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Ghost Train to the Eastern Star (Omnibus)

Travelogue writer Paul Theroux retraces his 1973 trip from 'The Great Railway Bazaar'. Read by Stuart Milligan.

Paul Theroux retraces the railway journey East he first undertook in his 1973 travel book The Great Railway Bazaar: By Train Through Asia.

He sets off by Eurostar from London's St Pancras International station.

Over four-months, Paul journeys overland via Europe, the Middle East and India - ending in Southeast Asia.

Omnibus of five-parts abridged by Doreen Estall.

Read by Stuart Milligan.

Producer: Emma Harding

First broadcast on ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 in May 2008.

1 hour, 15 minutes

Last on

Sun 21 Sep 2025 02:30

Broadcasts

  • Sat 20 Sep 2025 07:30
  • Sat 20 Sep 2025 12:30
  • Sat 20 Sep 2025 18:30
  • Sun 21 Sep 2025 02:30