Series synopsis
Great Central Asian Railway Journeys is a British documentary television series that premiered on BBC Two on May 11, 2026. It stars Michael Portillo.
Michael Portillo embarks on a new railway adventure, following the Silk Road through Central Asia.
Premise
Michael Portillo embarks on a new railway adventure, following the Silk Road through Central Asia.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Michael Portillo as Self - Presenter
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 5 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 5 | May 11, 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Tashkent Michael Portillo embarks on a thrilling new railway adventure following the Silk Road through the most populous country of Central Asia, Uzbekistan. |
May 11, 2026 |
| 2 |
Tashkent to Samarkand Michael Portillo continues his railway tour on Tashkent’s suburban electric railway, and in Samarkand, witnesses the magnificent architecture of the Registan. |
May 12, 2026 |
| 3 |
Samarkand Michael Portillo’s railway adventure in Uzbekistan continues in Samarkand, one of the oldest cities in Central Asia. |
May 13, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC Two |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 11, 2026 |
| Last aired | May 15, 2026 |
| Runtime | 29 minutes |
| Status | continue |