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Great Central Asian Railway Journeys

Great Central Asian Railway Journeys

2026•29m•Documentary
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Michael Portillo embarks on a new railway adventure, following the Silk Road through Central Asia.

Dave Minchin · Director

StatusReturning Series
Runtime29m
LanguageEN
First Air DateMay 11, 2026

Episodes

Episode 1 - TashkentE130m

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

Episode 2 - Tashkent to SamarkandE230m

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

Episode 3 - SamarkandE329m

Samarkand

Michael Portillo’s railway adventure in Uzbekistan continues in Samarkand, one of the oldest cities in Central Asia.

May 13, 2026

Episode 4 - Samarkand to BukharaE429m

Samarkand to Bukhara

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.

May 14, 2026

Episode 5 - Bukhara to the Kyzylkum DesertE530m

Bukhara to the Kyzylkum Desert

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.

May 15, 2026

Actors

Michael Portillo

Michael Portillo

Self - Presenter

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