Britain has Talent

A Point of View: A Point of View: Clive James by BBC

Apr 24, 200910:02Society & Culture

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, and how far appearance still matters – even in the world of serious singing.

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