Midweek: 4 July 2012




Midweek: Diverse Conversation show

Summary: Libby Purves is joined by Frank Partnoy who is a former Wall Street trader who is currently Professor of Law and Finance at the University of San Diego. A self-confessed procrastinator, he reveals in his new book Wait- The Useful Art of Procrastination the science behind our decision-making disasters and successes; the former British javelin thrower and multiple medal winner Fatima Whitbread who has just published 'Survivor' an autobiography; Dr Chris Bird who is a journalist-turned-paediatrician and composer Mark-Anthony Turnage who has teamed up with the charity Music in Prisons to create a piece of music with inmates from HMP Lowdham Grange.