A weekly reflection on a topical issue.
Radio 4,·811 episodes
Clive James reflects on the human condition and the need for liberal democracy to spread.
Clive James vents his frustration at automated customer systems.
Clive James reflects on the media coverage of man-made global warming.
Clive James warns of the dangers of a new plan for calculating funding for universities.
Clive James reflects on the spirit in which sport is played.
Clive James reflects on the revelation of the identity of Belle de Jour.
Clive James celebrates the honouring of Sir Keith Park with a statue in Trafalgar Square.
Clive James reflects on the seductive allure of illegal narcotics.
Clive James reflects on the postal workers' dispute.
Clive James reflects on the importance of scepticism in every walk of life.
Clive James reflects on democracy, MPs' expenses and the Oxford Poetry Professorship.
Clive James reflects on the global responsibility of feminists in the west.
Clive James wonders what the Poet Laureateship says about the British attitude to poetry.
A weekly reflection on a topical issue from Clive James.
Clive James wonders about the progress of feminism.
Clive James reflects on the resignation of the Prime Minister's senior aide Damian McBride
Clive James makes a case for the Cane Toad.
Clive James gives his take on the adult film industry.
Clive James' take on the downfall of Australian judge Marcus Einfeld.
Clive James reflects on the end of the get-rich-quick era.
Clive James reflects on life after the grave and Shakespeare's beliefs.
Clive James reflects on the burden of wrapping presents.
Clive James explores the question of national identity.
Clive James is relieved that his office is not featured in the Writers' Rooms exhibition.
Clive James argues that the film version of history is in danger of replacing reality.
Clive James turns his attention to swearing.
Clive James argues that the days of mindless Hollywood action are over.
Clive James reflects on the significance of the word 'election'.
Clive James gives his take on yachts, the US election and James Bond.
