Michael Portillo embarks on a 2,500-mile railway adventure across six Southeast Asian countries, using a 1913 guidebook as his map.
Aired: Jan 27, 2020Michael Portillo delves into the world of Cantonese noodle craftsmanship, unc...
2. Hong Kong University to Lantau Island
Aired: Jan 28, 2020Michael's journey leads him to Lantau, where he arrives by train and discover...
Aired: Feb 29, 2020Michael Portillo embarks on a thrilling journey through Thailand, tracing a 1...
Aired: Jan 30, 2020Michael Portillo's Thai rail journey continues as he visits a hospital for in...
Aired: Jan 31, 2020Michael Portillo delves into the legacy of King Rama V as he explores Bangkok...
Aired: Feb 3, 2020Michael Portillo embarks on a 2,500-mile adventure across six Southeast Asian...
7. Ho Chi Minh City to Phan Thiet
Aired: Feb 4, 2020Michael Portillo embarks on a 1000-mile journey from Ho Chi Minh City to Hano...
Aired: Feb 5, 2020Michael Portillo travels 1,000 miles along Vietnam's historic Unification Rai...
Aired: Feb 6, 2020Michael Portillo embarks on a 1000-mile journey from Ho Chi Minh City to Hano...
Aired: Feb 7, 2020Michael embarks on a historic journey through Vietnam, tracing the route of t...
Aired: Feb 10, 2020Michael delves into the complex legacy of Jakarta as a former Dutch colony, r...
12. Jakarta to Borobudur/Kutoarjo
Aired: Feb 11, 2020Michael embarks on a treacherous journey to the heart of Java's Central Provi...
Aired: Feb 12, 2020Michael explores the ancient art of wayang, a centuries-old tradition that br...
Aired: Feb 13, 2020Michael explores the origins of coffee in Java's mountainous region, tracing ...
Aired: Feb 14, 2020Michael Portillo explores the fascinating history of Penang, a former British...
16. Kuala Kangsar to Cameron Highlands
Aired: Feb 15, 2020Michael Portillo explores the rich history of Kuala Kangsar, uncovering the s...
Aired: Feb 18, 2020Michael Portillo uncovers Kuala Lumpur's fascinating past, tracing its 19th-c...
Aired: Feb 19, 2020Michael Portillo explores the flavorful fusion of Portuguese and Malay cuisin...
19. Raffles Place to Botanic Gardens
Aired: Feb 20, 2020Michael Portillo explores Singapore's maritime past and honors a 19th-century...
20. Chinatown to Gardens by the Bay
Aired: Feb 21, 2020The next episode takes Michael on an underground adventure to the Tai Seng ra...
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Current Status: Ended
Network: BBC Two
Production Countries: Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, United Kingdom, Vietnam
Genres:Documentary
