2. Escape to the Countryside
The Salt Path became a global phenomenon, but the story behind the book may be even more remarkable. It’s left fans divided, those that still believe, and those feeling deceived
The Walkers fall further into debt, and they come up an intriguing plan to try and save their dream home.
It involves a book, but it’s not The Salt Path.
Like everything about this story the truth is bit more complicated.
But will their plan pay off? And is just who is the author of this mysterious book?
Credits:
Narrator: Aimee-Ffion Edwards
Producers: Gemma Dunstan & Helen Clifton
Sound Design: Nigel Lewis, Cathy Robinson & Meic Parry
Executive Producer: James Robinson & Karen Voisey
Original Music: Dyfan Jones
Archive research: Jessica Llewellyn
Research: Callum McCulloch-Nowlan
Production Managers Eleri McAuliffe & Sharon Laban
Sounds Commissioner - Bridget Curnow
Excerpts from:
The Salt Path Audio book by Raynor Winn produced by Penguin
Online video Waterstones: The Wild Silence: Raynor Winn in conversation with Sophie Raworth.
How Not To Dal Dy Dir review: By 'Sam' on goodreads
Escape to the Countryside: Was made by production company Boundless (a Fremantle label) for the BBC
Sophie Raworth video. Produced by Waterstones: Accessed from Youtube
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Secrets of the Salt Path
The Salt Path was a global hit, but the story behind the book may be even more remarkable
