British comedic actor Richard Ayoade goes to a world city destination with a fellow celebrity for a 48 hour trip. The question is whether it's actually a good idea. We're here, but should we have come? This is travel without mercy.
Ayoade has a dry sardonic wit. He plays up his deadpan uptight uncomfortableness, the essential reluctant traveler. The comedy is best when things don't go right. Of course, I don't get most of the British references or know every British celebrities. Above everything else, Ayoade's nice easy funny personality is the main selling point. He is actually quite energetic despite his low key style of comedy. He tends to like funiculars and asks the guest their favorite highlight at the end of each episode.
After 9 series, Ayoade is replaced with Joe Lycett. It could be contractual problems although chances are that he's too busy. I have no idea who is this Joe Lycett. He has a nice sarcastic humor, but it is less energetic. I struggle to finish his first episode. I skip to the Aisling Bea episode. She's the only name I recognize and I like her comedy. She delivers a few jokes, but it is less fun than all the Ayoade episodes. I'm stopping at this point.
