The popular Coventry Conversations series welcomes a leading light from the film industry and a popular TV economist next week.

Coventry film-maker, Debbie Isitt is to return to familiar surroundings when she comes to do a Coventry Conversation.

Debbie, a graduate from the School of Art and Design, has made her name as a writer and film director and last year directed the hit film "Nativity" which starred Martin Freeman.

Her previous films, "Nasty Neighbours" and "Confetti" received critical acclaim.

Before her talk on Wednesday 13 October at 1pm, Debbie will be unveiling a special plaque in the foyer of the Ellen Terry Building (approximately 12.55pm)

On Thursday 14 October at 1pm, Adam Shaw, the award-winning financial reporter and presenter, will be talking about his job as a successful business reporter.

Adam is one of the best known financial experts on television and radio and has presented numerous programmes for the BBC including "Working Lunch" and BBC Radio 4's "Financial World Tonight".

In addition to his work on television and radio, Adam has written for a number of newspapers.

John Mair, the series organiser, said: "The talks will offer an insight into the lives of two very busy media professionals. As a Coventry graduate, Debbie has got where she is through sheer hard work and her dedication has paid off. Adam is a consummate professional and the face of financial business reporting. His knowledge of the financial markets is second to none."

Both talks take place in Room ETG 34 of the Ellen Terry Building (the former Odeon cinema) at 1pm.

They are free and members of the public are welcome to attend.

For more information about Coventry University, please visit their website here: www.coventry.ac.uk