World Films

An Idiot Abroad

A travel documentary ‘An Idiot Abroad’ features Karl Pilkington and his global adventure to the new Seven Wonders of the World. Karl Pilkington, a British author, podcaster and television personality, was sent to experience world heritages by his former colleagues Stephen Merchant and Ricky Gervais. This documentary is about Pilkington’s reactions to the new places and the uncompromising situations, differences in cultures and idiosyncrasies which also make it a classic piece of ‘real’ travelogue.Each episode of this series documents Karl’s travel to a place amongst the seven wonder.Episode 1 - Karls’ first destination was China’s Great Wall and he was very impressed to see the Great Wall of China spread out like a long snake on the hills. He also learns some steps of the Chinese Martial Art – Kung Fu but is confused and bemused with the strange culture for example no doors on the public toilet.

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Long Way Down

Long way down is a mini television series that documented the trip undertaken by Ewan Mcgregor and Charley Boorman from the northern tip of Scotland, Europe to Capetown in South Africa on their motorcycles. The events and action on the way makes this trip a life changing journey for the duo. This ten part documentary series traverses the motorcycle ride across more than 24000 kilometers of tough terrain across borders. The journey commenced on 12 May 2007 and reached the end destination on 4 August 2007.Long way down revealed a new face of Africa to Ewan and Charley which was earlier perceived as a bandit country. The adventures made the duo test and push their physical abilities and strength to face adversities. Episode 1 – Start of Journey The team travels to John o’ Groats and prepare to hit the roads and embark their 24000 kilometers long road journey.

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