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Bad Language
Clive James turns his attention to swearing.
Glamourising Terror
Clive James argues that the film version of history is in danger of replacing reality.
Writers Room
Clive James is relieved that his office is not featured in the Writers' Rooms exhibition.
National Identity
Clive James explores the question of national identity.
It’s a Wrap
Clive James reflects on the burden of wrapping presents.
Jesus
Clive James reflects on life after the grave and Shakespeare's beliefs.
New Year Prediction
Clive James reflects on the end of the get-rich-quick era.
The Speeding Judge
Clive James' take on the downfall of Australian judge Marcus Einfeld.
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
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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.