BBC Radio Podcasts from A Point of View: A Point of View: Clive James
Clive James: Clams are Happy
Following the death of Clive James - one of his first talks for "A Point of View".
Talking About Their Generation
Clive James reflects on the human condition and the need for liberal democracy to spread.
Clive James: Option Swamp
Clive James vents his frustration at automated customer systems.
Hermie's Ghost
Clive James reflects on the media coverage of man-made global warming.
Impact
Clive James warns of the dangers of a new plan for calculating funding for universities.
Spirit of the Game
Clive James reflects on the spirit in which sport is played.
Blog de Jour
Clive James reflects on the revelation of the identity of Belle de Jour.
The Man on the Fourth Plinth
Clive James celebrates the honouring of Sir Keith Park with a statue in Trafalgar Square.
High Road to Xanadu
Clive James reflects on the seductive allure of illegal narcotics.
On Strike
Clive James reflects on the postal workers' dispute.
Clive James: The Golf Ball Potato Crisp
Clive James reflects on the importance of scepticism in every walk of life.
Newsflash from the Far East
Clive James reflects on democracy, MPs' expenses and the Oxford Poetry Professorship.
Feminism and Democracy
Clive James reflects on the global responsibility of feminists in the west.
Expensive Mistakes
Clive James reflects on democracy, MPs' expenses and the Oxford Poetry Professorship.
Sheer Poetry
Clive James wonders what the Poet Laureateship says about the British attitude to poetry.
London Underground
A weekly reflection on a topical issue from Clive James.
Britain has Talent
Clive James wonders about the progress of feminism.
Reputational Damage
Clive James reflects on the resignation of the Prime Minister's senior aide Damian McBride
Bright Side of the Cane Toad
Clive James makes a case for the Cane Toad.
High-Priced Porn
Clive James gives his take on the adult film industry.
The Speeding Judge
Clive James' take on the downfall of Australian judge Marcus Einfeld.
New Year Prediction
Clive James reflects on the end of the get-rich-quick era.
Jesus
Clive James reflects on life after the grave and Shakespeare's beliefs.
It’s a Wrap
Clive James reflects on the burden of wrapping presents.
National Identity
Clive James explores the question of national identity.
Writers Room
Clive James is relieved that his office is not featured in the Writers' Rooms exhibition.
Glamourising Terror
Clive James argues that the film version of history is in danger of replacing reality.
Bad Language
Clive James turns his attention to swearing.
Robin the Hood
Clive James argues that the days of mindless Hollywood action are over.
Changing the Government
Clive James reflects on the significance of the word 'election'.
How Rich is Rich?
Clive James gives his take on yachts, the US election and James Bond.
Gaffes
Clive James explores the world of the political gaffe – past and present.
Snoop and Amy
Clive James reflects on why gifted artists become hell-bent on destroying their talent.
Instructions to the Sea
Clive James turns his attention to political intervention and Robert Mugabe.
Legal Dilemmas
Clive James on what governs the decisions about who we keep out and who we keep in the UK.
Right on the Money
Clive James turns his attention to the Royal Mail’s decision to redesign the coinage.
Terminal Terminal
Clive James on mobile phones on planes and the disastrous opening of Heathrow Terminal 5.
Pedal Power
Clive James sets a David Cameron cycling faux-pas in an unexpected historical context.
State of Law
Clive James discusses the virtues of a court decision about a man and a grape.
Private Life
Clive James on the collapse of private life and the publishing of emails and phone calls.
Princes into Battle
Clive James delves into history to reflect on Prince Harry's time in Afghanistan.
Clams Are Happy
Clive James on what makes us happy, a watermelon memory and Lawrence of Arabia.
Click on the Icon
Clive James considers the role of icons ancient and modern, focusing on film icons.
Desirable Devices
Clive James condsiders how to deal with plastic bags, hip hop music and shopping trolleys.
Smoking the Memory
Clive James on how he, reluctantly, became a non-smoker. Today he only dreams of smoking.
Harry Potter Envy
Clive James considers the physchological condition ‘JK Rowling Envy’.
Helplessly Advanced
Clive James reflects on the conundrum of living in a technologically advanced world.
Wimbledon Wisdom
Clive James enjoys the wisdom in the commentary of former Wimbledon tennis champions.
Glider Shoes
Clive James on the secret of hapiness and children's shoes with wheels in the heels.
Reflections on a Diamond Skull
Clive James gives his personal reaction to Damien Hirst’s diamond-encrusted skull.
Man-Made Beauty
Clive James reminds himself of the need to celebrate the good things in life.
Congratulations
Hoaxes work – and that’s a good reason for not liking them, says Clive James.
Torture on 24
Clive James considers torture and whether TV dramas encourage its use against terrorism.
Black Destiny
Clive James on the extra burden we risk placing on highly successful young, black Britons.
Going for Gold
Clive James criticises the high spending planned for the London 2012 Olympics.
Because She’s Worth It
Clive James takes a wry look at the world of the paparazzi.
Nob Voices, Yob Voices
Clive James comments on the way we speak English today and on a new noisy voice.
Flying People, Flagrant Piffle
Clive James reflects on the martial arts movie and meaningless violence.
Fidgets on the March
Clive James rails against changes to the names of things we rely on.
The Mind’s Construction in the Face
Clive James on what drives people who don’t obviously need to to alter their appearance.
Attack of the Wheelie Bins
Clive James reflects on man-made climate change from the standpoint of a sceptic.