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In the Psychiatrist's Chair

The renowned BBC Radio 4 interview series

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In the Psychiatrist's Chair

By: Anthony Clare
Narrated by: Anthony Clare, Barbara Cartland, Edwina Currie, Guests, Ken Russell, Lord Hailsham, Maya Angelou, Peter Hall, Spike Milligan, Vladimir Ashkenazy
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About this listen

Twelve editions of the groundbreaking BBC Radio 4 interview series presented by Dr Anthony Clare.

A master of incisive interrogation, Dr Anthony Clare became renowned for In the Psychiatrist's Chair. From 1982 until 2001 he conducted in-depth interviews with prominent people from different walks of life, inviting them to answer penetrating questions about their lives and careers.

These twelve shows include his encounters with writer and performer Spike Milligan, playwright Peter Nichols, author Maya Angelou, political activist Bruce Kent,gynaecologist Wendy Savage, pianist and conductor Vladimir Ashkenazy, film director Ken Russell, politician Edwina Currie, former Lord Chanceller Lord Hailsham, theatre director Peter Hall, author Barbara Cartland and journalist Jean Rook.

Often moving and always insightful, Clare's questions go to the very heart of his subjects as he encourages them to talk frankly about their deepest fears and innermost feelings – making for fascinating and compelling listening.

Duration: 9 hours approx.

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You don't get quality like Anthony Clare any more - God rest his soul. This is top drawer listening for anyone interested in what makes us all tick. Clare is gently probing and unearths great insight and candour from his guests. A master of his craft, and a delight to listen to.

Superb listening

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In these episodes Anthony Clare shows himself to be a perceptive and intelligent interviewer, and a good listener. He coaxes his subjects into revealing their inner selves with sensitivity, humour and understanding.

A great interviewer

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I was drawn to this to hear Maya Angelou. Fascinating insight into different lives, different times.

Listened to this whist gardening.

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I enjoyed this vintage bbc production though occasionally it felt a little dated - though this made it quite interesting! Enjoyed Spike Milligan and Maya Angelou was wonderful

Interesting peek into some lives during the early 90s

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very interesting great insight into extraordinary individuals . Relaxing interview voice. very enjoyable audio book.

great

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