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  • 2016-02-21T00:00:00Z
  • 42m
  • 2h 48m (4 episodes)
  • United Kingdom
  • English
  • Discovery UK
Discovery Channel joins David Baddiel as he sets off on a 4,000 mile journey to explore the most famous trade route in history – the Silk Road. This four-part travelogue follows the comedian and novelist on the adventure of a lifetime, as he travels from Xi'an, China to Istanbul, Turkey to uncover a series of remarkable locations, mysteries and hidden gems, many unknown to the western world.

5 episodes

David Baddiel in conversation with Danny Baker discusses his journey on the Silk Road.

Series Premiere

2016-02-21T00:00:00Z

1x01 China's Deadly Secret

Series Premiere

1x01 China's Deadly Secret

  • 2016-02-21T00:00:00Z42m

Comedian David Baddiel embarks on his adventure in China. He learns the secret of silk that could get a man killed and visits caves full of hidden treasures.

2016-02-28T00:00:00Z

1x02 Into the Wild

1x02 Into the Wild

  • 2016-02-28T00:00:00Z42m

David explores the wilds of Central Asia to discover what the Chinese wanted for their precious silk. In a remote gorge in Kazakhstan he finds clues carved in the rock.

2016-03-06T00:00:00Z

1x03 Hidden Treasures

1x03 Hidden Treasures

  • 2016-03-06T00:00:00Z42m

David seeks treasure in the mountains of central Asia, tests his strength against the locals in Uzbekistan, and finds some amazing uses for crude oil in Azerbaijan.

2016-03-13T00:00:00Z

1x04 Road to Ruin

1x04 Road to Ruin

  • 2016-03-13T00:00:00Z42m

David heads to the most vital crossroads along the Silk Road, the Caucasus, here he discovers what destroyed the greatest trade route in history.

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