Clive James was the essayist, poet, TV critic and presenter known for applying his incisive wit to both high and low culture.

Broadcaster Russell Davies on his life-long friend.

29 November 2019

6 minutes

This clip is from

Last Word—Sir Jonathan Miller, Field Marshal Lord Bramall, Clive James AO, CBE

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