In the Psychiatrist's Chair

BBC Radio 4 Extra

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

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29 episodes
Updated Sep 11, 2015

Episodes29

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Sep 11, 2015 · 34 min
Sir Peter Hall
The acclaimed theatre director tells Dr Anthony Clare of the impact of shyness on his life
Sep 8, 2015 · 39 min
Martin Bell
Martin Bell explores the psychological aspects of his career as a TV war correspondent.
Aug 29, 2015 · 34 min
Mel Calman
Cartoonist, writer and gallery owner Mel Calman talks about the influences on his life.
Aug 22, 2015 · 39 min
Maya Angelou
Writer and campaigner Maya Angelou tells Dr Anthony Clare about her influences.
Aug 15, 2015 · 39 min
Sir Colin Davis
Colin Davis explores the psychological aspects of life as a music conductor.
Aug 8, 2015 · 34 min
RD Laing
A key figure in the 60s, influential psychiatrist RD Laing talks to Dr Anthony Clare.
Aug 1, 2015 · 39 min
Anita Roddick
Businesswoman and campaigner Anita Roddick tells Dr Anthony Clare about her early life.
Jul 27, 2015 · 39 min
Oleg Gordievsky
Former British secret agent Oleg Gordievsky talks to Professor Anthony Clare.
Jul 18, 2015 · 34 min
Dame Barbara Cartland
The romantic fiction writer talks about her career and strongly held beliefs.
Jul 11, 2015 · 34 min
Ken Russell
The film director tells Dr Anthony Clare about his early life and love of the image.
Jul 9, 2015 · 39 min
Ruth Rendell
The queen of crime reveals why she is jaundiced about the idea of the 'happy family'.
Jun 29, 2015 · 39 min
Spike Milligan
The writer and comedian talks about the impact of shell shock on his mental health.
Jun 20, 2015 · 39 min
Billie Whitelaw
The actress tells Anthony Clare about the profound impact Samuel Beckett had on her life.
Aug 9, 2014 · 43 min
Zoe Wanamaker
Actress Zoe Wanamaker opens up to Anthony Clare about her childhood and upbringing.
Aug 2, 2014 · 44 min
Ed McBain
The crime novelist tells Anthony Clare about his childhood and commitment to writing.
Jul 26, 2014 · 44 min
Steven Berkoff
The director and playwright tells Anthony Clare about his lonely childhood.
Jul 19, 2014 · 43 min
Hanif Kureishi
The novelist tells Anthony Clare about trying to make sense of his real self.
Jul 12, 2014 · 44 min
Nicola Horlick
The financier, dubbed 'superwoman', talks about coping with family illness.
Jul 5, 2014 · 44 min
Lord Lawson
Nigel Lawson reflects on a high profile political life and keeping feelings private.
Jun 28, 2014 · 43 min
Wayne Sleep
The dancer shares his thoughts on success, an awkward childhood, his physique and more.