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