A Point of View

Clive James asks why at a time when Iraqis who have risked their lives for Britain in Basra need a n

Clive James turns his attention to the Royal Mail’s decision to redesign the coinage. The old coins

Clive James gets hot under the collar at the prospect of mobile phones on planes but shares his joy

Clive James ponders David Cameron’s latest faux-pas: cycling the wrong way up a one way street and p

Clive James discusses the virtues of a court decision about a man and a grape - a decision which bro

Clive James argues that ‘private life’ – an institution once regarded as vital to civilization – is

Clive James reflects on Prince Harry’s time in Afghanistan and delves into the history books to find

Clive James ponders what makes us happy. In his own pursuit of happiness he sits on a bench in Centr

Clive James considers the role of the icon – ancient and modern – and focuses on film icons. Who are

Clive James considers the environmental impact of plastic bags, hip hop music and shopping trolleys

Clive James explains how he, reluctantly, became a non-smoker. Once an 80-a-day chain smoker, today

Clive James considers ‘JK Rowling Envy’ – a psychological condition suffered by many writers, he cla

Clive James reflects on the conundrum of living in a technologically advanced world. As life is made

Clive James enjoys the wisdom of former Wimbledon tennis champions, whose insights as commentators,

Clive James marvels at the sight of children gliding in shoes with wheels fixed into the heels, and

Clive James gives his personal reaction to Damien Hirst’s diamond-encrusted skull and considers its

There are lots of reasons to be cheerful about the world - many the result of human creativity. Cliv

The thing with hoaxes is that they work – and that’s a good reason for not liking them, says Clive J

Clive James considers the problem of torture and whether television dramas, like the American series

Clive James considers the extra burden we are in danger of placing on the shoulders of outstandingly