A NEW series of free public lectures launches at the University of Sunderland.
The lectures return on May 31, when one of the UK’s most successful authors – credited with putting the region on the international map – Ann Cleeves presents ‘From Page to Screen’.
Cleeves is the best-selling author of the Vera and Shetland books and will give the inside story of her characters’ journey from the novels to the television screen.
The series will continue on June 7 with another internationally lauded writer, when Billy Elliot creator Lee Hall takes to the stage to talk about his works, in theatre, film and radio.
Gary Fildes will take his audience on a trip across the known universe on June 14, when the founder of the Kielder Observatory presents Our Place in the Universe.
Oscar-winning film producer, educator and politician Lord David Puttnam will look at the political landscape of Europe on July 3.
All lectures are free and open to all. Go to www.sunderland.ac.uk/events
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