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Writers Room

Clive James is relieved that his office is not featured in the Writers' Rooms exhibition.

• 10 mins

National Identity

Clive James explores the question of national identity.

• 10 mins

It’s a Wrap

Clive James reflects on the burden of wrapping presents.

• 10 mins

Jesus

Clive James reflects on life after the grave and Shakespeare's beliefs.

• 10 mins

New Year Prediction

Clive James reflects on the end of the get-rich-quick era.

• 10 mins

The Speeding Judge

Clive James' take on the downfall of Australian judge Marcus Einfeld.

• 10 mins

High-Priced Porn

Clive James gives his take on the adult film industry.

• 10 mins

Bright Side of the Cane Toad

Clive James makes a case for the Cane Toad.

• 10 mins

Reputational Damage

Clive James reflects on the resignation of the Prime Minister's senior aide Damian McBride

• 10 mins

Britain has Talent

Clive James wonders about the progress of feminism.

• 10 mins

London Underground

A weekly reflection on a topical issue from Clive James.

• 10 mins

Sheer Poetry

Clive James wonders what the Poet Laureateship says about the British attitude to poetry.

• 10 mins

Expensive Mistakes

Clive James reflects on democracy, MPs' expenses and the Oxford Poetry Professorship.

• 10 mins

Feminism and Democracy

Clive James reflects on the global responsibility of feminists in the west.

• 10 mins

Newsflash from the Far East

Clive James reflects on democracy, MPs' expenses and the Oxford Poetry Professorship.

• 10 mins

Clive James: The Golf Ball Potato Crisp

Clive James reflects on the importance of scepticism in every walk of life.

• 10 mins

On Strike

Clive James reflects on the postal workers' dispute.

• 10 mins

High Road to Xanadu

Clive James reflects on the seductive allure of illegal narcotics.

• 10 mins

The Man on the Fourth Plinth

Clive James celebrates the honouring of Sir Keith Park with a statue in Trafalgar Square.

• 10 mins

Blog de Jour

Clive James reflects on the revelation of the identity of Belle de Jour.

• 10 mins

Spirit of the Game

Clive James reflects on the spirit in which sport is played.

• 10 mins

Impact

Clive James warns of the dangers of a new plan for calculating funding for universities.

• 10 mins

Hermie's Ghost

Clive James reflects on the media coverage of man-made global warming.

• 10 mins

Clive James: Option Swamp

Clive James vents his frustration at automated customer systems.

• 10 mins

Talking About Their Generation

Clive James reflects on the human condition and the need for liberal democracy to spread.

• 10 mins

01/01/2010

A weekly reflection on a topical issue from Lisa Jardine.

• 10 mins

08/01/2010

Lisa Jardine welcomes the advent of electronic books but retains her passion for print.

• 10 mins

15/01/2010

Lisa Jardine on the challenge of delivering the right level of supplies for public use.

• 10 mins

22/01/2010

Lisa Jardine on the importance of science education for national prosperity.

• 10 mins

29/01/2010

Lisa Jardine on the reputations of US presidents during and after their time in office.

• 10 mins