Great Asian Railway Journeys

  

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Great Asian Railway Journeys20/20. In Tai Seng, Michael Portillo goes underground to marvel at the world's largest subterranean rail depot, where self-driving MRT trains are maintained. Also in HD. [S,AD]Fri, May 12, 1:50 amBBC FOUR30 mins
Great Asian Railway Journeys20/20. In Tai Seng, Michael Portillo goes underground to marvel at the world's largest subterranean rail depot, where self-driving MRT trains are maintained. Also in HD. [S,AD]Thu, May 11, 7:05 pmBBC FOUR30 mins
Great Asian Railway Journeys19/20. In Singapore's iconic Raffles Hotel, Michael treats himself to a Singapore sling. Also in HD. [S,AD]Thu, May 11, 12:30 amBBC FOUR30 mins
Great Asian Railway Journeys19/20. In Singapore's iconic Raffles Hotel, Michael treats himself to a Singapore sling. Also in HD. [S,AD]Wed, May 10, 7:00 pmBBC FOUR30 mins
Great Asian Railway Journeys18/20. In Melaka, Malaysia, Michael Portillo tastes the spicy cuisine of the Kristang community, descendants of early 16th-century Portuguese settlers who mixed with local Malays. Also in HD. [S,AD]Tue, May 9, 11:30 pmBBC FOUR30 mins
Great Asian Railway Journeys18/20. In Melaka, Malaysia, Michael Portillo tastes the spicy cuisine of the Kristang community, descendants of early 16th-century Portuguese settlers who mixed with local Malays. Also in HD. [S,AD]Tue, May 9, 7:00 pmBBC FOUR30 mins
Great Asian Railway Journeys16/20. Michael Portillo's journey resumes in Kuala Kangsar, where he taps into the source of the lucrative rubber industry that boomed at the time of his 1913 Bradshaw's Guide. Also in HD. [S,AD]Fri, May 5, 12:50 amBBC FOUR30 mins
Great Asian Railway Journeys16/20. Michael Portillo's journey resumes in Kuala Kangsar, where he taps into the source of the lucrative rubber industry that boomed at the time of his 1913 Bradshaw's Guide. Also in HD. [S,AD]Thu, May 4, 7:00 pmBBC FOUR30 mins
Great Asian Railway Journeys15/20. Michael Portillo's rail tour of south east Asia reaches Malaysia, and on the island of Penang, Michael traces the origins of the former British colony in Georgetown. Also in HD. [S,AD]Thu, May 4, 12:45 amBBC FOUR30 mins
Great Asian Railway Journeys15/20. Michael Portillo's rail tour of south east Asia reaches Malaysia, and on the island of Penang, Michael traces the origins of the former British colony in Georgetown. Also in HD. [S,AD]Wed, May 3, 7:00 pmBBC FOUR30 mins
Great Asian Railway Journeys14/20. In the mountainous interior of Java, Michael discovers how coffee was first brought to the island for cultivation and learns about production today. Also in HD. [S,AD]Wed, May 3, 12:50 amBBC FOUR30 mins
Great Asian Railway Journeys14/20. In the mountainous interior of Java, Michael discovers how coffee was first brought to the island for cultivation and learns about production today. Also in HD. [S,AD]Tue, May 2, 7:00 pmBBC FOUR30 mins
Great Asian Railway Journeys13/20. In Java's royal city, Yogyakarta, Michael visits the Sultan's palace and admires the ancient art of shadow puppetry known as wayang. Also in HD. [S,AD]Tue, May 2, 12:20 amBBC FOUR30 mins
Great Asian Railway Journeys13/20. In Java's royal city, Yogyakarta, Michael visits the Sultan's palace and admires the ancient art of shadow puppetry known as wayang. Also in HD. [S,AD]Mon, May 1, 7:00 pmBBC FOUR30 mins
Great Asian Railway Journeys12/20. Michael visits Java's most dangerous volcano, Mount Merapi. Also in HD. [S,AD]Wed, Apr 26, 7:00 pmBBC FOUR30 mins
Great Asian Railway Journeys11/20. In the heaving city of Jakarta, Michael uncovers Indonesia's Dutch colonial past and its rich history as a port, but discovers that the future is uncertain. Also in HD. [S,AD]Wed, Apr 26, 2:00 amBBC FOUR30 mins
Great Asian Railway Journeys11/20. In the heaving city of Jakarta, Michael uncovers Indonesia's Dutch colonial past and its rich history as a port, but discovers that the future is uncertain. Also in HD. [S,AD]Tue, Apr 25, 7:00 pmBBC FOUR30 mins
Great Asian Railway Journeys10/20. Checking into the Metropole Hotel, Michael discovers a bunker from the Vietnam War. Also in HD. [S,AD]Tue, Apr 25, 12:20 amBBC FOUR30 mins
Great Asian Railway Journeys10/20. Checking into the Metropole Hotel, Michael discovers a bunker from the Vietnam War. Also in HD. [S,AD]Tue, Apr 25, 12:00 amBBC FOUR30 mins
Great Asian Railway Journeys10/20. Checking into the Metropole Hotel, Michael discovers a bunker from the Vietnam War. Also in HD. [S,AD]Mon, Apr 24, 7:00 pmBBC FOUR30 mins
Great Asian Railway Journeys9/20. Michael tours the imperial city of Hue and tries to make the iconic conical hat. Also in HD. [S,AD]Fri, Apr 14, 12:15 amBBC FOUR30 mins
Great Asian Railway Journeys9/20. Michael tours the imperial city of Hue and tries to make the iconic conical hat. Also in HD. [S,AD]Thu, Apr 13, 7:30 pmBBC FOUR30 mins
Great Asian Railway Journeys8/20. Leaving what locals still call Saigon, Michael heads to the fishing port of Phan Thiet, where he learns how to make Vietnam's signature fish sauce. Also in HD. [S,AD]Thu, Apr 13, 12:50 amBBC FOUR30 mins
Great Asian Railway Journeys8/20. Leaving what locals still call Saigon, Michael heads to the fishing port of Phan Thiet, where he learns how to make Vietnam's signature fish sauce. Also in HD. [S,AD]Wed, Apr 12, 7:00 pmBBC FOUR30 mins
Great Asian Railway Journeys7/20. Michael braves the streets of Ho Chi Minh City on a motorbike. Also in HD. [S,AD]Wed, Apr 12, 1:25 amBBC FOUR30 mins
Great Asian Railway Journeys7/20. Michael braves the streets of Ho Chi Minh City on a motorbike. Also in HD. [S,AD]Tue, Apr 11, 7:00 pmBBC FOUR30 mins
Great Asian Railway Journeys6/20. Michael steps into the ring under the guidance of Master Toddy to learn Muay Thai boxing. Also in HD. [S,AD]Mon, Apr 10, 7:00 pmBBC FOUR30 mins
Great Asian Railway Journeys5/20. In Bangkok, Michael learns how King Rama V introduced railways to his country. Also in HD. [S,AD]Fri, Apr 7, 12:40 amBBC FOUR30 mins
Great Asian Railway Journeys5/20. In Bangkok, Michael learns how King Rama V introduced railways to his country. Also in HD. [S,AD]Thu, Apr 6, 7:00 pmBBC FOUR30 mins
Great Asian Railway Journeys4/20. Michael Portillo continues his rail journey through Thailand from Lampang, stopping to help at an elephant hospital, where they care for animals wounded by landmines. Also in HD. [S,AD]Thu, Apr 6, 2:00 amBBC FOUR30 mins
Great Asian Railway Journeys4/20. Michael Portillo continues his rail journey through Thailand from Lampang, stopping to help at an elephant hospital, where they care for animals wounded by landmines. Also in HD. [S,AD]Wed, Apr 5, 7:00 pmBBC FOUR30 mins
Great Asian Railway Journeys3/20. Michael Portillo embarks on a four-part rail adventure through Thailand. Michael tries his hand at the art of umbrella making and learns about northern Thai cookery. Also in HD. [S,AD]Wed, Apr 5, 1:50 amBBC FOUR30 mins
Great Asian Railway Journeys3/20. Michael Portillo embarks on a four-part rail adventure through Thailand. Michael tries his hand at the art of umbrella making and learns about northern Thai cookery. Also in HD. [S,AD]Tue, Apr 4, 7:00 pmBBC FOUR30 mins
Great Asian Railway Journeys2/20. Michael Portillo continues his exploration of Hong Kong. In Wan Chai, he discovers why Hong Kongers are protesting all over the city and asks them about their hopes and fears. Also in HD. [S,AD]Tue, Apr 4, 1:30 amBBC FOUR30 mins
Great Asian Railway Journeys2/20. Michael Portillo continues his exploration of Hong Kong. In Wan Chai, he discovers why Hong Kongers are protesting all over the city and asks them about their hopes and fears. Also in HD. [S,AD]Mon, Apr 3, 7:00 pmBBC FOUR30 mins
Great Asian Railway Journeys1/20. Michael Portillo learns the traditional Cantonese art of noodle making. Also in HD. [S,AD]Fri, Mar 31, 12:25 amBBC FOUR30 mins
Great Asian Railway Journeys1/20. Michael Portillo learns the traditional Cantonese art of noodle making. Also in HD. [S,AD]Thu, Mar 30, 7:00 pmBBC FOUR30 mins
Great Asian Railway JourneysBeginning in Java's royal city, Yogyakarta, Michael Portillo visits the Sultan's Palace and witnesses the ancient art of shadow puppetry, known as wayang. Also in HD. [S,AD]Mon, Oct 31, 7:00 pmBBC FOUR60 mins
Great Asian Railway JourneysIn the heaving megacity of Jakarta, Michael Portillo uncovers Indonesia's colonial past as part of a Dutch empire and its rich history as a port. Also in HD. [S,AD]Fri, Oct 21, 1:50 amBBC FOUR60 mins
Great Asian Railway JourneysIn the heaving megacity of Jakarta, Michael Portillo uncovers Indonesia's colonial past as part of a Dutch empire and its rich history as a port. Also in HD. [S,AD]Thu, Oct 20, 7:00 pmBBC FOUR60 mins
Great Asian Railway JourneysMichael meets milliner Mrs Ngo, who teaches him how to make the iconic conical hat. Also in HD. [S,AD]Thu, Oct 20, 2:05 amBBC FOUR60 mins
Great Asian Railway JourneysMichael meets milliner Mrs Ngo, who teaches him how to make the iconic conical hat. Also in HD. [S,AD]Wed, Oct 19, 7:00 pmBBC FOUR60 mins
Great Asian Railway JourneysMichael Portillo boards Vietnam's spectacular Reunification Railway. Also in HD. [S,AD]Wed, Oct 19, 1:55 amBBC FOUR60 mins
Great Asian Railway JourneysMichael Portillo boards Vietnam's spectacular Reunification Railway. Also in HD. [S,AD]Wed, Oct 19, 1:45 amBBC FOUR60 mins
Great Asian Railway JourneysMichael Portillo boards Vietnam's spectacular Reunification Railway. Also in HD. [S,AD]Tue, Oct 18, 7:00 pmBBC FOUR60 mins
Great Asian Railway JourneysMichael Portillo steps into the ring under the guidance of champion trainer Master Toddy to learn muay Thai boxing. Can he perfect the cobra-inspired right hook? Also in HD. [S,AD]Tue, Oct 18, 2:55 amBBC FOUR60 mins
Great Asian Railway JourneysMichael Portillo steps into the ring under the guidance of champion trainer Master Toddy to learn muay Thai boxing. Can he perfect the cobra-inspired right hook? Also in HD. [S,AD]Mon, Oct 17, 7:00 pmBBC FOUR60 mins
Great Asian Railway JourneysMichael helps out at an elephant hospital and tries his hand at umbrella-making. Also in HD. [S,AD]Fri, Oct 14, 1:25 amBBC FOUR60 mins
Great Asian Railway JourneysMichael helps out at an elephant hospital and tries his hand at umbrella-making. Also in HD. [S,AD]Thu, Oct 13, 7:00 pmBBC FOUR60 mins
Great Asian Railway JourneysIn Hong Kong, Michael's highlights include the enviably efficient mass transit system. Also in HD. [S,AD]Thu, Oct 13, 1:55 amBBC FOUR60 mins