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Colin Thubron
Colin Thubron has been writing for over 40 years and is one of Britain's most celebrated writers let alone travel writers. He speaks to Rajan Datar about his life and work.
Colin Thubron has been writing for over 40 years and is one of Britain's most celebrated writers let alone travel writers. Described by John Simpson as "the travel writer he would rather read than any other travel writer alive" Colin Thubron has documented his travels across the world, including an epic 7,000 mile journey from China to the Mediterranean, and his books have been translated into more than twenty languages.
Last on
Fri 22 May 201501:30GMT
BBC News North America
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Rajan Datar |
| Interviewed Guest | Colin Thubron |
Broadcasts
- Sat 16 May 201504:30GMTBBC News except UK & UK HD
- Sat 16 May 201517:30GMTBBC News except UK & UK HD
- Sat 16 May 201523:30GMTBBC News except UK & UK HD
- Sun 17 May 201510:30GMTBBC News except UK & UK HD
- Tue 19 May 201523:30GMTBBC News North America
- Wed 20 May 201502:30GMTBBC News North America
- Fri 22 May 201501:30GMTBBC News North America