Helen Mort, poet and writer

Poet and writer Helen Mort shares her musical passions with Michael Berkeley.

Helen Mort writes poetry, fiction and non-fiction, much of it steeped in nature. Her prize-winning memoir, A Line Above the Sky, speaks vivdly about the dangers of her beloved rock climbing. Her work also draws on the landscapes of the Peak District, near where she grew up, and on local history, including the 1984 miners’ strike. She is currently Professor of Creative Writing at Manchester Metropolitan University. Her music choices include tracks by Vaughan Williams, Chopin, Prokofiev and Charles Mingus.

Presented by Michael Berkeley.
Produced by Graham Rogers.