Great Central Asian Railway Journeys (2026) — 1 Season

Name: Great Central Asian Railway Journeys
Genre: Documentary
Cast: Michael Portillo

Seasons & episodes

1 season · 5 episodes

Episode 01

Tashkent

May 11, 2026 · 30 min

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

Episode 02

Tashkent to Samarkand

May 12, 2026 · 30 min

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

Episode 03

Samarkand

May 13, 2026 · 29 min

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

Episode 04

Samarkand to Bukhara

May 14, 2026 · 29 min

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.

Episode 05

Bukhara to the Kyzylkum Desert

May 15, 2026 · 30 min

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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Synopsis

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

Documentary

Cast

1 principal cast

Michael Portillo

Self - Presenter

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