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

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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