David Baddiel on the Silk Road (2016)
Season 1
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.
Released Feb. 21, 2016
Episode 42 min
None+
Production Companies: Discovery UK
Network: Discovery Channel (UK)
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S1E1 - China's Deadly Secret
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.
Feb. 21, 2016, midnight
S1E2 - Into the Wild
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.
Feb. 28, 2016, midnight
S1E3 - Hidden Treasures
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.
March 6, 2016, midnight
S1E4 - Road to Ruin
David heads to the most vital crossroads along the Silk Road, the Caucasus, here he discovers what destroyed the greatest trade route in history.
March 13, 2016, midnight
Network: Discovery Channel (UK)
Episode Runtime: 42 min.
Season Runtime: 168 min.
Released: Feb. 21, 2016
Last Air Date: March 13, 2016, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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