Great Central Asian Railway Journeys: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

Michael travels through Uzbekistan in Great Central Asian Railway Journeys, tracing routes that echo the ancient Silk Road. This series sees Michael embarking on an epic railway exploration through the heart of Central Asia. Crossing desert landscapes and historic cities, he explores a region shaped by empire, trade and faith. Through encounters along the line, he examines how modern railways now link places that were once at the crossroads of the world.

Series details

• Title: Great Central Asian Railway Journeys
• Format: Documentary
• Language: English
• Genres: Travel
• Premiere date: 2026-05-11
• Status in TVmaze: To Be Determined
• Web channel listed by TVmaze: BBC iPlayer
• Network country: United Kingdom
• Typical episode runtime: 29 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 91209
• TVDB ID: 477342

Cast and credited roles

• Michael Portillo — Presenter

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2026-05-11; final listed air date 2026-05-11; episode order: 5.

Source and licence

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