Great Central Asian Railway Journeys
Michael Portillo embarks on a new railway adventure, following the Silk Road through Central Asia.
Cast: Michael Portillo
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Series 1
5 episodes
1. TashkentMichael Portillo embarks on a thrilling new railway adventure following the Silk Road through the most populous country of Central Asia, Uzbekistan.CC30minMay 11, 2026
2. Tashkent to SamarkandMichael Portillo continues his railway tour on Tashkent’s suburban electric railway, and in Samarkand, witnesses the magnificent architecture of the Registan.CC30minMay 12, 2026
3. SamarkandMichael Portillo’s railway adventure in Uzbekistan continues in Samarkand, one of the oldest cities in Central Asia.CC29minMay 13, 2026
4. Samarkand to BukharaMichael uncovers the Central Asian origins of the apple in the lush oasis surrounding Samarkand, and stands in the shadow of the fortified Ark of Bukhara.CC29minMay 14, 2026
5. Bukhara to the Kyzylkum DesertMichael Portillo’s railway adventure through Uzbekistan reaches its finale in the historic city of Bukhara. He visits a centuries-old Jewish community and experiences the life of nomadic tribes.CC30minMay 15, 2026
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Great Central Asian Railway Journeys
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Michael Portillo embarks on a new railway adventure, following the Silk Road through Central Asia.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Dave Minchin
- Created by
- John Comerford, Alison Kreps
- Cast
- Michael Portillo
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Audio languages
English, Uzbek
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