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Private Life

Clive James on the collapse of private life and the publishing of emails and phone calls.

Clive James argues that β€˜private life’ – an institution once regarded as vital to civilization – is now in danger of collapse. As amorous emails sent to a friend by an aide to the Mayor of London are published verbatim, he asks can it ever be right to help yourself to the private emails, phone calls or text messages of politicians, footballers… or your next door neighbour?

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10 minutes

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Sun 16 Mar 2008 08:50

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  • Fri 14 Mar 2008 20:50
  • Sun 16 Mar 2008 08:50

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