An idiot abroad. [1]

An idiot abroad [1] [1] /

DVD - 2011

In this hilarious series, Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, co-creators of The Office and Extras, send their friend Karl Pilkington around the world. Karl thinks he's visiting the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World but along the way the 'Little Englander' must endure camel rides, jungle treks, tribal customs, and local oddballs while dining on toads and testicles, and searching for a clean bathroom.

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Subjects
Pilkington, Karl > Travel.
Travelers > Drama
Travel > Drama.
Seven Wonders of the World > Drama.
Television programs > Great Britain.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Genres
Video recordings for the hearing impaired
Published
[Place of publication not identified] : British Broadcasting Corporation c2011.
Language
English
Other Authors
Krishnendu Majumdara (-), Luke Campbell
Item Description
Title from container.
Features all the episodes from the 1st season.
Special features: Preview show; Deleted scenes; photo gallery.
Physical Description
2 videodiscs (approximately 347 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in
Format
DVD, anamorphic widescreen presentation; stereo; NTSC.
Production Credits
Music, Vik Sharma ; cinematography by Jan Pester ; editor, Lynda Featherstone.
ISBN
9780780682115
  • Disc 1. Episodes 1-4
  • Disc 2. Episodes 5-8.
Review by Library Journal Review

It wasn't enough for Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant (The Office; Extras) to torment Karl Pilkington on The Ricky Gervais Show-they sent him to see the Seven Wonders of the World for British Sky TV, camera crew in tow to capture his experiences, offbeat observations, and constant whining. The first of two series so far is quite a trip, delivering the captivating sights and sounds one expects, but Pilkington's cranky, deadpan commentary makes it a refreshing corrective to its highfalutin brethren. Here's a travel show brave enough to highlight humorously the disorienting effects of travel, local customs, unfamiliar foods, hostile animals, and inadequate sleeping conditions and toilets while "acknowledging" the significance and beauty of its subjects. Bonus features include deleted scenes, a preview episode, and a photo gallery. VERDICT The travel series for those who hate travel series, this program is credible and funny enough to satisfy fans of both travel documentaries and Gervais's and Merchant's work. Frequent profanity and unappetizing scenes make it suitable for teens and up. Highly recommended for all collections.-J. Osicki, Saint John Free P.L., NB (c) Copyright 2012. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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