Episode 1
Rome
23m8.5 / 10
Richard Ayoade is joined by Matt Lucas, for a frenetic 48 hours in the eternal city, Rome. Together, they cram in culture, cuisine, history, hats and as many sights as possible.
Episode credits
Guest stars Matt Lucas
TV series
Travel Man: 48 Hours in...
201513 seasons6.4 / 10
British comedian Richard Ayoade (later taken over by Joe Lycett), accompanied by a celebrity guest, takes a ruthlessly efficient approach to travel, covering everything top tourist destinations have to offer in just 48 hours.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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British comedian Richard Ayoade (later taken over by Joe Lycett), accompanied by a celebrity guest, takes a ruthlessly efficient approach to travel, covering everything top tourist destinations have to offer in just 48 hours.
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Episode 2
Valencia
23m8.5 / 10
Richard and Sara Pascoe visit the birthplace of paella, for cocktails, zorbing, a four-wheel bike ride and a hunt for the holy grail.
Episode credits
Guest stars Sara Pascoe
Episode 3
Amsterdam
23m8.5 / 10
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.
Episode credits
Guest stars Joe Lycett
Episode 4
Stockholm
23m8.5 / 10finale
Richard and actor Sally Phillips have a fulsome time with fika, meatballs, scaling high rooftops, singing Abba, and staying up late playing on their phones.
Episode credits
Guest stars Sally Phillips
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
More about Travel Man: 48 Hours in...
Cast
Richard AyoadeSelf - Host
Joe LycettSelf - Host
Adam HillsSelf - Guest
Rob BeckettSelf - Guest
Lena DunhamSelf - Guest
Katherine RyanSelf - Guest
Adam BuxtonSelf - Guest
Jack DeeSelf - GuestCredits
- Written by
- Richard Ayoade
Production details
- Status
- Returning Series
- Series type
- Documentary
- Episodes
- 56
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
Channel 4United Kingdom
Themes
travel
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