Episode 1
In the immortal words of Watergate's Deep Throat, an English journalist sets out to 'follow the money'. His goal is to meet the ordinary and remarkable people of the United States.
Written by Steve Boggan.
What might appear to be a whimsical conceit becomes a surprisingly poignant and often funny foray into the heartland of the ordinary. Having been asked by a newspaper editor, several years ago, to pursue a ten pound note through a series of transactions in Britain, Steve Boggan decides to undertake something more ambitious -to spend 30 days following the same ten dollar bill across America through every transaction it makes. Surrendering himself to the decisions of others and their daily purchases proves to be a strangely cathartic experience which also opens his eyes to a world of serendipity and unexpected kindness.
Steve decides that he should begin his month long quest at the very heart of the country. But of course that in itself is a debatable geographic location.
Music by Crash Meadows: an Arkansas local band who welcomed the author in Hot Springs.
Read By Ian Redford
Abridged and produced by Jill Waters
A Waters Company production for BBC Radio 4.
Last on
More episodes
Previous
You are at the first episode
Broadcasts
- Mon 23 Jul 201209:45BBC Radio 4 FM
- Tue 24 Jul 201200:30BBC Radio 4
Listen to more Audio Books
Including My Sister The Serial Killer, Queenie, The Flatshare and more.
Opening Lines
John Yorke unpacks the themes behind the stories in Radio 4's weekend afternoon dramas.
Sample our books and authors Clip Collection
Interviews, previews and reviews
Subscribe to the Short stories podcast
Featuring the best stories from the UK's finest writers
How many of these 100 Novels have you read?
After a passionate debate, our panel has come up with this surprising literary selection.
Finding Your Story
Ten remarkable novels about identity: Which one will help you discover yourself?
BBC Arts: Books
Celebrating reading and the 100 novels that have shaped our world.
