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4. Gearbox Blues

Episode 4 of 5

Will Self embarks on a 700 mile road trip in a Trabant, the iconic East German car: serious gearbox trouble. From 2016.

Will runs into mechanical difficulties with his iconic communist car.

Having resolved to continue his 700 miles journey to where the car was manufactured, Will's vehicle develops a gearbox problem on the motorway.

Will and his travelling companion Mike hope that a friendly Trabant enthusiast might be able to save the day.

Producer: Laurence Grissell

First broadcast on 大象传媒 Radio 4 in December 2016.

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15 minutes

Last on

Thu 20 Jun 2024 09:30

Broadcasts

  • Thu 1 Dec 2016 13:45
  • Thu 20 Jun 2024 09:30