
Great Central Asian Railway Journeys
2026•29m
Documentary
Michael Portillo embarks on a new railway adventure, following the Silk Road through Central Asia.
Language
EN
Status
Returning Series
First Aired
May 11, 2026
Last Aired
May 15, 2026
Networks
BBC Two
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season

E1
Tashkent
Air date: 2026-05-11
Michael Portillo embarks on a thrilling new railway adventure following the Silk Road through the most populous country of Central Asia, Uzbekistan.

E2
Tashkent to Samarkand
Air date: 2026-05-12
Michael Portillo continues his railway tour on Tashkent’s suburban electric railway, and in Samarkand, witnesses the magnificent architecture of the Registan.

E3
Samarkand
Air date: 2026-05-13
Michael Portillo’s railway adventure in Uzbekistan continues in Samarkand, one of the oldest cities in Central Asia.

E4
Samarkand to Bukhara
Air date: 2026-05-14
Michael 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.

E5
Bukhara to the Kyzylkum Desert
Air date: 2026-05-15
Michael 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.























