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Clive James presents reflections on topical issues ranging from politics to pop culture in BBC Radio 4's A Point of View. First broadcast between 2007 and 2009.
Following the death of the brilliantly funny Clive James - one of the first presenters of "A Point of View" - this is one of his early talks...
Clive James reflects on the human condition and the need for liberal democracy to spread to allow future generations to enjoy the fruits of...
Clive James vents his frustration at automated customer systems and finds them a poor substitute for dealing with real people.
A weekly reflection on a topical issue. Clive James reflects on the media coverage of man-made global warming and the need for minds to be o...
Clive James reflects that in a democracy we must never be complacent about any government initiative and warns of the dangers that a new pla...
A weekly reflection on a topical issue from Clive James. The spirit in which the game is played determines whether he likes or loathes the s...
Clive James reflects on the revelation of the identity of Belle de Jour, the author of The Diary of a London Call Girl.
Clive James celebrates the honouring of Battle of Britain commander Sir Keith Park with a temporary statue on Trafalgar Square's fourth plin...
Clive James reflects on the seductive allure of illegal narcotics, and lays the blame for their attractions at the door of Samuel Taylor Col...
Clive James reflects on the postal workers' dispute and gives his personal view of the modern history of labour relations.
Clive James reflects on the importance of scepticism in every walk of life, and he criticises extreme reactions to those who are sceptical a...
Clive James observes that while democracy is the right system for governing a country, it's the wrong system for choosing a professor of poe...
A weekly reflection on a topical issue from Clive James.
Clive James reflects on democracy, MPs' expenses and the furore over the Oxford Poetry Professorship.
Clive James wonders what it says about the British attitude to poetry that we have the institution of the Poet Laureateship.
Loft extensions are for ordinary citizens. When the property market gets tough, the wealthy dig down to create the ultimate den, says Clive...
Clive James wonders what the reaction to Susan Boyle’s performance on a television talent show has to tell us about the progress of feminism...
Clive James reflects on what it takes to make – and break – a good reputation in public life. He concludes that the government’s latest euph...
The cane toad was brought to Australia for pest control - since when an army has marched across the continent, multiplying as it goes. But s...
After years of watching late-night porn in anonymous hotel rooms - for research - its purpose is clear, says Clive James: to keep one's mind...
Clive James reflects on the downfall of a distinguished Australian judge, who was jailed for perjury after lying about a speeding offence.
Clive James makes a prediction for the New Year – that from now on, the era of silly-money is over and getting rich quick will no longer be...
Whatever you believe in when it comes to the birth of Christ, even if you believe in nothing at all, no one can doubt the personal force of...
The hardest part of Christmas is not socialising with family, nor hauling coal or peeling potatoes - it's wrapping the presents, says Clive...
Forget proud traditions and cultural exports - a nation's identity is bolstered if Americans know about it. Just ask the Canadians, says Cli...
Are we naturally able to think clearly when surrounded by mess, asks Clive James, because chaos is inherent in all our minds - even those of...
Clive James discusses the glamorisation of terror in the movie industry. As a new film on the notorious Baader Meinhof gang is released, Cli...
The odd expletive escapes most people's mouths in times of stress, but when we fall back on swear words just for effect have we really just...
Rational choices, reasoned discussions, respect for lawful institutions: that's what Clive James wants from his action heroes as he argues t...
Clive James reflects on the aftermath of the US election. As President-elect Barack Obama prepares to take office he examines the significan...
Forget super-rich baddies who seek to destroy the world with a death ray. Boring! Clive James reflects on how money is losing its cachet, bu...
Clive James explores the world of the political gaffe – past and present. He argues that it isn’t always the elegant speaker who has the com...
Clive James explores the concept of talent and reflects on why gifted artists such as Amy Winehouse are so hell-bent on destroying their tal...
Clive James turns his attention to political intervention and Zimbabwe, arguing that Robert Mugabe’s time is up. All the world has to do, he...
Clive James asks why at a time when Iraqis who have risked their lives for Britain in Basra need a newspaper campaign to be allowed into the...
Clive James turns his attention to the Royal Mail’s decision to redesign the coinage. The old coins, he says, did nothing except tell you wh...
Clive James gets hot under the collar at the prospect of mobile phones on planes but shares his joy over the disastrous opening of Heathrow’...
Clive James ponders David Cameron’s latest faux-pas: cycling the wrong way up a one way street and pedalling through a red light. He sets Mr...
Clive James discusses the virtues of a court decision about a man and a grape - a decision which brought back memories of a painful moment i...
Clive James argues that ‘private life’ – an institution once regarded as vital to civilization – is now in danger of collapse. As amorous em...
Clive James reflects on Prince Harry’s time in Afghanistan and delves into the history books to find another warrior prince who found himsel...
Clive James ponders what makes us happy. In his own pursuit of happiness he sits on a bench in Central Park, relives his first slice of wate...
Clive James considers the role of the icon – ancient and modern – and focuses on film icons. Who are they? Why do we elevate them to icon st...
Clive James considers the environmental impact of plastic bags, hip hop music and shopping trolleys and applies his imagination to devising...
Clive James explains how he, reluctantly, became a non-smoker. Once an 80-a-day chain smoker, today he just dreams of smoking.
Clive James considers ‘JK Rowling Envy’ – a psychological condition suffered by many writers, he claims, when confronted with the millions o...
Clive James reflects on the conundrum of living in a technologically advanced world. As life is made easier, with machines doing our thinkin...
Clive James enjoys the wisdom of former Wimbledon tennis champions, whose insights as commentators, he says, double as a philosophy for life...
Clive James marvels at the sight of children gliding in shoes with wheels fixed into the heels, and reckons the secret of happiness is to th...
Clive James gives his personal reaction to Damien Hirst’s diamond-encrusted skull and considers its significance as a work of art. It might...