
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.
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S01E01 · 2026-05-11
Tashkent

S01E02 · 2026-05-11
Tashkent to Samarkand

S01E03 · 2026-05-11
Samarkand

S01E04 · 2026-05-11
Samarkand to Bukhara

S01E05 · 2026-05-11
Bukhara to the Kyzylkum Desert