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Is The Silk Road coming back?

The Silk Road (2016–2016) — travel · history on BBC Four

The answer: Concluded May 15, 2016.
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The Silk Road poster
Genre
Travel · History
Network / streamer
BBC Four
Premiered
May 1, 2016
Ended
May 15, 2016
Runtime
~60 min per episode
1season
3episodes

About The Silk Road

The Silk Road ended on May 15, 2016, on BBC Four. The show aired its final episode on that date after a brief run in May 2016.

The Silk Road was a documentary series that explored the ancient trade route known as the Silk Road, which connected Asia, Europe, and Africa. Hosted by Dr. Sam Willis, the series examined how this network of routes facilitated the exchange of goods, cultures, and religions, shaping human history. It provided a historical perspective on how the Silk Road served as the world's first global superhighway.

Dr. Sam Willis was the sole cast member, serving as the presenter throughout the series. The show had a runtime of 60 minutes per episode.

The Silk Road episode schedule

3 aired

Aired · 3

DateEp.Title
May 15, 2016 S1·E3 Episode 3
May 8, 2016 S1·E2 Episode 2
May 1, 2016 S1·E1 Episode 1

The Silk Road cast