Clive James presents reflections on topical issues ranging from politics to pop culture in this award-winning series of ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4's A Point of View. These programmes were first broadcast between 2007 and 2009.
Clive James sets a David Cameron cycling faux-pas in an unexpected historical context.
Clive James on mobile phones on planes and the disastrous opening of Heathrow Terminal 5.
Clive James turns his attention to the Royal Mail’s decision to redesign the coinage.
Clive James on what governs the decisions about who we keep out and who we keep in the UK.
Clive James turns his attention to political intervention and Robert Mugabe.
Clive James reflects on why gifted artists become hell-bent on destroying their talent.
Clive James explores the world of the political gaffe – past and present.
Clive James gives his take on yachts, the US election and James Bond.
Clive James reflects on the significance of the word 'election'.
Clive James argues that the days of mindless Hollywood action are over.
Clive James turns his attention to swearing.
Clive James argues that the film version of history is in danger of replacing reality.
Clive James is relieved that his office is not featured in the Writers' Rooms exhibition.
Clive James explores the question of national identity.
Clive James reflects on the burden of wrapping presents.
Clive James reflects on life after the grave and Shakespeare's beliefs.
Clive James reflects on the end of the get-rich-quick era.
Clive James' take on the downfall of Australian judge Marcus Einfeld.
Clive James gives his take on the adult film industry.
Clive James makes a case for the Cane Toad.
Clive James reflects on the resignation of the Prime Minister's senior aide Damian McBride
Clive James wonders about the progress of feminism.
A weekly reflection on a topical issue from Clive James.
Clive James wonders what the Poet Laureateship says about the British attitude to poetry.