David Baddiel on the Silk Road
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.
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- First Aired on
Feb 21, 2016
- Popularity: 0.1032
- 1 votes
- Production
Discovery UK (GB)
- Status: Ended
Show Ended
1 seaons till Mar 13, 2016
Last episode: Road to Ruin
Seasons & episodes
Total 1 seasons, 4 episodes
Season 1
Aired
Episode 1China's Deadly Secret min
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.
Episode 2Into the Wild min
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.
Episode 3Hidden Treasures min
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.
Episode 4Road to Ruin min
David heads to the most vital crossroads along the Silk Road, the Caucasus, here he discovers what destroyed the greatest trade route in history.
