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Sky has made a documentary about the scandal surrounding the best-selling book salt pathWhich tells a heart-touching story of incurable disease, financial ruin and healing through nature.
salt pathA A 2018 memoir that revolves around a couple The 630-mile journey down the south-west coast of England after becoming homeless and financially destitute while trying to deal with a potentially fatal medical diagnosis sold 2 million copies and was Adapted into a film starring Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs in 2024.
However, an investigation by reviewerEarlier this year Chloe Hadjimattheu found what appeared to be anomalies In the book, a source alleges that the couple lost their fortune after writer Raynor Winn defrauded her employer of £64,000, which she attempted to repay after taking out a loan from a relative. It also cast doubt regarding the severity of Winn’s husband, Moth’s corticobasal degeneration (CBD/S).
Now, a new documentary with the working title real salt pathHosted by Hajimattheu and produced by Kander Productions, it will further investigate the allegations.
Sky said the documentary would address the allegations as “new whistleblowers come forward with their version of events”.
Hayley Reynolds, Acting Director of Sky Documentaries, said: “This film brings together world-class journalism and filmmaking to explore one of Britain’s most remarkable modern literary phenomena – and the truth behind it.
“At Sky Documentaries, we’re always drawn to stories that challenge assumptions and ask tough questions, so there couldn’t be a better opportunity for us to partner with reviewer And reconnect with the award-winning team behind Libby, are you still home?,
three parts Sky series Libby, are you still home? The story was told of a 21-year-old university student who was kidnapped and murdered while walking home from a club in the city. rudder It was awarded the Best Factual Series Award in 2019 2023 bafta tv awards,
Winn strongly denied the allegations against him at the time: “[The] observer The article is highly misleading. We are taking legal advice and will not have any further comment at this time.
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“Salt Path It highlights the physical and spiritual journey Moth and I shared, an experience that completely transformed us and changed the course of our lives. This is the true story of our journey.”
Winn also called the investigation “grossly unfair” and shared photos of redacted clinic letters addressed to her husband, which revealed he “was treated for CBD/s and has been for many years”.
The fourth installment of the series, on winter hillIt was scheduled to be published on October 23, but its release Now it has been postponed till next year, salt path was the first in a series of books by WinnThe Wild Silence Following in 2020, and landline In 2022.
salt pathPublisher of, “He did all the due diligence,” Penguin said. Before publishing Winn’s book in 2018.
Producer of the starring film adaptation Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacsreleased in the UK last year, has said it had no knowledge of the concerns.
Independent Representatives for Raynor Winn have been contacted for comment.
real salt path It will air on Sky Documentaries and streaming service Now TV in December.