A Point of View: A Point of View: Clive James Podcast
1) Talking About Their Generation
Clive James reflects on the human condition and the need for liberal democracy to spread to allow future generations to enjoy the fruits of progress.
2) Clive James: Option Swamp
Clive James vents his frustration at automated customer systems and finds them a poor substitute for dealing with real people.
3) Hermie's Ghost
A weekly reflection on a topical issue. Clive James reflects on the media coverage of man-made global warming and the need for minds to be open.
4) Impact
Clive James reflects that in a democracy we must never be complacent about any government initiative and warns of the dangers that a new plan for calculating funding for universities may pose to acade...Show More
5) Spirit of the Game
A weekly reflection on a topical issue from Clive James. The spirit in which the game is played determines whether he likes or loathes the sport.
6) Blog de Jour
Clive James reflects on the revelation of the identity of Belle de Jour, the author of The Diary of a London Call Girl.
7) The Man on the Fourth Plinth
Clive James celebrates the honouring of Battle of Britain commander Sir Keith Park with a temporary statue on Trafalgar Square's fourth plinth.
8) High Road to Xanadu
Clive James reflects on the seductive allure of illegal narcotics, and lays the blame for their attractions at the door of Samuel Taylor Coleridge and his trip to Xanadu.
9) On Strike
Clive James reflects on the postal workers' dispute and gives his personal view of the modern history of labour relations.
10) Clive James: The Golf Ball Potato Crisp
Clive James reflects on the importance of scepticism in every walk of life, and he criticises extreme reactions to those who are sceptical about man-made global warming.