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Great Central Asian Railway Journeys

Great Central Asian Railway Journeys

2026•29m
Documentary

Michael Portillo embarks on a new railway adventure, following the Silk Road through Central Asia.

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Language

EN

Status

Returning Series

First Aired

May 11, 2026

Last Aired

May 15, 2026

Networks

BBC Two

Where to Watch
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
Tashkent
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.
Tashkent to Samarkand
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.
Samarkand
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.
Samarkand to Bukhara
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.
Bukhara to the Kyzylkum Desert
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.

Cast

Michael Portillo

Michael Portillo

Self - Presenter

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