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10 Worst Episodes of Travel Man: 48 Hours in...

Joe Lycett takes a ruthlessly efficient approach to travel, covering everything top tourist destinations have to offer in just 48 hours.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 06, 2023.

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Travel Man: 48 Hours in... - S5E3

#10 - Amsterdam (Season 5 - Episode 3)

Richard and comedian Joe Lycett head to the mini break mecca of Amsterdam, for some culture, cardio, canals, cuisine, drawing, Dutch gin, and the museum of street organs.

The episode was rated 7.23 from 80 votes.

Travel Man: 48 Hours in... - S9E1

#9 - Dubrovnik (Season 9 - Episode 1)

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Richard Ayoade begins his final stint presenting the wry travel series in Dubrovnik with Stephen Merchant. The pair take a Game of Thrones (2011) tour, a buggy safari and a ferry across to the cursed island of Lokrum.

The episode was rated 7.21 from 70 votes.

Travel Man: 48 Hours in... - S3E1

#8 - New York (Season 3 - Episode 1)

Richard Ayoade and comedian Katherine Ryan take a fast and funny trip to New York. Their overflowing schedule includes skyscrapers, rollerblades, museums, ferries, showtunes and cronuts.

The episode was rated 7.17 from 92 votes.

Travel Man: 48 Hours in... - S2E5

#7 - Seville (Season 2 - Episode 5)

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In the company of comedian Rob Delaney, Richard Ayoade packs his carry-on case and sets off to enjoy an optimal two-day mini city break in Seville, southern Spain. On arrival, the duo soon learn to dance flamenco and eat tapas and churros. They also explore Metropol Parasol, one of the boldest pieces of modern architecture in Europe and visit a film set built for the spaghetti western A Fistful of Dollars. After seeking to channel their inner Eastwood, the amigos repair to the saloon for some Fanta and a Kinder egg.

The episode was rated 7.17 from 12 votes.

Travel Man: 48 Hours in... - S7E4

#6 - Milan (Season 7 - Episode 4)

Richard and comedian Morgana Robinson tour a sweltering Milan, taking in paintings, a musical pasta-making lesson, and a drink in the smallest bar in the world

The episode was rated 7.13 from 53 votes.

Travel Man: 48 Hours in... - S6E4

#5 - CΓ΄te d'Azur (Season 6 - Episode 4)

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Shazia Mirza joins Richard Ayoade for a two day detour in the south of France, including blue art, fancy yachts, a glam helicopter ride and a trip to the casino.

The episode was rated 7.12 from 66 votes.

Travel Man: 48 Hours in... - S2E6

#4 - Venice (Season 2 - Episode 6)

Richard Ayoade is joined by Jo Brand for a two-day spell in the Italian city. The pair stay at the famous Hotel Danieli, formerly the lodgings of Lord Byron, Charles Dickens and Indiana Jones, and in almost no time learn to row a gondola, take in the famous sights, sample the Venetian version of tapas, and explore the world of masks. They also road-test Whaiwhai - a book used with a map and mobile that takes people on a treasure hunt around the city - only without the treasure.

The episode was rated 7.08 from 12 votes.

Travel Man: 48 Hours in... - S10E4

#3 - Antwerp (Season 10 - Episode 4)

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Joe and Katherine Parkinson explore Antwerp by hitting a golf ball around it, before they sample the local beer, have breakfast in a launderette and journey down into the subterranean tunnels.

The episode was rated 7.04 from 24 votes.

Travel Man: 48 Hours in... - S10E3

#2 - Cyprus (Season 10 - Episode 3)

Joe takes Mo Gilligan on a Cypriot odyssey where they get hands-on with halloumi, ride mushroom boats, visit the salt and pepper museum and sample a 24-carat gold ice lolly.

The episode was rated 6.95 from 21 votes.

Travel Man: 48 Hours in... - S10E1

#1 - The Basque Country (Season 10 - Episode 1)

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Joe is joined by comedian James Acaster for a long weekend in the Spanish part of the Basque Country, where they visit a bargain two cities for the price of one.

The episode was rated 6.82 from 28 votes.

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