A Point of View: Clive James
Clive James presents reflections on topical issues ranging from politics to pop culture in this award-winning series of BBC Radio 4's A Point of View. These programmes were first broadcast between 2007 and 2009.
Clive James: Clams are Happy
Following the death of Clive James - one of his first talks for "A Point of View".
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Attack of the Wheelie Bins
Clive James reflects on man-made climate change from the standpoint of a sceptic.
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The Mind’s Construction in the Face
Clive James on what drives people who don’t obviously need to to alter their appearance.
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Fidgets on the March
Clive James rails against changes to the names of things we rely on.
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Flying People, Flagrant Piffle
Clive James reflects on the martial arts movie and meaningless violence.
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Nob Voices, Yob Voices
Clive James comments on the way we speak English today and on a new noisy voice.
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Because She’s Worth It
Clive James takes a wry look at the world of the paparazzi.
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Going for Gold
Clive James criticises the high spending planned for the London 2012 Olympics.
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Black Destiny
Clive James on the extra burden we risk placing on highly successful young, black Britons.
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Torture on 24
Clive James considers torture and whether TV dramas encourage its use against terrorism.
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Congratulations
Hoaxes work – and that’s a good reason for not liking them, says Clive James.
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Man-Made Beauty
Clive James reminds himself of the need to celebrate the good things in life.
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Reflections on a Diamond Skull
Clive James gives his personal reaction to Damien Hirst’s diamond-encrusted skull.
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Glider Shoes
Clive James on the secret of hapiness and children's shoes with wheels in the heels.
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Wimbledon Wisdom
Clive James enjoys the wisdom in the commentary of former Wimbledon tennis champions.
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Helplessly Advanced
Clive James reflects on the conundrum of living in a technologically advanced world.
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Harry Potter Envy
Clive James considers the physchological condition ‘JK Rowling Envy’.
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Smoking the Memory
Clive James on how he, reluctantly, became a non-smoker. Today he only dreams of smoking.
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Desirable Devices
Clive James condsiders how to deal with plastic bags, hip hop music and shopping trolleys.
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Click on the Icon
Clive James considers the role of icons ancient and modern, focusing on film icons.
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Clams Are Happy
Clive James on what makes us happy, a watermelon memory and Lawrence of Arabia.
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Princes into Battle
Clive James delves into history to reflect on Prince Harry's time in Afghanistan.
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Private Life
Clive James on the collapse of private life and the publishing of emails and phone calls.
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State of Law
Clive James discusses the virtues of a court decision about a man and a grape.
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