilkington's Seven Wonders )
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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
Not having Sky, I didn't get to see this series, but from what clips I've seen online convinced me I had to make this purchase. On its arrival I watched just the first episode and realized I hadn't laughed 'so hard' in ages. When you're listening to Karl Pilkington speak you think he could never make you laugh so much, but then he says things that you just cannot stop yourself from laughing at even if you tried. I found myself laughing harder at Karl than at some of the top comedians out there.
Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant send Karl all over the globe to experience anything from `deep sea trawler fishing' to `bungee jumping', to `sumo wrestling' to `wing walking'. He visits everywhere from China to Peru, to Alaska to Japan, covering parts of the world's cultures still practising ancient traditions and cuisines that we wouldn't normally get to see. But most of what has been agreed he'll be doing on his expedition is all a deception. He is plunged completely out of his comfort zones and is expected to do whatever Gervais and Merchant throw at him. For example, Karl is told he'll be swimming with dolphins in Australia, but ends up totally off track to be humiliated in Thailand, and when he finally arrives in Australia he finds himself submerged inside a cage with a great white shark eyeing him up.
Hilarious as these pranks are, this series is not just about Karl being sent around the world to be laughed at, it's also an insightful travel documentary series that's very funny at the same time. If you haven't seen it or ordered it yet I urge you to do so, and Blu-ray is the best way to experience it. The picture quality is amazing with glorious detailed scenery and every bead of sweat is picked out on Karl's perfectly round head. There is some grain in low light shots, but most of the time the picture is great, and the overall filming and production is first-class.
"Thank you Karl for your endurance and for making us laugh with your unique observations, Gervais and Merchant pull the strings, but you are the star by far, and far from an idiot abroad."
SERIES ONE - Episodes:
1. China
2. India
3. Jordan
4. Mexico
5. Egypt
6. Brazil
7. Peru
8. Karl Comes Home
Extras:
1. The Preview Show
2. Deleted Scenes
3. Photo Gallery.
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SERIES TWO - Episodes:
1. Desert Island
2. Trans-Siberian
3. Dolphin Swim
4. Whale Watching
5. Meet A Gorilla
6. Route 66
7. Mount Fuji
8. Karl Comes Home
Extras:
1. Deleted Scenes
2. Pilko's Pump Pants featurette
3. Ain't No Pleasing You.
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Each series is individually boxed with original artwork and both snugly fit into the desert scene box. All sixteen episodes run for approximately 44mins each over four discs. Total box-set main feature running time is 692mins.
Video Format: High definition 1080i/16.9 (full screen)
Audio: Series One - English Dolby digital stereo. Series Two - English DTS HD-MA 5.1
Subtitles: English for the hard of hearing (Series One only)
Region Code: Not mentioned anywhere on boxes or discs.
Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant send Karl all over the globe to experience anything from `deep sea trawler fishing' to `bungee jumping', to `sumo wrestling' to `wing walking'. He visits everywhere from China to Peru, to Alaska to Japan, covering parts of the world's cultures still practising ancient traditions and cuisines that we wouldn't normally get to see. But most of what has been agreed he'll be doing on his expedition is all a deception. He is plunged completely out of his comfort zones and is expected to do whatever Gervais and Merchant throw at him. For example, Karl is told he'll be swimming with dolphins in Australia, but ends up totally off track to be humiliated in Thailand, and when he finally arrives in Australia he finds himself submerged inside a cage with a great white shark eyeing him up.
Hilarious as these pranks are, this series is not just about Karl being sent around the world to be laughed at, it's also an insightful travel documentary series that's very funny at the same time. If you haven't seen it or ordered it yet I urge you to do so, and Blu-ray is the best way to experience it. The picture quality is amazing with glorious detailed scenery and every bead of sweat is picked out on Karl's perfectly round head. There is some grain in low light shots, but most of the time the picture is great, and the overall filming and production is first-class.
"Thank you Karl for your endurance and for making us laugh with your unique observations, Gervais and Merchant pull the strings, but you are the star by far, and far from an idiot abroad."
SERIES ONE - Episodes:
1. China
2. India
3. Jordan
4. Mexico
5. Egypt
6. Brazil
7. Peru
8. Karl Comes Home
Extras:
1. The Preview Show
2. Deleted Scenes
3. Photo Gallery.
---------------------------------
SERIES TWO - Episodes:
1. Desert Island
2. Trans-Siberian
3. Dolphin Swim
4. Whale Watching
5. Meet A Gorilla
6. Route 66
7. Mount Fuji
8. Karl Comes Home
Extras:
1. Deleted Scenes
2. Pilko's Pump Pants featurette
3. Ain't No Pleasing You.
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Each series is individually boxed with original artwork and both snugly fit into the desert scene box. All sixteen episodes run for approximately 44mins each over four discs. Total box-set main feature running time is 692mins.
Video Format: High definition 1080i/16.9 (full screen)
Audio: Series One - English Dolby digital stereo. Series Two - English DTS HD-MA 5.1
Subtitles: English for the hard of hearing (Series One only)
Region Code: Not mentioned anywhere on boxes or discs.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I absolutely love this show I can watch it all over again, I even follow Karl and his quotes,his biggest fan who came up with his quotes on twitter and ofcourse Gervais on twitter. BUT! I have problems understanding Karl's accent so I was a bit gutted with the season 2 disc as the subtitle isn't available. Had to rewatch it,but not complaining really. Just a bit funny as it is available on the Season 1. Brill show nevertheless!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I have never laughed so much in my life absolutely brillianat Ricky and Steve really make Karl 'suffer' first class entertainment
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An idiot Abroad 1&2 Blu-Ray
Was reluctant to buy as I'd heard about this from friends,so glad I did though!!!First class!!Hilarious and interesting,Ricky Gervais is a tit though.
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Laugh Out Loud Funny!!
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Brilliant! Worth every penny!
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