Great Central Asian Railway Journeys
Bukhara to the Kyzylkum Desert
Season 1 Episode 5 of 5
Michael Portillo's railway adventure through Uzbekistan reaches its finale in the historic city of Bukhara. Amidst the medieval Islamic architecture, Michael goes in search of a centuries-old Jewish community. Later he grapples with Kurash, an ancient form of upright wrestling, and his exploration of Uzbekistan culminates in the vast Kyzylkum Desert
Great Central Asian Railway Journeys airs on BBC Two HD at 6:30 PM, Friday 15 May. (Subtitles, new, finale, series, audio description.)
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Michael Portillo
Presenter
John Comerford
Executive Producer
Alison Kreps
Executive Producer
Dave Minchin
Director