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The Guide by RK Narayan

Railway Raju is famous for helping tourists above and beyond the call of duty – until Rosie arrives. Stars Nitin Ganatra.

Railway Raju is famous for helping tourists above and beyond the call of duty – until Rosie arrives.

Starring Nitin Ganatra.

RK Narayan's novel, first published in 1958.

Dramatised by Rukhsana Ahmad.

Raju .... Nitin Ganatra
Uncle .... Saeed Jaffrey
Rosie .... Shaheen Khan
Marco Polo .... Sam Dastor
Velan ....Vincent Ebrahim
Mother .... Leena Dhingra
Gaffur .... Shiv Grewal

Other parts played by the cast.

Director: David Hitchinson

First broadcast on the BBC World Service in August 2003

1 hour

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