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An ex-offender gradually changes his life through his friendship with a photographer. Join Andrew and Karin taking 1000 photos of graffiti over the course of a year.

This first episode opens in a residential centre, where artist-in-residence Karin tries to engage Andrew in a project. He’s remained shut down since he arrived a few weeks ago but, when he learns Karin is a photographer, he starts to show an interest. He tells her he once took 1000 pictures of graffiti in Manchester but lost his camera before his last spell in prison.

Karin has an idea to get him moving again.

The series is based on a real-life friendship between documentary photographer Karin and ex-prisoner Andrew who, every Wednesday, walk miles together photographing pieces of graffiti in central Manchester. They discover a wealth of street art that helps them find a language through which to explore their very different lives. Over the course of a year, walking and talking through all weathers and seasons, we witness a deep friendship forming as Andrew gradually changes the course of his life.

This is a quiet story in praise of friendship, the city of Manchester, graffiti artists everywhere and the endless possibility of change.

Cast:
Karin …. Eve Shotton
Andrew …. Ciarán Griffiths
Joe …. Darren Kuppan
Maggie …. Melissa Jane Sinden

Original music by Matthew Fortunati
Story consultant: Karin Albinsson
Scripted and directed by Melanie Harris
Sound recordist: Louis Blatherwick
Sound designer: Joe Richardson
Photograph by Jason Lock

Executive producer: Jeremy Mortimer
A Sparklab production for Â鶹Éç Radio 4