An Idiot Abroad
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Karl Pilkington: Adventurer. Philosopher. Idiot. Join the orange-headed one as he travels the world and discovers its wonders.
Stephen Merchant ist ein gefeierter englischer Schriftsteller, Regisseur und Darsteller. Er ist weithin bekannt für seine gemeinschaftliche Arbeit an bahnbrechenden britischen Sitcoms und bringt eine ausgeprägte komödiantische Stimme in beliebte Fernsehsendungen ein. Merchants Schreiben erforscht oft die Nuancen menschlicher Interaktion mit scharfem Witz und aufschlussreicher Beobachtung. Seine Beiträge haben das zeitgenössische komödiantische Geschichtenerzählen maßgeblich geprägt.





Karl Pilkington: Adventurer. Philosopher. Idiot. Join the orange-headed one as he travels the world and discovers its wonders.
Presenting the Travel Diaries of Karl Pilkington:Adventurer. Philosopher. Idiot. Karl Pilkington isn't keen on travelling. Given the choice, he'll go on holiday to Devon or Wales or, at a push, eat English food on a package holiday in Majorca. Which isn't exactly Michael Palin, is it? So what happened when he was convinced by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant to go on an epic adventure to see the Seven Wonders of the World? Travel broadens the mind, right? You'd think so... Find out in Karl Pilkington's hilarious travel diaries. 'He is a moron. A completely round, empty-headed, part-chimp Manc.' RICKY GERVAIS 'He'd have been happier in medieval times in a village where you didn't travel beyond the local community.' STEPHEN MERCHANT
The complete scripts of the award-winning series, with exclusive behind-the-scenes photographs by Rich Hardcastle.Meet Andy Millman, actor. Never forgets his lines because he never gets any. And meet Maggie Jacobs, actor. Would love to throw herself into a good part, but she's more likely just to put her foot in it. With an agent who works part-time at Carphone Warehouse, sometimes you have to take a small role on the path to acting fame. But now, after years spent struggling to make it big, Andy has landed a pilot for his sitcom script. Will he finally get the recognition he craves? Extras: the Scripts is the perfect memento for fans of the show and a stylish record of the astonishing writing talent of Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant.
Do you know what upsets David Brent? Wasted talent. People could approach him for guidance on team management and keeping morale high, but they don’t. This is the tragedy. Now, the Brentmeister General is ready to share scenes from his daily life that exemplify great team management principles. His unique brand of morale-boosting comedy—like when he convinced Dawn she was sacked—highlights his earthy wisdom: there should be no ego when working towards a common goal. Readers will also glimpse the passionate singer-songwriter behind the band Foregone Conclusion. These scripts reveal how anyone can be a great boss and use humor to enhance workplace morale. It’s all about investing in people—recognizing that staff are the most important asset. Brent emphasizes teamwork, suggesting that if you’re struggling with a task, he’ll help you tackle it together (not literally). Featuring 500 screengrabs from the series and unseen email exchanges between Brent and his BBC Producer, this script book offers fans a chance to relive their favorite moments repeatedly.
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