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David Baddiel on the Silk Road Season 1

February. 21,2016
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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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David Baddiel on the Silk Road Season 1 Full Episode Guide

Episode 4 - Road to Ruin
First Aired: March. 13,2016

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

Episode 3 - Hidden Treasures
First Aired: March. 06,2016

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 2 - Into the Wild
First Aired: February. 28,2016

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 1 - China's Deadly Secret
First Aired: February. 21,2016

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.

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