The Far Pavilions

A BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation of M.M. Kaye’s epic novel, The Far Pavilions, explores a sweeping tale of love, loyalty, and cultural conflict set across the Indian landscape from 1857 to decades beyond. The story follows young orphan Ashton, who is disguised as an Indian boy, and delves into themes of divided loyalties, forbidden love, and the clash of East and West. Featuring a talented cast, the adaptation provides a rich and immersive experience of this timeless narrative.