The Moaning of Life

The Moaning of Life

  • 2013
  • 2 Seasons
  • 11 Episodes
  •  7.59  (67)
  •   Ended

Now Karl’s turned 40 and has officially hit middle age, it’s time for him to re-assess his life. He’s not married, he doesn’t have kids, he’s got a job where he’s known as an ‘idiot’, and he’s known for being miserable. He’s classic ‘mid-life crisis’ material. As Karl attempts to put his life in order, he’ll be dispatched around the world on a crash course to find out how other cultures deal with life’s big questions. The ups and downs of Karl’s experiences will be contrasted against the beautiful geography of the countries he visits, captured on HD with stunning aerial photography.

The Moaning of Life
Seasons
Time
6. Time
November 17, 2015
Karl investigates how we should spend out limited time on the planet as he finds out what he will be like as an old man.
Waste
5. Waste
November 10, 2015
As Karl explores the impact of waste on our planet, he meets a roadkill chef, as well as a man who has found a unique use for old bottles.
The Body
4. The Body
November 03, 2015
Karl discovers the alleged benefits of 'urine therapy' as he explores the lengths people go to in order to stay healthy.
How to Live Your Life
3. How to Live Your Life
October 27, 2015
Karl meets a group of vigilante superheroes in San Diego as he goes in search of people with unique attitudes towards life.
Identity
2. Identity
October 20, 2015
Karl tries on toupées and slips into ladies' clothes as he explores the factors that shape our identity.
Art
1. Art
October 13, 2015
Karl Pilkington goes back on the road in search of the answers to more of life's big questions, beginning by heading to America to consider the point of art. He meets artists who make sculptures out of dog muck, attempts to create a masterpiece from his own vomit and strips down to his pants for a spot of performance art in Times Square.
Description
Now Karl’s turned 40 and has officially hit middle age, it’s time for him to re-assess his life. He’s not married, he doesn’t have kids, he’s got a job where he’s known as an ‘idiot’, and he’s known for being miserable. He’s classic ‘mid-life crisis’ material. As Karl attempts to put his life in order, he’ll be dispatched around the world on a crash course to find out how other cultures deal with life’s big questions. The ups and downs of Karl’s experiences will be contrasted against the beautiful geography of the countries he visits, captured on HD with stunning aerial photography.
  • Premiere Date
    October 20, 2013
  • Rating
    7.59  (67)