Mm Kaye - The Far Pavilions

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20110131

Following the 1857 Mutiny, Ashton, a young English orphan, is disguised by his ayah as her Indian son, Ashok. And so - as he forgets his true identity - his destiny is set.

MM Kaye's epic of love and war dramatised by Rukhsana Ahmad.

Series of 20 episodes spanning the years between the Indian Mutiny in 1857 and the Siege of the British Mission in Kabul in 1879.

MM Kaye's masterwork is a vast, rich and vibrant tapestry of love and war that moves from the foothills of the Himalayas, to the burning plains, to the besieged British Mission in Kabul, filling them with immediacy, meticulous historical accuracy, and a rare insight into the human heart.

A story of divided loyalties and fierce friendship; of true love made impossible by class and race; a critique of the imperialist adventure; and an examination of the cultural and spiritual clash between East and West peopled by a wonderful cast of characters, The Far Pavilions is the very stuff of drama.

Sita / Narrator - Vineeta Rishi

Biju Ram - Inam Mirza

K-Daad - Sam Dastor

Ashok (child) - Joseph Samrai

Anjuli (child) - Nishi Malde

Hira Lal - Sagar Arya

Lalji - Nazim Khan

Daya Ram - Kaleem Janjua

Pelham Martyn - Sam Dale

Directors: Marc Beeby and Jessica Dromgoole

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2011.

Following the mutiny, Ashton is disguised by his ayah as her Indian son Ashok.

Epic story of love and war in 19th-century India, starring Blake Ritson.

20110201

Living in the Hawa Mahal palace, Ashok befriends the young princess Anjuli. However, he finds his life is threatened when he becomes embroiled in dark court intrigues.

MM Kaye's epic of love and war, dramatised by Rukhsana Ahmad.

Sita / Narrator - Vineeta Rishi

Biju Ram - Inam Mirza

K-Daad - Sam Dastor

Ashok (child) - Joseph Samrai

Anjuli (child) - Nishi Malde

Hira Lal - Sagar Arya

Lalji - Nazim Khan

Shankar - Adeel Akhtar

Directors: Marc Beeby and Jessica Dromgoole

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2011.

Ashok finds his life threatened when he is embroiled in dark court intrigues.

Epic story of love and war in 19th-century India, starring Blake Ritson.

20110202

Pursued by Janoo Rani's men, Ashok and Sita flee Gulkote. But death overtakes them on the road to the mountains.

MM Kaye's epic of love and war, dramatised by Rukhsana Ahmad.

Narrator / Sita - Vineeta Rishi

Zarin / Rider 2 - Christopher Simpson

Commandant - Sam Dale

Ashok (child) - Joseph Samrai

Anderson - Sean Baker

Munshi - Inam Mirza

Sardar / Rider 1 - Adeel Akhtar

Directors: Marc Beeby and Jessica Dromgoole

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2011.

Pursued by Janoo Rani's men, Ashok and Sita flee Gulkote. But death overtakes them.

Epic story of love and war in 19th-century India, starring Blake Ritson.

20110203

Having discovered his true identity, Ashok, now Ashton, is educated in England - but he yearns to return to India.

MM Kaye's epic of love and war, dramatised by Rukhsana Ahmad.

Narrator - Vineeta Rishi

Ashok/Ashton - Blake Ritson

Gulbaz - Kaleem Janjua

Zarin - Chris Simpson

Anderson - Sean Baker

Belinda - Leah Brotherhead

George - Lloyd Thomas

Mrs Harlowe - Christine Kavanagh

Mrs Viccary - Joanna Monro

Lily - Claire Harry

Uncle Matthew - Sam Dale

Directors: Marc Beeby and Jessica Dromgoole

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2011.

Having discovered his true identity Ashok, now Ashton, yearns to return to India.

Epic story of love and war in 19th-century India, starring Blake Ritson.

20110204

Ash takes up his post with the Guides in Mardan, but his relationship with Belinda is increasingly troubled.

MM Kaye's epic of love and war, dramatised by Rukhsana Ahmad.

Narrator - Vineeta Rishi

Ash - Blake Ritson

Gulbaz - Kaleem Janjua

Zarin - Chris Simpson

Colonel - Sam Dale

Khoda-Daad - Sam Dastor

Battye - Jude Akuwudike

Belinda - Leah Brotherhead

George - Lloyd Thomas

Mrs Harlowe - Christine Kavanagh

Major Harlowe - Sean Baker

Directors: Marc Beeby and Jessica Dromgoole

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2011.

Ash joins the Guides in Mardan, but his relationship with Belinda is increasingly troubled

Epic story of love and war in 19th-century India, starring Blake Ritson.

20110207

Ash returns to camp with the stolen carbines and is given a new mission which will transform his life.

MM Kaye's epic of love and war, dramatised by Rukhsana Ahmad.

Narrator - Vineeta Rishi

Ash - Blake Ritson

Gulbaz - Kaleem Janjua

Jhoti - Joseph Samrai

Kaka-Ji Rao - Paul Bhattacharjee

Biju Ram - Inam Mirza

Colonel - Sam Dale

Battye - Jude Akuwudike

Ambrose - Iain Batchelor

Clerk - Adeel Akhtar

Directors: Marc Beeby and Jessica Dromgoole

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2011.

Ash returns to camp with the stolen carbines and is given a new mission.

Epic story of love and war in 19th-century India, starring Blake Ritson.

20110208

The wedding party continues its journey. Ash finds that once again, he is saving the life of a Karidkote prince.

MM Kaye's epic of love and war, dramatised by Rukhsana Ahmad.

Narrator - Vineeta Rishi

Ash - Blake Ritson

Anjuli - Ayesha Dharker

Gulbaz - Kaleem Janjua

Jhoti - Joseph Samrai

Kaka-Ji Rao - Paul Bhattacharjee

Biju Ram - Inam Mirza

Shushila - Deeivya Meir

Directors: Marc Beeby and Jessica Dromgoole

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2011.

Ash finds that, once again, he is saving the life of a Karidkote prince.

Epic story of love and war in 19th-century India, starring Blake Ritson.

20110209

As the journey continues, and Ash and Anjuli's love grows, they dread their imminent arrival in Bhithor.

MM Kaye's epic of love and war, dramatised by Rukhsana Ahmad.

Narrator - Vineeta Rishi

Ash - Blake Ritson

Anjuli - Ayesha Dharker

Gulbaz - Kaleem Janjua

Biju Ram - Inam Mirza

Jhoti - Joseph Samrai

Kaka-Ji Rao - Paul Bhattacharjee

Shushila - Deeivya Meir

Directors: Marc Beeby and Jessica Dromgoole

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2011.

As Ash and Anjuli's love grows, they dread their imminent arrival in Bhithor.

Epic story of love and war in 19th-century India, starring Blake Ritson.

20110210

On the last leg of the journey, Ash confronts an old enemy. Once in Bhithor, he has a new battle to fight.

M M Kaye's epic of love and war, dramatised by Rukhsana Ahmad.

Narrator - Vineeta Rishi

Ash - Blake Ritson

Anjuli - Ayesha Dharker

Gulbaz - Kaleem Janjua

Jhoti - Joseph Samrai

Kaka-Ji Rao - Paul Bhattacharjee

Biju Ram - Inam Mirza

Emissary - Lloyd Thomas

Directors: Marc Beeby and Jessica Dromgoole

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2011.

On the last leg of the journey, Ash confronts an old enemy and has a new battle to fight.

Epic story of love and war in 19th-century India, starring Blake Ritson.

20110211

Ash is caught in a dilemma. He cannot bear the thought of losing Anjuli, and yet must negotiate her wedding price.

MM Kaye's epic of love and war, dramatised by Rukhsana Ahmad.

Narrator - Vineeta Rishi

Ash - Blake Ritson

Anjuli - Ayesha Dharker

Jhoti - Joseph Samrai

Kaka-Ji Rao - Paul Bhattacharjee

Guard - Adeel Akhtar

Rana - Kaleem Janjua

Directors: Marc Beeby and Jessica Dromgoole

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2011.

Ash cannot bear the thought of losing Anjuli, and yet he must negotiate her wedding price.

Epic story of love and war in 19th-century India, starring Blake Ritson.

20110214

Leaving the Karidkote party, Ash rejoins the Guides in Rawalpindi.

MM Kaye's epic of love and war, dramatised by Lucy Catherine.

Narrator - Vineeta Rishi

Ash - Blake Ritson

Jhoti - Joseph Samrai

Kaka-Ji Rao - Paul Bhattacharjee

Wally - Jonathan Forbes

Zarin - Christopher Simpson

Khoda-Daad - Sam Dastor

Directors: Marc Beeby and Jessica Dromgoole

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2011.

Epic story of love and war in 19th-century India, starring Blake Ritson.

20110215

Confronting the bigotry of a fellow officer lands Ash in trouble, and he's sent away to Gujarat to cool his heels.

MM Kaye's epic of love and war, dramatised by Lucy Catherine.

Narrator - Vineeta Rishi

Ash - Blake Ritson

Gulbaz - Kaleem Janjua

Wally - Jonathan Forbes

Stiggins - Sean Baker

Commander - Sam Dale

Gobind - Sam Dastor

Raikes - Jude Akuwudike

Sarji - Sagar Arya

Crimpley - Iain Batchelor

Directors: Marc Beeby and Jessica Dromgoole

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2011.

Confronting the bigotry of a fellow officer lands Ash in trouble, and he is sent away.

Epic story of love and war in 19th-century India, starring Blake Ritson.

20110216

Ash's peace is shattered by news from Bhithor, where the Rana is dangerously ill.

MM Kaye's epic of love and war, dramatised by Lucy Catherine.

Narrator - Vineeta Rishi

Ash - Blake Ritson

Street Vendor - Kaleem Janjua

Bukta - Adeel Akhtar

Commissioner - Sam Dale

Gobind - Sam Dastor

Sarji - Sagar Arya

Manilal - Christopher Simpson

Directors: Marc Beeby and Jessica Dromgoole

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2011.

Epic story of love and war in 19th-century India, starring Blake Ritson.

20110217

Ash's plan is diverted at the last minute, and he has to decide whether pity justifies the same terrible deed as love.

MM Kaye's epic of love and war, dramatised by Lucy Catherine.

Narrator - Vineeta Rishi

Ash - Blake Ritson

Bukta - Adeel Akhtar

Anjuli - Ayesha Dharker

Gobind - Sam Dastor

Sarji - Sagar Arya

Directors: Marc Beeby and Jessica Dromgoole

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2011.

Ash has to decide whether pity justifies the same terrible deed as love.

Epic story of love and war in 19th-century India, starring Blake Ritson.

20110218

Safe and with the woman he loves, Ash cannot work out how to marry her.

MM Kaye's epic of love and war, dramatised by Lucy Catherine.

Narrator - Vineeta Rishi

Ash - Blake Ritson

Gulbaz - Kaleem Janjua

Bukta - Adeel Akhtar

Anjuli - Ayesha Dharker

Stiggins - Sean Baker

Zarin - Christopher Simpson

Mrs Viccary - Joanna Monro

Directors: Marc Beeby and Jessica Dromgoole

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2011.

Epic story of love and war in 19th-century India, starring Blake Ritson.

20110221

British attention turns to Afghanistan, and the Guides need the services of a man who could pass for a Shinwari.

MM Kaye's epic of love and war, dramatised by Lucy Catherine.

Narrator - Vineeta Rishi

Ash - Blake Ritson

Anjuli - Ayesha Dharker

Cavagnari - Sam Dale

Wally - Jonathan Forbes

Battye - Jude Akuwudike

Directors: Marc Beeby and Jessica Dromgoole

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2011.

Epic story of love and war in 19th-century India, starring Blake Ritson.

20110222

Ash's reports from Afghanistan seem to fall on deaf ears, and he wonders whether the British have any desire to avoid conflict.

MM Kaye's epic of love and war, dramatised by Lucy Catherine.

Narrator - Vineeta Rishi

Ash - Blake Ritson

Gulbaz - Kaleem Janjua

Anjuli - Ayesha Dharker

Cavagnari - Sam Dale

Wally - Jonathan Forbes

Battye - Jude Akuwudike

Zarin - Chris Simpson

Directors: Marc Beeby and Jessica Dromgoole

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2011.

Ash's reports from Afghanistan fall on deaf ears. Do the British want to avoid conflict?

Epic story of love and war in 19th-century India, starring Blake Ritson.

20110223

Ash's increasing sense of his own difference from his friends and fellow soldiers drives him to make a move.

MM Kaye's epic of love and war, dramatised by Lucy Catherine

Narrator - Vineeta Rishi

Ash - Blake Ritson

Anjuli - Ayesha Dharker

Zarin - Christopher Simpson

Colonel Jenkins - Sean Baker

Wally - Jonathan Forbes

Directors: Marc Beeby and Jessica Dromgoole

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2011.

Ash's increasing sense of his own difference drives him to make a move.

Epic story of love and war in 19th-century India, starring Blake Ritson.

20110224

The British Mission is welcomed to Kabul, but - it transpires - on a false premise.

MM Kaye's epic of love and war, dramatised by Lucy Catherine.

Narrator - Vineeta Rishi

Ash - Blake Ritson

Anjuli - Ayesha Dharker

Official - Kaleem Janjua

Cavagnari - Sam Dale

Jenkyns - Sean Baker

Wally - Jonathan Forbes

Ambrose - Iain Batchelor

Nakshband Khan - Mozaffar Shafeie

Directors: Marc Beeby and Jessica Dromgoole

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2011.

The British Mission is welcomed to Kabul but, it transpires, on a false premise.

Epic story of love and war in 19th-century India, starring Blake Ritson.

20110225

The Guides' heroic last stand at the British Mission in Kabul is watched helplessly by an imprisoned Ash.

Conclusion of MM Kaye's epic of love and war, dramatised by Lucy Catherine.

Narrator - Vineeta Rishi

Ash - Blake Ritson

Cavagnari - Sam Dale

Anjuli - Ayesha Dharker

Jenkyns - Sean Baker

Wally - Jonathan Forbes

Ambrose - Iain Batchelor

Nakshband Khan - Mozaffar Shafeie

Hassan Gul - Sagar Arya

Directors: Marc Beeby and Jessica Dromgoole

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2011.

The Guides' heroic last stand in Kabul is watched helplessly by an imprisoned Ash.

Epic story of love and war in 19th-century India, starring Blake Ritson.

Episodes

Episode	First Broadcast	Comments
01	20110131	Following the 1857 Mutiny, Ashton, a young English orphan, is disguised by his ayah as her Indian son, Ashok. And so - as he forgets his true identity - his destiny is set. MM Kaye's epic of love and war dramatised by Rukhsana Ahmad. Series of 20 episodes spanning the years between the Indian Mutiny in 1857 and the Siege of the British Mission in Kabul in 1879. MM Kaye's masterwork is a vast, rich and vibrant tapestry of love and war that moves from the foothills of the Himalayas, to the burning plains, to the besieged British Mission in Kabul, filling them with immediacy, meticulous historical accuracy, and a rare insight into the human heart. A story of divided loyalties and fierce friendship; of true love made impossible by class and race; a critique of the imperialist adventure; and an examination of the cultural and spiritual clash between East and West peopled by a wonderful cast of characters, The Far Pavilions is the very stuff of drama. Sita / Narrator - Vineeta Rishi Biju Ram - Inam Mirza K-Daad - Sam Dastor Ashok (child) - Joseph Samrai Anjuli (child) - Nishi Malde Hira Lal - Sagar Arya Lalji - Nazim Khan Daya Ram - Kaleem Janjua Pelham Martyn - Sam Dale Directors: Marc Beeby and Jessica Dromgoole First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2011. Following the mutiny, Ashton is disguised by his ayah as her Indian son Ashok. Epic story of love and war in 19th-century India, starring Blake Ritson.
02	20110201	Living in the Hawa Mahal palace, Ashok befriends the young princess Anjuli. However, he finds his life is threatened when he becomes embroiled in dark court intrigues. MM Kaye's epic of love and war, dramatised by Rukhsana Ahmad. Sita / Narrator - Vineeta Rishi Biju Ram - Inam Mirza K-Daad - Sam Dastor Ashok (child) - Joseph Samrai Anjuli (child) - Nishi Malde Hira Lal - Sagar Arya Lalji - Nazim Khan Shankar - Adeel Akhtar Directors: Marc Beeby and Jessica Dromgoole First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2011. Ashok finds his life threatened when he is embroiled in dark court intrigues. Epic story of love and war in 19th-century India, starring Blake Ritson.
03	20110202	Pursued by Janoo Rani's men, Ashok and Sita flee Gulkote. But death overtakes them on the road to the mountains. MM Kaye's epic of love and war, dramatised by Rukhsana Ahmad. Narrator / Sita - Vineeta Rishi Zarin / Rider 2 - Christopher Simpson Commandant - Sam Dale Ashok (child) - Joseph Samrai Anderson - Sean Baker Munshi - Inam Mirza Sardar / Rider 1 - Adeel Akhtar Directors: Marc Beeby and Jessica Dromgoole First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2011. Pursued by Janoo Rani's men, Ashok and Sita flee Gulkote. But death overtakes them. Epic story of love and war in 19th-century India, starring Blake Ritson.
04	20110203	Having discovered his true identity, Ashok, now Ashton, is educated in England - but he yearns to return to India. MM Kaye's epic of love and war, dramatised by Rukhsana Ahmad. Narrator - Vineeta Rishi Ashok/Ashton - Blake Ritson Gulbaz - Kaleem Janjua Zarin - Chris Simpson Anderson - Sean Baker Belinda - Leah Brotherhead George - Lloyd Thomas Mrs Harlowe - Christine Kavanagh Mrs Viccary - Joanna Monro Lily - Claire Harry Uncle Matthew - Sam Dale Directors: Marc Beeby and Jessica Dromgoole First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2011. Having discovered his true identity Ashok, now Ashton, yearns to return to India. Epic story of love and war in 19th-century India, starring Blake Ritson.
05	20110204	Ash takes up his post with the Guides in Mardan, but his relationship with Belinda is increasingly troubled. MM Kaye's epic of love and war, dramatised by Rukhsana Ahmad. Narrator - Vineeta Rishi Ash - Blake Ritson Gulbaz - Kaleem Janjua Zarin - Chris Simpson Colonel - Sam Dale Khoda-Daad - Sam Dastor Battye - Jude Akuwudike Belinda - Leah Brotherhead George - Lloyd Thomas Mrs Harlowe - Christine Kavanagh Major Harlowe - Sean Baker Directors: Marc Beeby and Jessica Dromgoole First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2011. Ash joins the Guides in Mardan, but his relationship with Belinda is increasingly troubled Epic story of love and war in 19th-century India, starring Blake Ritson.
06	20110207	Ash returns to camp with the stolen carbines and is given a new mission which will transform his life. MM Kaye's epic of love and war, dramatised by Rukhsana Ahmad. Narrator - Vineeta Rishi Ash - Blake Ritson Gulbaz - Kaleem Janjua Jhoti - Joseph Samrai Kaka-Ji Rao - Paul Bhattacharjee Biju Ram - Inam Mirza Colonel - Sam Dale Battye - Jude Akuwudike Ambrose - Iain Batchelor Clerk - Adeel Akhtar Directors: Marc Beeby and Jessica Dromgoole First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2011. Ash returns to camp with the stolen carbines and is given a new mission. Epic story of love and war in 19th-century India, starring Blake Ritson.
07	20110208	The wedding party continues its journey. Ash finds that once again, he is saving the life of a Karidkote prince. MM Kaye's epic of love and war, dramatised by Rukhsana Ahmad. Narrator - Vineeta Rishi Ash - Blake Ritson Anjuli - Ayesha Dharker Gulbaz - Kaleem Janjua Jhoti - Joseph Samrai Kaka-Ji Rao - Paul Bhattacharjee Biju Ram - Inam Mirza Shushila - Deeivya Meir Directors: Marc Beeby and Jessica Dromgoole First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2011. Ash finds that, once again, he is saving the life of a Karidkote prince. Epic story of love and war in 19th-century India, starring Blake Ritson.
08	20110209	As the journey continues, and Ash and Anjuli's love grows, they dread their imminent arrival in Bhithor. MM Kaye's epic of love and war, dramatised by Rukhsana Ahmad. Narrator - Vineeta Rishi Ash - Blake Ritson Anjuli - Ayesha Dharker Gulbaz - Kaleem Janjua Biju Ram - Inam Mirza Jhoti - Joseph Samrai Kaka-Ji Rao - Paul Bhattacharjee Shushila - Deeivya Meir Directors: Marc Beeby and Jessica Dromgoole First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2011. As Ash and Anjuli's love grows, they dread their imminent arrival in Bhithor. Epic story of love and war in 19th-century India, starring Blake Ritson.
09	20110210	On the last leg of the journey, Ash confronts an old enemy. Once in Bhithor, he has a new battle to fight. M M Kaye's epic of love and war, dramatised by Rukhsana Ahmad. Narrator - Vineeta Rishi Ash - Blake Ritson Anjuli - Ayesha Dharker Gulbaz - Kaleem Janjua Jhoti - Joseph Samrai Kaka-Ji Rao - Paul Bhattacharjee Biju Ram - Inam Mirza Emissary - Lloyd Thomas Directors: Marc Beeby and Jessica Dromgoole First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2011. On the last leg of the journey, Ash confronts an old enemy and has a new battle to fight. Epic story of love and war in 19th-century India, starring Blake Ritson.
10	20110211	Ash is caught in a dilemma. He cannot bear the thought of losing Anjuli, and yet must negotiate her wedding price. MM Kaye's epic of love and war, dramatised by Rukhsana Ahmad. Narrator - Vineeta Rishi Ash - Blake Ritson Anjuli - Ayesha Dharker Jhoti - Joseph Samrai Kaka-Ji Rao - Paul Bhattacharjee Guard - Adeel Akhtar Rana - Kaleem Janjua Directors: Marc Beeby and Jessica Dromgoole First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2011. Ash cannot bear the thought of losing Anjuli, and yet he must negotiate her wedding price. Epic story of love and war in 19th-century India, starring Blake Ritson.
11	20110214	Leaving the Karidkote party, Ash rejoins the Guides in Rawalpindi. MM Kaye's epic of love and war, dramatised by Lucy Catherine. Narrator - Vineeta Rishi Ash - Blake Ritson Jhoti - Joseph Samrai Kaka-Ji Rao - Paul Bhattacharjee Wally - Jonathan Forbes Zarin - Christopher Simpson Khoda-Daad - Sam Dastor Directors: Marc Beeby and Jessica Dromgoole First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2011. Epic story of love and war in 19th-century India, starring Blake Ritson.
12	20110215	Confronting the bigotry of a fellow officer lands Ash in trouble, and he's sent away to Gujarat to cool his heels. MM Kaye's epic of love and war, dramatised by Lucy Catherine. Narrator - Vineeta Rishi Ash - Blake Ritson Gulbaz - Kaleem Janjua Wally - Jonathan Forbes Stiggins - Sean Baker Commander - Sam Dale Gobind - Sam Dastor Raikes - Jude Akuwudike Sarji - Sagar Arya Crimpley - Iain Batchelor Directors: Marc Beeby and Jessica Dromgoole First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2011. Confronting the bigotry of a fellow officer lands Ash in trouble, and he is sent away. Epic story of love and war in 19th-century India, starring Blake Ritson.
13	20110216	Ash's peace is shattered by news from Bhithor, where the Rana is dangerously ill. MM Kaye's epic of love and war, dramatised by Lucy Catherine. Narrator - Vineeta Rishi Ash - Blake Ritson Street Vendor - Kaleem Janjua Bukta - Adeel Akhtar Commissioner - Sam Dale Gobind - Sam Dastor Sarji - Sagar Arya Manilal - Christopher Simpson Directors: Marc Beeby and Jessica Dromgoole First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2011. Epic story of love and war in 19th-century India, starring Blake Ritson.
14	20110217	Ash's plan is diverted at the last minute, and he has to decide whether pity justifies the same terrible deed as love. MM Kaye's epic of love and war, dramatised by Lucy Catherine. Narrator - Vineeta Rishi Ash - Blake Ritson Bukta - Adeel Akhtar Anjuli - Ayesha Dharker Gobind - Sam Dastor Sarji - Sagar Arya Directors: Marc Beeby and Jessica Dromgoole First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2011. Ash has to decide whether pity justifies the same terrible deed as love. Epic story of love and war in 19th-century India, starring Blake Ritson.
15	20110218	Safe and with the woman he loves, Ash cannot work out how to marry her. MM Kaye's epic of love and war, dramatised by Lucy Catherine. Narrator - Vineeta Rishi Ash - Blake Ritson Gulbaz - Kaleem Janjua Bukta - Adeel Akhtar Anjuli - Ayesha Dharker Stiggins - Sean Baker Zarin - Christopher Simpson Mrs Viccary - Joanna Monro Directors: Marc Beeby and Jessica Dromgoole First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2011. Epic story of love and war in 19th-century India, starring Blake Ritson.
16	20110221	British attention turns to Afghanistan, and the Guides need the services of a man who could pass for a Shinwari. MM Kaye's epic of love and war, dramatised by Lucy Catherine. Narrator - Vineeta Rishi Ash - Blake Ritson Anjuli - Ayesha Dharker Cavagnari - Sam Dale Wally - Jonathan Forbes Battye - Jude Akuwudike Directors: Marc Beeby and Jessica Dromgoole First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2011. Epic story of love and war in 19th-century India, starring Blake Ritson.
17	20110222	Ash's reports from Afghanistan seem to fall on deaf ears, and he wonders whether the British have any desire to avoid conflict. MM Kaye's epic of love and war, dramatised by Lucy Catherine. Narrator - Vineeta Rishi Ash - Blake Ritson Gulbaz - Kaleem Janjua Anjuli - Ayesha Dharker Cavagnari - Sam Dale Wally - Jonathan Forbes Battye - Jude Akuwudike Zarin - Chris Simpson Directors: Marc Beeby and Jessica Dromgoole First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2011. Ash's reports from Afghanistan fall on deaf ears. Do the British want to avoid conflict? Epic story of love and war in 19th-century India, starring Blake Ritson.
18	20110223	Ash's increasing sense of his own difference from his friends and fellow soldiers drives him to make a move. MM Kaye's epic of love and war, dramatised by Lucy Catherine Narrator - Vineeta Rishi Ash - Blake Ritson Anjuli - Ayesha Dharker Zarin - Christopher Simpson Colonel Jenkins - Sean Baker Wally - Jonathan Forbes Directors: Marc Beeby and Jessica Dromgoole First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2011. Ash's increasing sense of his own difference drives him to make a move. Epic story of love and war in 19th-century India, starring Blake Ritson.
19	20110224	The British Mission is welcomed to Kabul, but - it transpires - on a false premise. MM Kaye's epic of love and war, dramatised by Lucy Catherine. Narrator - Vineeta Rishi Ash - Blake Ritson Anjuli - Ayesha Dharker Official - Kaleem Janjua Cavagnari - Sam Dale Jenkyns - Sean Baker Wally - Jonathan Forbes Ambrose - Iain Batchelor Nakshband Khan - Mozaffar Shafeie Directors: Marc Beeby and Jessica Dromgoole First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2011. The British Mission is welcomed to Kabul but, it transpires, on a false premise. Epic story of love and war in 19th-century India, starring Blake Ritson.
20	20110225	The Guides' heroic last stand at the British Mission in Kabul is watched helplessly by an imprisoned Ash. Conclusion of MM Kaye's epic of love and war, dramatised by Lucy Catherine. Narrator - Vineeta Rishi Ash - Blake Ritson Cavagnari - Sam Dale Anjuli - Ayesha Dharker Jenkyns - Sean Baker Wally - Jonathan Forbes Ambrose - Iain Batchelor Nakshband Khan - Mozaffar Shafeie Hassan Gul - Sagar Arya Directors: Marc Beeby and Jessica Dromgoole First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2011. The Guides' heroic last stand in Kabul is watched helplessly by an imprisoned Ash. Epic story of love and war in 19th-century India, starring Blake Ritson.