In the Psychiatrist's Chair

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

Episodes

• Sir Peter Hall 2015-09-11

  Acclaimed theatre director Sir Peter Hall speaks with Professor Anthony Clare about the influence of shyness and obsession on his life. This interview is part of the series 'In the Psychiatrist's Chair', featuring prominent individuals.

• Martin Bell 2015-09-08

  In this episode of In the Psychiatrist's Chair, Professor Anthony Clare interviews war correspondent Martin Bell. They discuss the psychological challenges and experiences associated with being a war correspondent. The interview first aire…

• Mel Calman 2015-08-29

  Mel Calman, cartoonist, writer, and gallery owner, is interviewed by Professor Anthony Clare about the influences on his life. This episode of In the Psychiatrist's Chair first aired on BBC Radio 4 in August 1991.

• Maya Angelou 2015-08-22

  In this episode, writer and civil rights activist Maya Angelou speaks with Professor Anthony Clare about the influences in her life. The interview was first broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1994.

• Sir Colin Davis 2015-08-15

  In this episode of In the Psychiatrist's Chair, Professor Anthony Clare interviews conductor Sir Colin Davis. They discuss the psychological aspects of life as a music conductor. The episode first aired on BBC Radio 4 in August 1994.

• RD Laing 2015-08-08

  In this episode of In the Psychiatrist's Chair, originally broadcast in 1985, psychiatrist RD Laing discusses the major influences on his life in an interview with Professor Anthony Clare.

• Anita Roddick 2015-08-01

  In this episode of In the Psychiatrist's Chair, businesswoman and campaigner Anita Roddick speaks with Professor Anthony Clare about her early life and motivations. The interview first aired on BBC Radio 4 in June 1996.

• Oleg Gordievsky 2015-07-27

  In this episode of In the Psychiatrist's Chair, Oleg Gordievsky, a former British Secret Agent who remains under sentence of death, discusses his life and experiences with Professor Anthony Clare. The interview was first broadcast in July…

• Dame Barbara Cartland 2015-07-18

  This episode features romantic fiction writer Dame Barbara Cartland in conversation with psychiatrist Dr. Anthony Clare, discussing her career and firmly held beliefs. The interview originally broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1991.

• Ken Russell 2015-07-11

  Film director Ken Russell joins Dr. Anthony Clare to discuss his childhood, early life, and his passion for the power of visual storytelling in this 1988 episode of In the Psychiatrist's Chair.

• Ruth Rendell 2015-07-09

  In this episode, Queen of Crime Ruth Rendell discusses her views on the idea of the 'happy family' with Professor Anthony Clare. The interview was first broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1994.

• Spike Milligan 2015-06-29

  In this episode of 'In the Psychiatrist's Chair', writer and comedian Spike Milligan shares with Professor Antony Clare the significant effects of shell shock on his mental health. The series features in-depth interviews conducted by psych…

• Billie Whitelaw 2015-06-20

  In this episode of In the Psychiatrist's Chair, acclaimed actress Billie Whitelaw shares with host Anthony Clare the profound impact Samuel Beckett had on her life. The interview was first broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1995.

• Zoe Wanamaker 2014-08-09

  In this 1998 episode of "In the Psychiatrist's Chair," actress Zoe Wanamaker speaks with host Anthony Clare about her early life, including her childhood, upbringing, and relationship with her parents. Clare was a psychiatrist known for hi…

• Ed McBain 2014-08-02

  Crime novelist Ed McBain shares details about his childhood and lifelong dedication to writing in this 1998 interview with host Anthony Clare. The episode is part of the series 'In the Psychiatrist's Chair'.

• Steven Berkoff 2014-07-26

  Steven Berkoff, director and playwright, shares details of his isolated childhood and his journey into acting training with host Anthony Clare. This interview was recorded in October 1998.

• Hanif Kureishi 2014-07-19

  In this episode of 'In the Psychiatrist's Chair,' novelist and playwright Hanif Kureishi speaks with host Anthony Clare about exploring his true self through his creative work. The interview was recorded in October 1998.

• Nicola Horlick 2014-07-12

  This 1998 episode of "In the Psychiatrist's Chair" features financier Nicola Horlick discussing how she coped with family illness. Host Dr Anthony Clare conducted in-depth interviews with prominent individuals.

• Lord Lawson 2014-07-05

  In this 1988 episode of In the Psychiatrist's Chair, Nigel Lawson discusses his political career and approach to keeping his personal feelings private with Dr. Anthony Clare.

• Wayne Sleep 2014-06-28

  In this September 1998 episode of "In the Psychiatrist's Chair," dancer Wayne Sleep shares his thoughts on success, an awkward childhood, his physique, and his most famous partnership with psychiatrist Dr. Anthony Clare.

• Gitta Sereny 2014-06-21

  The episode features Gitta Sereny, known for her biographies of controversial figures. Sereny believed that all individuals are born 'good'. This interview was recorded in September 1998.

• Brian Masters 2014-06-14

  In this episode of 'In the Psychiatrist's Chair,' author Brian Masters, known for 'Killing for Company,' discusses his ideas about good and evil. The interview was conducted by psychiatrist Dr. Anthony Clare.

• Gillian Slovo 2014-06-07

  Playwright and novelist Gillian Slovo discusses her parents

• Professor Norman Stone 2014-05-31

  Author Professor Norman Stone discusses his criticisms of Oxford University and his support for Margaret Thatcher in an interview with host Anthony Clare. The episode is part of the series "In the Psychiatrist's Chair", known for its in-de…

• Paul Theroux 2014-05-24

  Dr. Anthony Clare interviews controversial novelist and travel writer Paul Theroux about his writing inspirations. This episode is from the BBC Radio 4 series "In the Psychiatrist's Chair," which ran from 1982 to 2001.

• Marjorie Wallace 2014-05-17

  In this 1997 episode of In the Psychiatrist's Chair, award-winning journalist and SANE CEO Marjorie Wallace speaks with host Dr Anthony Clare about her significant influences. The series featured Dr Clare's in-depth interviews with notable…

• Nigel Kennedy 2014-05-10

  This episode features violinist Nigel Kennedy speaking with psychiatrist Dr. Anthony Clare about his schooling, family, and music career. The interview was recorded in July 1997.

• Ann Widdecombe 2014-05-03

  In this July 1997 episode of In the Psychiatrist's Chair, former MP Ann Widdecombe speaks with Dr. Anthony Clare. She discusses her views on religion, her experiences being single, and a past conflict with Michael Howard. Dr. Clare was a r…

• Stephen Fry 2014-04-26

  This episode of In the Psychiatrist's Chair features Dr. Anthony Clare interviewing actor and writer Stephen Fry. Fry discusses topics including love, self-loathing, and his experiences contemplating suicide. The interview was first broadc…