Going for Gold

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Going for Gold

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Mar 16, 2007

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Clive James criticises the high spending planned for the London 2012 Olympics. It would be much better, he argues, to think in terms of television coverage and forget all the expensive new buildings.

Released:

Mar 16, 2007

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A weekly reflection on a topical issue.

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Because She’s Worth It: Clive James takes a wry look at the world of the paparazzi. by A Point of View
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Congratulations: Hoaxes work – and that’s a good reason for not liking them, says Clive James. by A Point of View
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Clams Are Happy: Clive James on what makes us happy, a watermelon memory and Lawrence of Arabia. by A Point of View
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Glider Shoes: Clive James on the secret of hapiness and children's shoes with wheels in the heels. by A Point of View
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Helplessly Advanced: Clive James reflects on the conundrum of living in a technologically advanced world. by A Point of View
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Black Destiny: Clive James on the extra burden we risk placing on highly successful young, black Britons. by A Point of View
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Attack of the Wheelie Bins: Clive James reflects on man-made climate change from the standpoint of a sceptic. by A Point of View
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Flying People, Flagrant Piffle: Clive James reflects on the martial arts movie and meaningless violence. by A Point of View
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Wimbledon Wisdom: Clive James enjoys the wisdom in the commentary of former Wimbledon tennis champions. by A Point of View
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Desirable Devices: Clive James condsiders how to deal with plastic bags, hip hop music and shopping trolleys. by A Point of View
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Fidgets on the March: Clive James rails against changes to the names of things we rely on. by A Point of View
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Torture on 24: Clive James considers torture and whether TV dramas encourage its use against terrorism. by A Point of View
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Going for Gold: Clive James criticises the high spending planned for the London 2012 Olympics. by A Point of View
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Man-Made Beauty: Clive James reminds himself of the need to celebrate the good things in life. by A Point of View
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Writers Room: Clive James is relieved that his office is not featured in the Writers' Rooms exhibition. by A Point of View
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The Mind’s Construction in the Face: Clive James on what drives people who don’t obviously need to to alter their appearance. by A Point of View
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Reflections on a Diamond Skull: Clive James gives his personal reaction to Damien Hirst’s diamond-encrusted skull. by A Point of View
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Click on the Icon: Clive James considers the role of icons ancient and modern, focusing on film icons. by A Point of View
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The Speeding Judge: Clive James' take on the downfall of Australian judge Marcus Einfeld. by A Point of View
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Nob Voices, Yob Voices: Clive James comments on the way we speak English today and on a new noisy voice. by A Point of View
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Harry Potter Envy: Clive James considers the physchological condition ‘JK Rowling Envy’. by A Point of View
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Terminal Terminal: Clive James on mobile phones on planes and the disastrous opening of Heathrow Terminal 5. by A Point of View
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Right on the Money: Clive James turns his attention to the Royal Mail’s decision to redesign the coinage. by A Point of View
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Private Life: Clive James on the collapse of private life and the publishing of emails and phone calls. by A Point of View
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Changing the Government: Clive James reflects on the significance of the word 'election'. by A Point of View
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High-Priced Porn: Clive James gives his take on the adult film industry. by A Point of View
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Gaffes: Clive James explores the world of the political gaffe – past and present. by A Point of View
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State of Law: Clive James discusses the virtues of a court decision about a man and a grape. by A Point of View
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Princes into Battle: Clive James delves into history to reflect on Prince Harry's time in Afghanistan. by A Point of View
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Expensive Mistakes: Clive James reflects on democracy, MPs' expenses and the Oxford Poetry Professorship. by A Point of View
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