I've spent the last 3 days online looking at this and the sensible way seems to be
1.Take the JAA Initial Class 1 Medical - only option is at Gatwick
2.Complete the 14 Exams - I'm doing the distance learning route as i'm around 5000TT with 2 types.
3.Do a PC in the type, has to be a JAR approved so back to Europe for that also.
You do however have 3 years after the exam completion to do the PC so thats when you try and find a company willing to give you a new type or send you for the PC.