‘CHRIS McCAUSLAND’S WONDERS OF THE WORLD I CAN’T SEE’ takes comedian Chris McCausland across the globe to explore some of the world’s most iconic, unforgettable world landmarks, but in a new and unique way that discovers things the ordinary traveller might miss.
Chris is blind, and in each of the four episodes he will be joined by a different special celebrity guest as his travelling companion. As well as trying to bring these magnificent places to life with their words alone, the celebrity companions will do their best to prove to Chris that there’s much more to visiting these places than just what they look like. Will they manage to convince him that it was worth getting off his couch after all?
Across the series, Chris explores The Acropolis in Athens with legendary comedian Harry Hill (episode 1) , The Colosseum in Rome with comedian and presenter Tom Allen (episode 2) , the ancient city of Petra in Jordan with comedian, actor and writer Guz Khan (epsisode 3), and Niagara Falls in Canada with broadcaster Liza Tarbuck (episode 4).
‘CHRIS McCAUSLAND’S Wonders Of The World I Can’t See’ is an Open Mike Production for Channel 4. The show was commissioned for Channel 4 by Head of Entertainment and Live Events, Phil Harris and Commissioning Editor for Entertainment, Steve Handley. Jim Hickey is the series producer / director, producers are Philippa Duke and Frank Smalley and executive producers are Andrew Beint and Andy Thistlewood for Open Mike Productions.
Chris has been performing stand-up for two decades and is now a regular face on our TV screens. He has appeared on Live at the Apollo three times including hosting an episode in 2021. He has made multiple appearances on flagship comedy shows including; ‘The Last Leg’, ‘Have I Got News for You’, ‘Would I Lie to You?’, ‘8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown’, ‘QI’, and ‘Blankety Blank’.
In 2021 Chris made his debut on The Royal Variety Performance to high acclaim. Recently, Chris was also seen in the new Channel 4 series Scared Of The Dark.
Chris is currently wrapping up a mammoth 140+ date national tour with his stand-up show "Speaky Blinder" that culminates at the Shepherds Bush Empire in May 2023. His next tour "Yonks!" will kick off in January 2024.
Chris is blind and lost his sight gradually due to a genetic condition called Retinitis Pigmentosa.
CHRIS McCAUSLAND’S Wonders Of The World I Can’t See, Mondays from June 19, 10pm, C4.
