Sir Damon Buffini is a businessman and Chairman of the National Theatre, Royal Anniversary Trust and the Ryder Cup Committee. Rachel and Alice join him at his home to talk about overcoming the racism he faced at University, chairing the government's Cultural Recovery Fund, and how the work ethic instilled in him as a child drove him to become the most powerful black man in Britain. Get The Times free for a month: thetimes.co.uk/pastimperfect Runnymede: www.runnymedetrust.org The Prince’s Trust: www.princes-trust.org.uk Buffini Chao Foundation: www.buffinichao.com   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.