Great Central Asian Railway JourneysSeries 1, Episode 3 - Samarkand

Name: Series 1, Episode 3 - Samarkand
Released: 2026-07-01

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

Great Central Asian Railway Journeys was broadcast on BBC2 at Wednesday 1 July 2026, 08:00. This episode was initially placed on Wednesday 13 May 2026.

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Great Central Asian Railway Journeys

Great Central Asian Railway Journeys is a TV show on BBC2. All aboard! Michael Portillo follows the Silk Road, exploring the geographically diverse, ancient yet evolving nation of Uzbekistan - the historic crossroads between east and west. The most recent episode is from 15 July 2026.

Last broadcast:15/07/2026 at 08:30

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