TV series
Great Asian Railway Journeys
2020, English, on BBC Two. Created by Dave Minchin.
Michael Portillo is in Southeast Asia, armed with his 1913 Bradshaw's Handbook. It will lead him on a spectacular 2,500-mile railway adventure across six countries. He explores towering megacities and magnificent mosques.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 20
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Ended in 2020
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Latest episode
S1 E3: Chiang Mai to Lampang
Aired 29 February 2020
Seasons 1
Details
- First aired
- 27 January 2020
- Last aired
- 29 February 2020
- Network
- BBC Two
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Documentary
- Rated
- TV-G
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Great Asian Railway Journeys: quick answers
Is Great Asian Railway Journeys worth watching?
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How many seasons of Great Asian Railway Journeys are there?
Great Asian Railway Journeys has 1 season and 20 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
Is Great Asian Railway Journeys finished?
Yes. Great Asian Railway Journeys ended in 2020, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Great Asian Railway Journeys on?
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Great Asian Railway Journeys parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Great Asian Railway Journeys is rated TV-G. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What shows are like Great Asian Railway Journeys?
If you liked Great Asian Railway Journeys, try How Do They Do It?, The Reluctant Traveller with Eugene Levy, The Circus.
Who created Great Asian Railway Journeys?
Great Asian Railway Journeys was created by Dave Minchin and stars Michael Portillo.