Author Lauren Elkin strolls great cities, thinking about distinguished women who did the same.

She spent time in Venice, researching a novel. And here she recalls the artist Sophie Calle, who came to the city to 'follow' a man called 'Henri B'.

All in the name of creativity of course.

Read by Julianna Jennings.

Abridged by Penny Leicester.

Producer: Duncan Minshull

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2016. Show less