Low Life

Written by Jeremy Clarke. Read by Jeremy Clarke.

His son might be moving away. His mother has a risky operation coming up. And Jeremy's cancer treatment could be about to stop...

Jeremy goes clubbing with Sean, an ‘unbelievable shagger’, and Simon, who doesn't want to lose his virginity to the first woman who comes along

Jeremy takes a trip with the Buddhist monks of Ladakh...

Jeremy asks a Devon countryman the best way to shag a sheep – and gets a serious answer...

A bush fire threatens Jeremy's French idyll.

Jeremy catches up with Barry, his karate sensei and spiritual mentor

Six for Sunday lunch. Jeremy, Jeremy's boy, his mother, his mother’s boyfriend Dr Lovepants, his sister, and a poised, well-groomed, long-haired chap, billed as the new man in his sister’s life...

Jeremy recalls life in a home for the elderly – and the residents with no idea of who they are...

Jeremy, his mate Dave, and Dave's maid settle down to watch 'Feast of Football', a documentary about football hooliganism, and enjoy reliving old times. But they aren't having as much fun as Dave's dad... Taken from Jeremy's weekly Low Life column in the Spectator magazine (11/05/2002)

Jeremy and his grandson capture a large spider and take it with them on an outing on the bus. Taken from Jeremy's weekly Low Life column in the Spectator magazine (03/03/2012)

As everyone knows, the best thing about writing a book is the launch party that accompanies it. But as Jeremy is about to publish one himself, he finds that the launch party is becoming a thing of the past. Taken from Jeremy's weekly Low Life column for the Spectator magazine (04/07/2015)

Jeremy reads snippets of his favourite tales of debauchery, drink and drugs – all sent in by Spectator readers.

Jeremy's mate Trev has never paid much attention to where he keeps his battered old phone. This time he's lost it in a nightclub and needs Jeremy's help to track it down... Taken from Jeremy's weekly Low Life column in the Spectator magazine (25/07/2015)

After a long and hearty lunch, Jeremy realises that the right bottle of wine can turn a mini cab ride with total strangers into heaven on earth. Taken from Jeremy's weekly Low Life column in the Spectator magazine(31/12/2012)

Jeremy's bitten the bullet and taken up yoga. But he senses that he doesn't quite fit in... Taken from Jeremy's weekly Low Life column in the Spectator magazine (09/11/2002)

Jeremy's gone to the zoo with his grandson. They might have seen the lions, tigers and a mata mata, but the zoo train is the real highlight of the day... Taken from Jeremy's weekly Low Life columns in the Spectator magazine (27/05/2013)

Still aboard the Spectator's Mediterranean Cruise, Jeremy and the others drop anchor at Crete. After being introduced to a new wonder drug by one of the magazine's readers, Jeremy takes a trip inland with the indomitable Taki... Taken from Jeremy's weekly Low Life column in the Spectator magazine (19/09/2015)

Aboard the Spectator Mediterranean Cruise, Jeremy realises that he actually doesn't really care for life at sea...

Jeremy Clarke describes his time aboard the Queen Victoria for the inaugural Spectator Mediterranean Cruise. Setting sail from Venice, Jeremy gets to know some of his readers... Taken from Jeremy's weekly Low Life column for the Spectator magazine (05/09/15)

Three generations of the Clarke family make their way to Polzeath Beach in Cornwall for a holiday building sandcastles and battling the waves.

Jeremy makes a brave journey from south to north Devon. Taken from Jeremy's weekly Low Life column for the Spectator magazine (16/09/2014)

Jeremy recalls the time that he took Sharon to Pamplona. After losing her for a few days, the pair find a fitting way to pay tribute to old times... Taken from Jeremy's weekly Low Life column in the Spectator magazine (17/06/2014)

Sharon's left Jeremy and has decided to get a dog instead. Her mum decides to set Jeremy up on a date with one of her wealthy friends. What could possibly go wrong?

Do you know the book We’re Going on a Bear Hunt? No? You haven’t lived

Jeremy does his best to kill and cook a crab humanely, but the reality is more difficult than it sounds... Taken from Jeremy's weekly Low Life column for the Spectator magazine (02/04/2012)

Jeremy paints an affectionate picture of his former pet Jack Russell, whose photo he found while tidying up.

Jeremy has a brief encounter aboard the Mombasa to Nairobi 'Lunatic Express'.

Jeremy's ex-girlfriend Sharon is making coffee and the sight of her back is bringing back some distant memories...

Jeremy's never quite been able to lose his pot paranoia. Experiencing several delusions while down the pub, Jeremy tries his best to drink the problem away before the evening is ruined...

Complete with a rendition of Billericay Dickie, Jeremy remembers the time that he accompanied Ian Dury to Zambia for a polio vaccination campaign.

Jeremy discusses life's most salient issues with his Dr. Muk and his medical team, all while under the knife...

Jeremy meets Kelsey Grammer, Baroness Trumpington and Arnold Schwarzenegger at The Spectator's Cigar Smoker of the Year 2014 Awards.