Great Central Asian Railway Journeys
Samarkand to Bukhara
Season 1 Episode 4 of 5
Michael Portillo's railway tour through Uzbekistan continues in the lush oasis surrounding the historic city of Samarkand. Here, he uncovers the Central Asian origins of the apple, a fruit that travelled to Europe along the Silk Road. Boarding a high-speed train along the old Trans-Caspian Railway, Michael also hears how the Russians toiled to build this remarkable line through the shifting sands of Uzbekistan's steppe
Great Central Asian Railway Journeys airs on BBC Two Wales HD at 8:30 AM, Wednesday 8 July. (Subtitles, repeat, sign language.)
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Michael Portillo
Presenter
Dave Minchin
Director
John Comerford
Executive Producer
Alison Kreps
Executive Producer