A Point of View

A weekly reflection on a topical issue.

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Hermie's Ghost
Clive James reflects on the media coverage of man-made global warming.
11 Dec 2009,10 mins
Impact
Clive James warns of the dangers of a new plan for calculating funding for universities.
04 Dec 2009,10 mins
Spirit of the Game
Clive James reflects on the spirit in which sport is played.
27 Nov 2009,10 mins
Blog de Jour
Clive James reflects on the revelation of the identity of Belle de Jour.
20 Nov 2009,10 mins
The Man on the Fourth Plinth
Clive James celebrates the honouring of Sir Keith Park with a statue in Trafalgar Square.
13 Nov 2009,10 mins
High Road to Xanadu
Clive James reflects on the seductive allure of illegal narcotics.
06 Nov 2009,10 mins
On Strike
Clive James reflects on the postal workers' dispute.
30 Oct 2009,10 mins
Clive James: The Golf Ball Potato Crisp
Clive James reflects on the importance of scepticism in every walk of life.
23 Oct 2009,10 mins
Newsflash from the Far East
Clive James reflects on democracy, MPs' expenses and the Oxford Poetry Professorship.
29 May 2009,10 mins
Feminism and Democracy
Clive James reflects on the global responsibility of feminists in the west.
22 May 2009,10 mins
Expensive Mistakes
Clive James reflects on democracy, MPs' expenses and the Oxford Poetry Professorship.
15 May 2009,10 mins
Sheer Poetry
Clive James wonders what the Poet Laureateship says about the British attitude to poetry.
08 May 2009,10 mins
London Underground
A weekly reflection on a topical issue from Clive James.
01 May 2009,10 mins
Britain has Talent
Clive James wonders about the progress of feminism.
24 Apr 2009,10 mins
Reputational Damage
Clive James reflects on the resignation of the Prime Minister's senior aide Damian McBride
17 Apr 2009,10 mins
Bright Side of the Cane Toad
Clive James makes a case for the Cane Toad.
10 Apr 2009,10 mins
High-Priced Porn
Clive James gives his take on the adult film industry.
03 Apr 2009,10 mins
The Speeding Judge
Clive James' take on the downfall of Australian judge Marcus Einfeld.
27 Mar 2009,10 mins
New Year Prediction
Clive James reflects on the end of the get-rich-quick era.
02 Jan 2009,10 mins
Jesus
Clive James reflects on life after the grave and Shakespeare's beliefs.
26 Dec 2008,10 mins
It’s a Wrap
Clive James reflects on the burden of wrapping presents.
19 Dec 2008,10 mins
National Identity
Clive James explores the question of national identity.
12 Dec 2008,10 mins
Writers Room
Clive James is relieved that his office is not featured in the Writers' Rooms exhibition.
05 Dec 2008,10 mins
Glamourising Terror
Clive James argues that the film version of history is in danger of replacing reality.
28 Nov 2008,10 mins
Bad Language
Clive James turns his attention to swearing.
21 Nov 2008,10 mins
Robin the Hood
Clive James argues that the days of mindless Hollywood action are over.
14 Nov 2008,10 mins
Changing the Government
Clive James reflects on the significance of the word 'election'.
07 Nov 2008,10 mins
How Rich is Rich?
Clive James gives his take on yachts, the US election and James Bond.
31 Oct 2008,10 mins
Gaffes
Clive James explores the world of the political gaffe – past and present.
09 May 2008,10 mins
Snoop and Amy
Clive James reflects on why gifted artists become hell-bent on destroying their talent.
02 May 2008,10 mins