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Britain has Talent

FromA Point of View

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10 minutes

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Apr 24, 2009

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Clive James wonders what the reaction to Susan Boyle’s performance on a television talent show has to tell us about the progress of feminism, and how far appearance still matters – even in the world of serious singing.

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Apr 24, 2009

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Sheer Poetry: Clive James wonders what the Poet Laureateship says about the British attitude to poetry. 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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New Year Prediction: Clive James reflects on the end of the get-rich-quick era. 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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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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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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Legal Dilemmas: Clive James on what governs the decisions about who we keep out and who we keep in the UK. by A Point of View
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'News' and concentration: Alain de Botton on our inability to concentrate. 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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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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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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Wimbledon Wisdom: Clive James enjoys the wisdom in the commentary of former Wimbledon tennis champions. by A Point of View
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Robin the Hood: Clive James argues that the days of mindless Hollywood action are over. 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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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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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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Britain has Talent: Clive James wonders about the progress of feminism. by A Point of View
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