Title David Baddiel on the Silk Road : China's Deadly Secret - Series 1 - Ep 1

Published Australia : SBS [broadcaster], 2020 January 20 at 16:30:00 [Place of production not identified] : [Production company not identified], 2019

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Description 1 online resource (streaming video file) (43 min. 38 sec.) ; 253468384 bytes Series David Baddiel on the Silk Road ; Series 1, Episode 1 Summary Comedian and writer David Baddiel sets off on an adventure of a lifetime along the Silk Road. Starting at its eastern terminus in Xi'an, David visits the market to get himself kitted out for the long journey ahead buying tea, a lucky charm and pants that fit. As he heads west, he discovers the secret of silk that could get a man killed and visits some amazing caves containing hidden treasures. He rides a camel through a haunted desert and channels Indiana Jones as he hunts down the original Great Wall of China, before taking an overnight train to Turpan Notes Closed captioning in English Classification PG ACMA Subject Adventure and adventurers. Documentary television programs. International trade. Silk -- Transportation. Silk industry. Treasure troves. China. Genre/Form Documentary Form Streaming video Author Baddiel, David, host

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