Great Central Asian Railway Journeys

Great Central Asian Railway Journeys

Continuing First aired 11/May/2026 United Kingdom English 1 season(s) 5 episode(s)
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Michael Portillo embarks on a new railway adventure, following the Silk Road through Central Asia.
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Season 1 · Series 1
5 episode(s) · Air date: 11/May/2026
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S1E5
Bukhara to the Kyzylkum Desert
Air date: 15/May/2026 · Runtime: 30 min
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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.

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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.

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S1E4
Samarkand to Bukhara
Air date: 14/May/2026 · Runtime: 29 min
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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.

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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.

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Tashkent to Samarkand
Air date: 12/May/2026 · Runtime: 30 min
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Michael Portillo continues his railway tour on Tashkent’s suburban electric railway, and in Samarkand, witnesses the magnificent architecture of the Registan.

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Michael Portillo continues his railway tour on Tashkent’s suburban electric railway, and in Samarkand, witnesses the magnificent architecture of the Registan.

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Tashkent
Air date: 11/May/2026 · Runtime: 30 min
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Michael Portillo embarks on a thrilling new railway adventure following the Silk Road through the most populous country of Central Asia, Uzbekistan.

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Michael Portillo embarks on a thrilling new railway adventure following the Silk Road through the most populous country of Central Asia, Uzbekistan.

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