The Overwhelming
Thursday 18 May 2006 21:30-22:15 (Radio 3)
Playlist
Bush on the Couch
Psychoanalyst Justin Frank's new book 'Bush on the Couch' is a psychological profile of the American President and the demons which drive him.
Is it ethical for an analyst to offer professional opinions on someone they have never met?
'Bush on the Couch' by Justin Frank is published by Politico's Books.
The Da Vinci Code
Peter Stanford will be discussing the new film of Dan Brown's bestseller 'The Da Vinci Code.'
The film stars Tom Hanks and Ian McKellen in a race to discover the Holy Grail.
The Da Vinci Code is on general release in Cinemas nationwide, certificate 12A.
John Hoyland
John Hoyland is one of the leading British abstract painters of his generation.
A retrospective of his work, 'The Trajectory of a Fallen Angel', opens at Tate St Ives this week. Philip visits him in his studio to discuss his long career.
'John Hoyland: The Trajectory of a Fallen Angel' runs from 20 May until 24 September.
The Overwhelming is on at The National Theatre in London from 18 May to 8 August.