Series
Great Central Asian Railway Journeys
Documentary
Michael Portillo embarks on a new railway adventure, following the Silk Road through Central Asia.
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Seasons & episodes
1Tashkent11 May 2026 · 30mMichael Portillo embarks on a thrilling new railway adventure following the Silk Road through the most populous country of Central Asia, Uzbekistan.
2Tashkent to Samarkand12 May 2026 · 30mMichael Portillo continues his railway tour on Tashkent’s suburban electric railway, and in Samarkand, witnesses the magnificent architecture of the Registan.
3Samarkand13 May 2026 · 29mMichael Portillo’s railway adventure in Uzbekistan continues in Samarkand, one of the oldest cities in Central Asia.
4Samarkand to Bukhara14 May 2026 · 29mMichael 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.
5Bukhara to the Kyzylkum Desert15 May 2026 · 30mMichael 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.
Details
- First aired
- 11 May 2026
- Last aired
- 15 May 2026
- Status
- Returning Series
- Language
- English
- Network
- BBC Two
- Episodes
- 5
Cast
Michael PortilloSelf - Presenter
