Dec 10 2009Karl Pilkington, Globetrotter

It used to be that when you'd arbitrarily compare and contrast Matt Lauer and Karl Pilkington, the only inclusion on the "similar" side of things was "stupid bald head." That's all changing, friends. Soon you'll be able to add "has a show where he travels around the world and acts like a buffoon" to that list.

Says the BBC:

Radio producer Karl Pilkington, best known for working with comedian Ricky Gervais, has landed his own travel series for Sky 1.

Pilkington, who became a figure of fun during Gervais' radio shows and podcasts, will visit the Seven Wonders of the World as part of the series.

The idea was born after Pilkington told Gervais he did not appreciate the Seven Wonders, despite never visiting them.

Gervais and comic partner Stephen Merchant will monitor his travels.

"I can't wait to get started. Not because I'm excited but because the sooner we start, the sooner it will be over," Pilkington said.

When he goes to see the Great Wall, I hope he gets to meet Hairy Chinese Kid. That's one wonder he'll surely appreciate.