Ian Sansom lives in a town close to the coast. A 5am walk, 'flat-footed', full of sparky thoughts about his neighbours, and as the sea nears he even begins reciting lines!
Daybreak... and five writers set off on foot - and report back:
This time, the novelist Ian Sansom starts out, using as inspiration ideas of Benjamin Franklin and his faith in 'powerful goodness'. Powerful goodness will power him along, towards the sea at the edge of his town.
Producer: Duncan Minshull
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