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In the Psychiatrist's Chair

Psychiatrist Dr Anthony Clare conducts in depth interviews with prominent people from different walks of life.

Radio 4 Extra,16 episodes

Episodes

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Zoe Wanamaker
Actress Zoe Wanamaker opens up to Anthony Clare about her childhood and upbringing.
25 Oct 1998,45 mins
Ed McBain
The crime novelist tells Anthony Clare about his childhood and commitment to writing.
18 Oct 1998,45 mins
Steven Berkoff
The director and playwright tells Anthony Clare about his lonely childhood.
11 Oct 1998,45 mins
Nicola Horlick
The financier, dubbed 'superwoman', talks about coping with family illness.
27 Sep 1998,45 mins
Lord Lawson
Nigel Lawson reflects on a high profile political life and keeping feelings private.
19 Sep 1998,45 mins
Wayne Sleep
The dancer shares his thoughts on success, an awkward childhood, his physique and more.
13 Sep 1998,45 mins
Gitta Sereny
Gitta chose controversial figures for biographies and believed we are all born 'good'.
06 Sep 1998,45 mins
Hanif Kureishi
The novelist tells Anthony Clare about trying to make sense of his real self.
10 Apr 1998,45 mins
Brian Masters
The award-winning author of Killing for Company talks about his notions of good and evil.
17 Aug 1997,45 mins
Gillian Slovo
The South African-born writer shares thoughts about her parents' dedication to their cause
10 Aug 1997,45 mins
Professor Norman Stone
Professor Norman Stone on loathing Oxford University and admiration of Thatcher.
03 Aug 1997,45 mins
Paul Theroux
The controversial novelist and travel writer talks about what spurs him on to write.
27 Jul 1997,40 mins
Marjorie Wallace
The award-winning campaigning journalist tells Dr Anthony Clare about her major influences
20 Jul 1997,45 mins
Nigel Kennedy
The maverick violin star talks to Dr Anthony Clare about schooling, family and music.
13 Jul 1997,45 mins
Ann Widdecombe
The former MP opens up about religion, being single and her clash with Michael Howard.
06 Jul 1997,45 mins
Stephen Fry
The actor and writer opens up about love, self-loathing and contemplating suicide.
29 Jun 1997,45 mins