In the Psychiatrist's Chair Podcast
Psychiatrist Dr Anthony Clare conducts in depth interviews with prominent people from different walks of life.
Episodes to download
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Sir Colin Davis
Sat 15 Aug 2015
Colin Davis explores the psychological aspects of life as a music conductor.
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Oleg Gordievsky
Sat 25 Jul 2015
Former British secret agent Oleg Gordievsky talks to Professor Anthony Clare.
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Zoe Wanamaker
Sun 25 Oct 1998
Actress Zoe Wanamaker opens up to Anthony Clare about her childhood and upbringing.
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Ed McBain
Sun 18 Oct 1998
The crime novelist tells Anthony Clare about his childhood and commitment to writing.
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Steven Berkoff
Sun 11 Oct 1998
The director and playwright tells Anthony Clare about his lonely childhood.
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Nicola Horlick
Sun 27 Sep 1998
The financier, dubbed 'superwoman', talks about coping with family illness.
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Lord Lawson
Sat 19 Sep 1998
Nigel Lawson reflects on a high profile political life and keeping feelings private.
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Wayne Sleep
Sun 13 Sep 1998
The dancer shares his thoughts on success, an awkward childhood, his physique and more.
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Gitta Sereny
Sun 6 Sep 1998
Gitta chose controversial figures for biographies and believed we are all born 'good'.
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Hanif Kureishi
Fri 10 Apr 1998
The novelist tells Anthony Clare about trying to make sense of his real self.
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Brian Masters
Sun 17 Aug 1997
The award-winning author of Killing for Company talks about his notions of good and evil.
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Gillian Slovo
Sun 10 Aug 1997
The South African-born writer shares thoughts about her parents' dedication to their cause
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Professor Norman Stone
Sun 3 Aug 1997
Professor Norman Stone on loathing Oxford University and admiration of Thatcher.
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Paul Theroux
Sun 27 Jul 1997
The controversial novelist and travel writer talks about what spurs him on to write.
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Marjorie Wallace
Sun 20 Jul 1997
The award-winning campaigning journalist tells Dr Anthony Clare about her major influences
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Nigel Kennedy
Sun 13 Jul 1997
The maverick violin star talks to Dr Anthony Clare about schooling, family and music.
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Ann Widdecombe
Sun 6 Jul 1997
The former MP opens up about religion, being single and her clash with Michael Howard.
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Stephen Fry
Sun 29 Jun 1997
The actor and writer opens up about love, self-loathing and contemplating suicide.
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Martin Bell
Sun 30 Jun 1996
Martin Bell explores the psychological aspects of his career as a TV war correspondent.
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Anita Roddick
Sun 23 Jun 1996
Businesswoman and campaigner Anita Roddick tells Dr Anthony Clare about her early life.
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Billie Whitelaw
Sun 3 Sep 1995
The actress tells Anthony Clare about the profound impact Samuel Beckett had on her life.
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Ruth Rendell
Sun 31 Jul 1994
The queen of crime reveals why she is jaundiced about the idea of the 'happy family'.
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Mel Calman
Wed 28 Aug 1991
Cartoonist, writer and gallery owner Mel Calman talks about the influences on his life.
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Dame Barbara Cartland
Wed 31 Jul 1991
The romantic fiction writer talks about her career and strongly held beliefs.
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Sir Peter Hall
Wed 1 Aug 1990
The acclaimed theatre director tells Dr Anthony Clare of the impact of shyness on his life
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Ken Russell
Wed 10 Aug 1988
The film director tells Dr Anthony Clare about his early life and love of the image.
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RD Laing
Sun 14 Jul 1985
A key figure in the 60s, influential psychiatrist RD Laing talks to Dr Anthony Clare.
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Maya Angelou
Tue 11 Sep 1984
Writer and campaigner Maya Angelou tells Dr Anthony Clare about her influences.
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Spike Milligan
Sat 25 Sep 1982
The writer and comedian talks about the impact of shell shock on his mental health.
In Search of Ourselves: A History of Psychology and the Mind
Martin Sixsmith presents a new history of psychology.
