Ricky Gervais' Travel Documentary Is A Hit Stateside!

2/02/2011 6:40 PM ET | Filed under: TV News • Ricky Gervais

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All right! Some good news for Ricky Gervais!

The comedian's travel documentary, An Idiot Abroad, which co-stars Stephen Merchant and Karl Pilkington and made its stateside debut on The Science Channel - has quickly become its highest rated series ever!

According to the stats, the series has pulled in 4.3 million viewers since its January 22nd premiere, and is its most-watched to date among P25-54!

Ha! Amazing!

We'll definitely need to check it out!

Congratulations, guys!

Tags: an idiot abroad, co-stars, documentary, karl pilkington, premiere, ratings, science channel, stephen merchant, travel, viewership

Beebs1616 says – reply to this

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It's hilarious!!!
xlouisex says – reply to this

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ricky gervais isnt in it haha! hes only in it to tell karl where he's going..
its alll karl pilkington !!!
at least loook it up!!
kyoungblood says – reply to this

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i love karl pilkington! he's my favorite on the ricky gervais show =) it's so funny!
PenelopePitstop says – reply to this

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One of the best shows I've seen lately. Hilarious.
Khalid Al Moayyed says – reply to this

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you frustrate me. u know nothing. this show is massive in the uk and u have no clue. ricky isn't in it btw - u see him briefly in each episode and hear his phone calls, it's about karl and his views on the wonders. do ur research! it sucks that u havent checked this out by now yet u watch the crappest things and promote the shitest ppl (like that vamp diaries chick..).. KARL!!!!!
Unitedfan1 says – reply to this

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Karl and Stephen make me laugh just looking at them, this show is the best.
allier says – reply to this

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Just saw the India episode yesterday. Friggin' brilliant. Got to hear Ricky's awesome laugh too:)
aoife55 says – reply to this

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FUCK YES
WTFungus says – reply to this

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Karl Pilkington has a head like a FUCKING ORANGE!!
AimeeBee says – reply to this

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That show is HILARIOUS. Love it. I would definitely recommend it!
jennifer g says – reply to this

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It's funny, but I think it's a bit contrived… I don't believe he's really that dumb… He's too sharp. It's a great show though… Although not as great as the UK's IT Crowd.
caffeinatedangel says – reply to this

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It's pure brilliance, Perez - I've been salivating over seeing it ever since the promos for it first came out for it's Sky1 airings months ago. It's soooooo good!
lisasues says – reply to this

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I can watch an episode (even the preview show) over & over & laugh like a loon each time. brilliant!
YouAreCrazy says – reply to this

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Re: Khalid Al Moayyed – Holy Shyte.. calm down!!!!
sleezy*e says – reply to this

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I'm going to have Stephen Merchant's babies.
kimd says – reply to this

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These three..Gervais,Merchant and Pilkington…are my second favorite trinity ever.
m0nkey5 says – reply to this

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Can't wait! The previews are hilarious. I think I've listened to the podcasts and old XFM radio shows a million times (thanks Pilkipedia), so some new Karl material will be brilliant. Hope Australia gets the full version, not the censored Science channel version though.
Gem1987 says – reply to this

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It is the best show i have ever seen! I love Karl!! You have got to watch it!
Serena Loves Mario says – reply to this

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Whoever wrote this obviously hasn't watched the show… Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant are in it briefly, and it stars Karl Pilkington! The China episode is great.
It's hilarious, but I wouldn't want to watch it with American editing/censorship!
canyoufeelit says – reply to this

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it is hilarious!! karl always carries pickled onion monster munch hahah its a big hit here in the UK
ms trudy says – reply to this

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YA GOTTA LOVE THESE GUYS !! FREAKIN HILARIOUS !
Mancunian says – reply to this

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i love this show
laura2004 says – reply to this

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Karl Pilkington = Legend
Mimsi says – reply to this

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I LOVE CALR PILKINGTON….HILARIOUS!!!!
Angie Ro says – reply to this

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I just watched yesterday forbthe first time and I had a blast. I've already set my DVR to record the whole series. Too funny!
uyeah says – reply to this

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What do you mean "good news for Ricky", as if he needs it. Everything he touches turns to gold. And Khalid, this may be massive in the UK but it just started in the US, so calm down.

Austin Powers Actor Verne Troyer Dead At 49

Wow.

Legendary actor Verne Troyer -- perhaps best known for playing Mini-Me in the Austin Powers film franchise -- has died, according to notice given minutes ago on his social media accounts.

He was 49 years old.

Within the last hour, this picture and accompanying caption went up on his official Instagram page (below):

[Image via FayesVision/WENN.]