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The Bucket List – An Idiot Abroad

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Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, the Emmy-winning duo responsible for the classic sitcom "The Office," are behind this eight-episode practical joke-turned-sociology experiment. It features Gervais and Merchant surprising their friend, the close-minded and simple Karl Pilkington, with a trip around the world to visit the Seven Wonders. It's a dream journey for most, but Pilkington has reservations, to say the least, especially considering Gervais and Merchant want him to become "one with the locals" at each stop.

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Ryan McGee AV Club 10/08/2018
As funny as the show is...the moments in which Pilkington actually embraces the trip, and by extension embraces life, truly really stand out this season. Go to Full Review Allison Keene Collider 10/08/2018
Except the reality of that venture, like most of this installment of An Idiot Abroad, is ultimately, despite a few bright moments, a disappointment. Go to Full Review D.J. Haza What Culture 10/09/2018
Karl Pilkington is a very unique person. His way of seeing things seems to be on another planet altogether from the rest of humanity and it shines through beautifully in series 2. Go to Full Review Adam Rayner What Culture 10/09/2018
4.5/5
It€™'s a sign of great reality television that it manages to get drama from someone being very human and not overcoming their fear. It€™'s so rare to see someone admit to their so-called shortcomings, which Karl does here. Go to Full Review Rachel Tarley metro.co.uk 10/08/2018
Apparently, Pilkington's appeal has something to do with his joyless demeanour and the resulting monologue of dreariness he manages to come out with everywhere he goes. This appeal continues to evade me. Go to Full Review Sean Gandert Paste Magazine 10/08/2018
[The season premiere is] not a strong start, although also not a trainwreck, just a minor letdown. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Karl Pilkington

Host

Ricky Gervais

Host

Stephen Merchant

Host

Luke Campbell

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Chas 'n' Dave

Self

Warwick Davis

Voice

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 23, 2011 Desert Island Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant send their best friend on a global voyage of discovery. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 30, 2011 Trans-Siberian Express Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant send their best friend on a global voyage of discovery. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 7, 2011 Swim with Dolphins Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant send their best friend on a global voyage of discovery. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 14, 2011 Whale Watching Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant send Karl to Alaska to go whale watching; Karl takes a ride on a dog sled, stays with the local Inuit community, eats raw frozen meat and get very sick on a deep sea fishing trawler. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 18, 2012 Meet a Gorilla Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant send their best friend on a global voyage of discovery. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 25, 2012 Route 66 Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant send their best friend on a global voyage of discovery. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 4, 2011 Climb Mount Fuji Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant send their best friend on a global voyage of discovery. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 11, 2011 Karl Comes Home Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant send their best friend on a global voyage of discovery. Details

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Season Info

Director
Luke Campbell, Richard Yee, Krishnendu Majumdar, Jamie Jay Johnson
Executive Producer
Ricky Gervais, Celia Taylor, Krishnendu Majumdar, Stephen Merchant, Richard Yee
Network
SKYSHO
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Comedy, Travel
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Sep 23, 2011