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Great Central Asian Railway Journeys (2026) | Slate

Great Central Asian Railway Journeys

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Great Central Asian Railway Journeys

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

Status: Returning
First aired: 2026
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 5 aired
Average episode: 29m
Genres: Documentary
Network: BBC Two
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English

Direction and writing

Dave MinchinDirector

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Series 15 episodes

Cast

Michael PortilloSelf - Presenter

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