Episode 131: Barbara Henderson

In today's episode of Northern Voices, I'm joined by academic and writer Barbara Henderson, Programme Leader for the BA (Hons) English: Creative and Professional Writing at The University of Sunderland. We talk about what exactly professional writing is, government cuts to arts education and why having a Prime Minister with an English degree has instilled hope in the future of the creative industries. Find out more: https://www.beadavenport.com/ https://www.sunderland.ac.uk/about/academic-staff/barbara-henderson https://www.sunderland.ac.uk/undergraduate/ba-hons-english-creative-professional-writing Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beadavenport https://www.instagram.com/sunderlanduni Music credit: 'Water of Tyne' performed by Edinburgh University Brass Band (2009) arranged by Jack Stobbs, edited and scored for brass band by David Dye. Used with kind permission of the publisher, arranger and performers.