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High-Priced Porn
Clive James gives his take on the adult film industry.
Bright Side of the Cane Toad
Clive James makes a case for the Cane Toad.
Reputational Damage
Clive James reflects on the resignation of the Prime Minister's senior aide Damian McBride
Britain has Talent
Clive James wonders about the progress of feminism.
London Underground
A weekly reflection on a topical issue from Clive James.
Sheer Poetry
Clive James wonders what the Poet Laureateship says about the British attitude to poetry.
Expensive Mistakes
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.
Newsflash from the Far East
Clive James: The Golf Ball Potato Crisp
Clive James reflects on the importance of scepticism in every walk of life.
On Strike
Clive James reflects on the postal workers' dispute.
High Road to Xanadu
Clive James reflects on the seductive allure of illegal narcotics.
The Man on the Fourth Plinth
Clive James celebrates the honouring of Sir Keith Park with a statue in Trafalgar Square.
Blog de Jour
Clive James reflects on the revelation of the identity of Belle de Jour.
Spirit of the Game
Clive James reflects on the spirit in which sport is played.
Impact
Clive James warns of the dangers of a new plan for calculating funding for universities.
Hermie's Ghost
Clive James reflects on the media coverage of man-made global warming.
Clive James: Option Swamp
Clive James vents his frustration at automated customer systems.
Talking About Their Generation
Clive James reflects on the human condition and the need for liberal democracy to spread.
01/01/2010
A weekly reflection on a topical issue from Lisa Jardine.
08/01/2010
Lisa Jardine welcomes the advent of electronic books but retains her passion for print.
15/01/2010
Lisa Jardine on the challenge of delivering the right level of supplies for public use.
22/01/2010
Lisa Jardine on the importance of science education for national prosperity.
29/01/2010
Lisa Jardine on the reputations of US presidents during and after their time in office.
05/02/2010
Lisa Jardine on the need for climate scientists to take care when they inform and persuade
12/02/2010
Lisa Jardine reflects on the power of music and the value of musical education.
19/02/2010
Lisa Jardine reflects on the art and dangers of writing secret missives.
05/03/2010
Lisa Jardine reflects on the valuable example of the chemist Dorothy Hodgkin.
Lisa Jardine: The Power of Memory
As a tribute to the late Lisa Jardine, another chance to hear her reflections on memory.
12/03/2010
Simon Schama reflects that when times are hard people seem to prefer tough leaders.
19/03/2010
Simon Schama looks forward to spring with personal reflections on the changing seasons.