Joanna Lumley's Trans-Siberian Adventure

During the second leg of her journey, the actress explores Mongolia’s diverse landscapes, travelling across the country to experience its unique scenery. She arrives in the capital, Ulan Bator, where she meets celebrated Mongolian throat‑singers.

The broadcast is a single episode of a travel‑focused programme that follows an actress as she continues her journey across distant lands. In this installment she reaches the heart of Central Asia, setting the stage for a series of encounters that showcase the region’s distinctive character. During the second segment of her itinerary, the actress wanders through a wide range of Mongolian landscapes. From open steppes to rugged highlands, she absorbs the country’s diverse scenery, allowing viewers to see the contrast between its barren deserts and lush valleys as she moves from one locale to the next. Her route brings her to Mongolia’s capital city, Ulan Bator, where she spends time exploring the urban environment. The episode highlights the city’s streets, markets and public spaces, giving a sense of daily life in the nation’s political and cultural centre. While in Ulan Bator, the actress meets several of the country’s celebrated throat‑singers. These performers demonstrate the traditional vocal technique that has earned them international recognition, and the actress engages with them, offering a glimpse into a unique aspect of Mongolia’s artistic heritage.