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Psychiatrist Dr Anthony Clare conducts in depth interviews with prominent people from different walks of life.

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    Sir Peter Hall

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2015 34:57


    Acclaimed theatre director Sir Peter Hall tells Professor Anthony Clare of the impact of shyness and obsession on his life. Psychiatrist Dr Anthony Clare's in depth interviews with prominent people from different walks of life. Born in Dublin, author Anthony held a doctorate in medicine, a master's degree in philosophy and was a fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. After becoming a regular on BBC Radio 4's Stop the Week in the 1980s, he became Britain's best-known psychiatrist and earned his own vehicle, In the Psychiatrist's Chair. Starting in 1982, this series ran until 2001 and also transferred to TV. Anthony Clare died suddenly in Paris aged 64 in 2007. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1990.

    Martin Bell

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2015 39:27


    Martin Bell explores the psychological aspects of a career as a war correspondent with Professor Anthony Clare. Psychiatrist Dr Anthony Clare's in depth interviews with prominent people from different walks of life. Born in Dublin, author Anthony held a doctorate in medicine, a master's degree in philosophy and was a fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. After becoming a regular on BBC Radio 4's Stop the Week in the 1980s, he became Britain's best-known psychiatrist and earned his own vehicle, In the Psychiatrist's Chair. Starting in 1982, this series ran until 2001 and also transferred to TV. Anthony Clare died suddenly in Paris aged 64 in 2007. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1996.

    Mel Calman

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2015 34:22


    Cartoonist, writer and gallery owner Mel Calman talks to Professor Anthony Clare about the influences on his life. Psychiatrist Dr Anthony Clare's in depth interviews with prominent people from different walks of life. Born in Dublin, author Anthony held a doctorate in medicine, a master's degree in philosophy and was a fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. After becoming a regular on BBC Radio 4's Stop the Week in the 1980s, he became Britain's best-known psychiatrist and earned his own vehicle, In the Psychiatrist's Chair. Starting in 1982, this series ran until 2001 and also transferred to TV. Anthony Clare died suddenly in Paris aged 64 in 2007. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1991.

    Maya Angelou

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2015 39:57


    Writer and civil rights campaigner Maya Angelou tells Professor Anthony Clare about the influences on her life. Psychiatrist Dr Anthony Clare's in-depth interviews with prominent people from different walks of life. Born in Dublin, author Anthony held a doctorate in medicine, a master's degree in philosophy and was a fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. After becoming a regular on BBC Radio 4's Stop the Week in the 1980s, he became Britain's best-known psychiatrist and earned his own vehicle, In the Psychiatrist's Chair. Starting in 1982, this series ran until 2001 and also transferred to TV. Anthony Clare died suddenly in Paris aged 64 in 2007. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1994.

    Sir Colin Davis

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2015 39:45


    Sir Colin Davis explores the psychological aspects of life as a music conductor with Professor Anthony Clare. Psychiatrist Dr Anthony Clare's in depth interviews with prominent people from different walks of life. Born in Dublin, author Anthony held a doctorate in medicine, a master's degree in philosophy and was a fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. After becoming a regular on BBC Radio 4's Stop the Week in the 1980s, he became Britain's best-known psychiatrist and earned his own vehicle, In the Psychiatrist's Chair. Starting in 1982, this series ran until 2001 and also transferred to TV. Anthony Clare died suddenly in Paris aged 64 in 2007. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1994.

    RD Laing

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2015 34:53


    A key figure in the 60s, influential psychiatrist RD Laing tells Professor Anthony Clare about the major influences on his life. Psychiatrist Dr Anthony Clare's in depth interviews with prominent people from different walks of life. Born in Dublin, author Anthony held a doctorate in medicine, a master's degree in philosophy and was a fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. After becoming a regular on BBC Radio 4's Stop the Week in the 1980s, he became Britain's best-known psychiatrist and earned his own vehicle, In the Psychiatrist's Chair. Starting in 1982, this series ran until 2001 and also transferred to TV. Anthony Clare died suddenly in Paris aged 64 in 2007. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1985.

    Anita Roddick

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2015 39:18


    Businesswoman and campaigner Anita Roddick tells Professor Anthony Clare about her early life and what motivates her. Psychiatrist Dr Anthony Clare's in depth interviews with prominent people from different walks of life. Born in Dublin, author Anthony held a doctorate in medicine, a master's degree in philosophy and was a fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. After becoming a regular on BBC Radio 4's Stop the Week in the 1980s, he became Britain's best-known psychiatrist and earned his own vehicle, In the Psychiatrist's Chair. Starting in 1982, this series ran until 2001 and also transferred to TV. Anthony Clare died suddenly in Paris aged 64 in 2007. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1996.

    Oleg Gordievsky

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2015 39:29


    Oleg Gordievsky remains under sentence of death. The former British Secret Agent talks frankly to Professor Anthony Clare. Psychiatrist Dr Anthony Clare's in depth interviews with prominent people from different walks of life. Born in Dublin, author Anthony held a doctorate in medicine, a master's degree in philosophy and was a fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. After becoming a regular on BBC Radio 4's Stop the Week in the 1980s, he became Britain's best-known psychiatrist and earned his own vehicle, In the Psychiatrist's Chair. Starting in 1982, this series ran until 2001 and also transferred to TV. Anthony Clare died suddenly in Paris aged 64 in 2007. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1995.

    Dame Barbara Cartland

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2015 34:47


    Romantic fiction writer Dame Barbara Cartland talks to Dr Anthony Clare about her career and strongly held beliefs. Psychiatrist Dr Anthony Clare's in depth interviews with prominent people from different walks of life. Born in Dublin, author Anthony held a doctorate in medicine, a master's degree in philosophy and was a fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. After becoming a regular on BBC Radio 4's Stop the Week in the 1980s, he became Britain's best-known psychiatrist and earned his own vehicle, In the Psychiatrist's Chair. Starting in 1982, this series ran until 2001 and also transferred to TV. Anthony Clare died suddenly in Paris aged 64 in 2007. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1991.

    Ken Russell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2015 34:13


    Film director Ken Russell tells Dr Anthony Clare about his childhood, his early life and his love for the power of the image. Psychiatrist Dr Anthony Clare's in depth interviews with prominent people from different walks of life. Born in Dublin, author Anthony held a doctorate in medicine, a master's degree in philosophy and was a fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. After becoming a regular on BBC Radio 4's Stop the Week in the 1980s, he became Britain's best-known psychiatrist and earned his own vehicle, In the Psychiatrist's Chair. Starting in 1982, this series ran until 2001 and also transferred to TV. Anthony Clare died suddenly in Paris aged 64 in 2007. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1988.

    Ruth Rendell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2015 39:58


    Queen of crime Ruth Rendell tells Professor Anthony Clare why she's jaundiced about the idea of the 'happy family'. Ruth Rendell was born in 1930 and died in 2015. Psychiatrist Dr Anthony Clare's in depth interviews with prominent people from different walks of life. Born in Dublin, author Anthony held a doctorate in medicine, a master's degree in philosophy and was a fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. After becoming a regular on BBC Radio 4's Stop the Week in the 1980s, he became Britain's best-known psychiatrist and earned his own vehicle, In the Psychiatrist's Chair. Starting in 1982, this series ran until 2001 and also transferred to TV. Anthony Clare died suddenly in Paris aged 64 in 2007. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1994.

    Spike Milligan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2015 39:35


    Writer and comedian Spike Milligan tells Professor Antony Clare about the profound impact of shell shock on his mental health. Psychiatrist Dr Anthony Clare's in depth interviews with prominent people from different walks of life. Born in Dublin, author Anthony held a doctorate in medicine, a master's degree in philosophy and was a fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. After becoming a regular on BBC Radio 4's Stop the Week in the 1980s, he became Britain's best-known psychiatrist and earned his own vehicle, In the Psychiatrist's Chair. Starting in 1982, this series ran until 2001 and also transferred to TV. Anthony Clare died suddenly in Paris aged 64 in 2007. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1982.

    Billie Whitelaw

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2015 39:09


    Acclaimed actress Billie Whitelaw tells Anthony Clare about the profound impact that Samuel Beckett had on her life. Psychiatrist Dr Anthony Clare's in depth interviews with prominent people from different walks of life. Born in Dublin, author Anthony held a doctorate in medicine, a master's degree in philosophy and was a fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. After becoming a regular on BBC Radio 4's Stop the Week in the 1980s, he became Britain's best-known psychiatrist and earned his own vehicle, In the Psychiatrist's Chair. Starting in 1982, this series ran until 2001 and also transferred to TV. Anthony Clare died suddenly in Paris aged 64 in 2007. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1995.

    Zoe Wanamaker

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2014 43:52


    Actress Zoe Wanamaker opens up to Anthony Clare about her childhood, upbringing and relationship with her parents. Born in Dublin, author Anthony held a doctorate in medicine, a master's degree in philosophy and was a fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. After becoming a regular on BBC Radio 4's Stop the Week in the 1980s, he became Britain's best-known psychiatrist and earned his own vehicle, In the Psychiatrist's Chair. Starting in 1982, this series ran until 2001 and also transferred to TV. Series highlights include conversations with Bob Monkhouse, Cecil Parkinson and Gerry Adams. Anthony Clare died suddenly in Paris aged 64 in 2007. First broadcast on Radio 4 in October 1998

    Ed McBain

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2014 44:14


    Crime novelist Ed McBain tells Anthony Clare about his childhood and an intense lifelong commitment to writing. From 1998. Psychiatrist Dr Anthony Clare's in depth interviews with prominent people from different walks of life. Born in Dublin, author Anthony held a doctorate in medicine, a master's degree in philosophy and was a fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. After becoming a regular on BBC Radio 4's Stop the Week in the 1980s, he became Britain's best-known psychiatrist and earned his own vehicle, In the Psychiatrist's Chair. Starting in 1982, this series ran until 2001 and also transferred to TV. Series highlights include conversations with Bob Monkhouse, Cecil Parkinson and Gerry Adams. Anthony Clare died suddenly in Paris aged 64 in 2007.

    Steven Berkoff

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2014 44:27


    The director and playwright tells Anthony Clare about his lonely childhood before he trained as an actor. From October 1998.

    Hanif Kureishi

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2014 43:04


    The novelist and playwright tells Anthony Clare about trying to make sense of his real self through his work. From October 1998. Psychiatrist Dr Anthony Clare's in depth interviews with prominent people from different walks of life. Born in Dublin, author Anthony held a doctorate in medicine, a master's degree in philosophy and was a fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. After becoming a regular on BBC Radio 4's Stop the Week in the 1980s, he became Britain's best-known psychiatrist and earned his own vehicle, In the Psychiatrist's Chair. Starting in 1982, this series ran until 2001 and also transferred to TV. Series highlights include conversations with Bob Monkhouse, Cecil Parkinson and Gerry Adams. Anthony Clare died suddenly in Paris aged 64 in 2007.

    Nicola Horlick

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2014 44:38


    Nicola Horlick, the financier dubbed 'superwoman' talks about coping with family illness. With Dr Anthony Clare. From 1998. Psychiatrist Dr Anthony Clare's in depth interviews with prominent people from different walks of life. Born in Dublin, author Anthony held a doctorate in medicine, a master's degree in philosophy and was a fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. After becoming a regular on BBC Radio 4's Stop the Week in the 1980s, he became Britain's best-known psychiatrist and earned his own vehicle, In the Psychiatrist's Chair. Starting in 1982, this series ran until 2001 and also transferred to TV. Series highlights include conversations with Bob Monkhouse, Cecil Parkinson and Gerry Adams. Anthony Clare died suddenly in Paris aged 64 in 2007.

    Lord Lawson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2014 44:23


    Nigel Lawson reflects on a high profile political life and keeping feelings private. With Dr Anthony Clare. From September 1988. Psychiatrist Dr Anthony Clare's in depth interviews with prominent people from different walks of life. Born in Dublin, author Anthony held a doctorate in medicine, a master's degree in philosophy and was a fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. After becoming a regular on BBC Radio 4's Stop the Week in the 1980s, he became Britain's best-known psychiatrist and earned his own vehicle, In the Psychiatrist's Chair. Starting in 1982, this series ran until 2001 and also transferred to TV. Series highlights include conversations with Bob Monkhouse, Cecil Parkinson and Gerry Adams. Anthony Clare died suddenly in Paris aged 64 in 2007.

    Wayne Sleep

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2014 43:53


    The dancer shares his thoughts on success, an awkward childhood, his physique and most famous partnership. From September 1998. Psychiatrist Dr Anthony Clare's in depth interviews with prominent people from different walks of life. Born in Dublin, author Anthony held a doctorate in medicine, a master's degree in philosophy and was a fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. After becoming a regular on BBC Radio 4's Stop the Week in the 1980s, he became Britain's best-known psychiatrist and earned his own vehicle, In the Psychiatrist's Chair. Starting in 1982, this series ran until 2001 and also transferred to TV. Series highlights include conversations with Bob Monkhouse, Cecil Parkinson and Gerry Adams.

    Gitta Sereny

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2014 44:22


    Gitta Sereny chose controversial figures for biographies and held the belief that we are all born 'good'. From September 1998.

    Brian Masters

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2014 39:49


    Brian Masters, the award winning author of 'Killing for Company' talks about his notions of good and evil. Psychiatrist Dr Anthony Clare's in depth interviews with prominent people from different walks of life. Born in Dublin, author Anthony held a doctorate in medicine, a master's degree in philosophy and was a fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. After becoming a regular on BBC Radio 4's Stop the Week in the 1980s, he became Britain's best-known psychiatrist and earned his own vehicle, In the Psychiatrist's Chair. Starting in 1982, this series ran until 2001 and also transferred to TV. Series highlights include conversations with Bob Monkhouse, Cecil Parkinson and Gerry Adams. Anthony Clare died suddenly in Paris aged 64 in 2007. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1997.

    Gillian Slovo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2014 38:27


    South African-born playwright and novelist Gillian Slovo shares thoughts about her parents' dedication to their cause. Psychiatrist Dr Anthony Clare's in depth interviews with prominent people from different walks of life. Born in Dublin, author Anthony held a doctorate in medicine, a master's degree in philosophy and was a fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. After becoming a regular on BBC Radio 4's Stop the Week in the 1980s, he became Britain's best-known psychiatrist and earned his own vehicle, In the Psychiatrist's Chair. Starting in 1982, this series ran until 2001 and also transferred to TV. Series highlights include conversations with Bob Monkhouse, Cecil Parkinson and Gerry Adams. Anthony Clare died suddenly in Paris aged 64 in 2007. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1997.

    Professor Norman Stone

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2014 39:40


    Author Professor Norman Stone tells Anthony Clare about his loathing for Oxford University and admiration of Margaret Thatcher. Psychiatrist Dr Anthony Clare's in depth interviews with prominent people from different walks of life. Born in Dublin, author Anthony held a doctorate in medicine, a master's degree in philosophy and was a fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. After becoming a regular on BBC Radio 4's Stop the Week in the 1980s, he became Britain's best-known psychiatrist and earned his own vehicle, In the Psychiatrist's Chair. Starting in 1982, this series ran until 2001 and also transferred to TV. Series highlights include conversations with Bob Monkhouse, Cecil Parkinson and Gerry Adams. Anthony Clare died suddenly in Paris aged 64 in 2007. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1997.

    Paul Theroux

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2014 38:50


    Controversial novelist and travel writer Paul Theroux talks to Dr. Anthony Clare about what spurs him on to write. Psychiatrist Dr Anthony Clare's in depth interviews with prominent people from different walks of life. Born in Dublin, author Anthony held a doctorate in medicine, a master's degree in philosophy and was a fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. After becoming a regular on BBC Radio 4's Stop the Week in the 1980s, he became Britain's best-known psychiatrist and earned his own vehicle, In the Psychiatrist's Chair. Starting in 1982, this series ran until 2001 and also transferred to TV. Series highlights include conversations with Bob Monkhouse, Cecil Parkinson and Gerry Adams. Anthony Clare died suddenly in Paris aged 64 in 2007. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1997.

    Marjorie Wallace

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2014 39:37


    The award-winning campaigning journalist and chief executive of SANE tells Dr Anthony Clare about her major influences. From 1997. Psychiatrist Dr Anthony Clare's in depth interviews with prominent people from different walks of life. Born in Dublin, author Anthony held a doctorate in medicine, a master's degree in philosophy and was a fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. After becoming a regular on BBC Radio 4's Stop the Week in the 1980s, he became Britain's best-known psychiatrist and earned his own vehicle, In the Psychiatrist's Chair. Starting in 1982, this series ran until 2001 and also transferred to TV. Series highlights include conversations with Bob Monkhouse, Cecil Parkinson and Gerry Adams. Anthony Clare died suddenly in Paris aged 64 in 2007.

    Nigel Kennedy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2014 40:02


    The maverick violin star and footie fan talks to Dr Anthony Clare about intensive schooling, family and music. From July 1997. Psychiatrist Dr Anthony Clare's in depth interviews with prominent people from different walks of life. Born in Dublin, author Anthony held a doctorate in medicine, a master's degree in philosophy and was a fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. After becoming a regular on BBC Radio 4's Stop the Week in the 1980s, he became Britain's best-known psychiatrist and earned his own vehicle, In the Psychiatrist's Chair. Starting in 1982, this series ran until 2001 and also transferred to TV. Series highlights include conversations with Bob Monkhouse, Cecil Parkinson and Gerry Adams. Anthony Clare died suddenly in Paris aged 64 in 2007.

    Ann Widdecombe

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2014 39:56


    The former MP opens up to Dr Anthony Clare about religion, being single and her clash with Michael Howard. From July 1997. Psychiatrist Dr Anthony Clare's in depth interviews with prominent people from different walks of life. Born in Dublin, author Anthony held a doctorate in medicine, a master's degree in philosophy and was a fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. After becoming a regular on BBC Radio 4's Stop the Week in the 1980s, he became Britain's best-known psychiatrist and earned his own vehicle, In the Psychiatrist's Chair. Starting in 1982, this series ran until 2001 and also transferred to TV. Series highlights include conversations with Bob Monkhouse, Cecil Parkinson and Gerry Adams. Anthony Clare died suddenly in Paris aged 64 in 2007.

    Stephen Fry

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2014 39:54


    Actor and writer Stephen Fry opens up to Dr Anthony Clare about love, self-loathing and contemplating suicide. Psychiatrist Dr Anthony Clare's in depth interviews with prominent people from different walks of life. Born in Dublin, author Anthony held a doctorate in medicine, a master's degree in philosophy and was a fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. After becoming a regular on BBC Radio 4's Stop the Week in the 1980s, he became Britain's best-known psychiatrist and earned his own vehicle, In the Psychiatrist's Chair. Starting in 1982, this series ran until 2001 and also transferred to TV. Series highlights include conversations with Bob Monkhouse, Cecil Parkinson and Gerry Adams. Anthony Clare died suddenly in Paris aged 64 in 2007. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1997.

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