A weekly reflection on a topical issue.
Clive James reflects on the aftermath of the US election. As President-elect Barack Obama prepares t
Forget super-rich baddies who seek to destroy the world with a death ray. Boring! Clive James reflec
Clive James explores the world of the political gaffe – past and present. He argues that it isn’t al
Clive James explores the concept of talent and reflects on why gifted artists such as Amy Winehouse
Clive James turns his attention to political intervention and Zimbabwe, arguing that Robert Mugabe’s
Clive James asks why at a time when Iraqis who have risked their lives for Britain in Basra need a n
Clive James turns his attention to the Royal Mail’s decision to redesign the coinage. The old coins
Clive James gets hot under the collar at the prospect of mobile phones on planes but shares his joy
Clive James ponders David Cameron’s latest faux-pas: cycling the wrong way up a one way street and p
Clive James discusses the virtues of a court decision about a man and a grape - a decision which bro
Clive James argues that ‘private life’ – an institution once regarded as vital to civilization – is
Clive James reflects on Prince Harry’s time in Afghanistan and delves into the history books to find
Clive James ponders what makes us happy. In his own pursuit of happiness he sits on a bench in Centr
Clive James considers the role of the icon – ancient and modern – and focuses on film icons. Who are
Clive James considers the environmental impact of plastic bags, hip hop music and shopping trolleys
Clive James explains how he, reluctantly, became a non-smoker. Once an 80-a-day chain smoker, today
Clive James considers ‘JK Rowling Envy’ – a psychological condition suffered by many writers, he cla
Clive James reflects on the conundrum of living in a technologically advanced world. As life is made
Clive James enjoys the wisdom of former Wimbledon tennis champions, whose insights as commentators,
Clive James marvels at the sight of children gliding in shoes with wheels fixed into the heels, and
