Clive James wonders what it says about the British attitude to poetry that we have the institution of the Poet Laureateship. Published on May 8, 2009.

Sheer Poetry

Clive James observes that while democracy is the right system for governing a country, it's the wrong system for choosing a professor of poetry. Published on May 29, 2009.

Newsflash from the Far East

Clive James reflects on the importance of scepticism in every walk of life, and he criticises extreme reactions to those who are sceptical about man-made global warming. Published on October 23, 2009.

Clive James: The Golf Ball Potato Crisp

Clive James reflects on the postal workers' dispute and gives his personal view of the modern history of labour relations. Published on October 30, 2009.

On Strike

Clive James reflects on the seductive allure of illegal narcotics, and lays the blame for their attractions at the door of Samuel Taylor Coleridge and his trip to Xanadu. Published on November 6, 2009.

High Road to Xanadu

Clive James celebrates the honouring of Battle of Britain commander Sir Keith Park with a temporary statue on Trafalgar Square's fourth plinth. Published on November 13, 2009.

The Man on the Fourth Plinth

Clive James reflects on the revelation of the identity of Belle de Jour, the author of The Diary of a London Call Girl. Published on November 20, 2009.

Blog de Jour

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 sport. Published on November 27, 2009.

Spirit of the Game

Clive James reflects that in a democracy we must never be complacent about any government initiative and warns of the dangers that a new plan for calculating funding for universities may pose to academic freedom. Published on December 4, 2009.

Impact

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 open. Published on December 11, 2009.

Hermie's Ghost

Clive James vents his frustration at automated customer systems and finds them a poor substitute for dealing with real people. Published on December 18, 2009.

Clive James: Option Swamp

Clive James reflects on the human condition and the need for liberal democracy to spread to allow future generations to enjoy the fruits of progress. Published on December 25, 2009.

Talking About Their Generation

Clive James presents reflections on topical issues ranging from politics to pop culture in this award-winning series of BBC Radio 4's A Point of View. These programmes were first broadcast between 2007 and 2009.

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