In the Psychiatrist's Chair – Details, episodes & analysis

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In the Psychiatrist's Chair

BBC Radio 4 Extra

Society & Culture

Frequency: 1 episode/18d. Total Eps: 29

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

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Sir Peter Hall

Friday, September 11, 2015 • Duration 34:57

Acclaimed theatre director Sir Peter Hall tells Professor Anthony Clare of the impact of shyness and obsession on his life.

Psychiatrist Dr Anthony Clare's in depth interviews with prominent people from different walks of life. Born in Dublin, author Anthony held a doctorate in medicine, a master's degree in philosophy and was a fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

After becoming a regular on BBC Radio 4's Stop the Week in the 1980s, he became Britain's best-known psychiatrist and earned his own vehicle, In the Psychiatrist's Chair.

Starting in 1982, this series ran until 2001 and also transferred to TV.

Anthony Clare died suddenly in Paris aged 64 in 2007.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1990.

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Martin Bell

Tuesday, September 8, 2015 • Duration 39:27

Martin Bell explores the psychological aspects of a career as a war correspondent with Professor Anthony Clare.

After becoming a regular on BBC Radio 4's Stop the Week in the 1980s, he became Britain's best-known psychiatrist and earned his own vehicle, In the Psychiatrist's Chair.

Starting in 1982, this series ran until 2001 and also transferred to TV.

Anthony Clare died suddenly in Paris aged 64 in 2007.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1996.

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Mel Calman

Saturday, August 29, 2015 • Duration 34:22

Cartoonist, writer and gallery owner Mel Calman talks to Professor Anthony Clare about the influences on his life.

After becoming a regular on BBC Radio 4's Stop the Week in the 1980s, he became Britain's best-known psychiatrist and earned his own vehicle, In the Psychiatrist's Chair.

Starting in 1982, this series ran until 2001 and also transferred to TV.

Anthony Clare died suddenly in Paris aged 64 in 2007.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1991.

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Maya Angelou

Saturday, August 22, 2015 • Duration 39:57

Writer and civil rights campaigner Maya Angelou tells Professor Anthony Clare about the influences on her life.

Psychiatrist Dr Anthony Clare's in-depth interviews with prominent people from different walks of life. Born in Dublin, author Anthony held a doctorate in medicine, a master's degree in philosophy and was a fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

After becoming a regular on BBC Radio 4's Stop the Week in the 1980s, he became Britain's best-known psychiatrist and earned his own vehicle, In the Psychiatrist's Chair.

Starting in 1982, this series ran until 2001 and also transferred to TV.

Anthony Clare died suddenly in Paris aged 64 in 2007.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1994.

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Sir Colin Davis

Saturday, August 15, 2015 • Duration 39:45

Sir Colin Davis explores the psychological aspects of life as a music conductor with Professor Anthony Clare. Psychiatrist Dr Anthony Clare's in depth interviews with prominent people from different walks of life. Born in Dublin, author Anthony held a doctorate in medicine, a master's degree in philosophy and was a fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. After becoming a regular on BBC Radio 4's Stop the Week in the 1980s, he became Britain's best-known psychiatrist and earned his own vehicle, In the Psychiatrist's Chair. Starting in 1982, this series ran until 2001 and also transferred to TV. Anthony Clare died suddenly in Paris aged 64 in 2007. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1994.

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RD Laing

Saturday, August 8, 2015 • Duration 34:53

A key figure in the 60s, influential psychiatrist RD Laing tells Professor Anthony Clare about the major influences on his life. Psychiatrist Dr Anthony Clare's in depth interviews with prominent people from different walks of life. Born in Dublin, author Anthony held a doctorate in medicine, a master's degree in philosophy and was a fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. After becoming a regular on BBC Radio 4's Stop the Week in the 1980s, he became Britain's best-known psychiatrist and earned his own vehicle, In the Psychiatrist's Chair. Starting in 1982, this series ran until 2001 and also transferred to TV. Anthony Clare died suddenly in Paris aged 64 in 2007. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1985.

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Anita Roddick

Saturday, August 1, 2015 • Duration 39:18

Businesswoman and campaigner Anita Roddick tells Professor Anthony Clare about her early life and what motivates her. Psychiatrist Dr Anthony Clare's in depth interviews with prominent people from different walks of life. Born in Dublin, author Anthony held a doctorate in medicine, a master's degree in philosophy and was a fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. After becoming a regular on BBC Radio 4's Stop the Week in the 1980s, he became Britain's best-known psychiatrist and earned his own vehicle, In the Psychiatrist's Chair. Starting in 1982, this series ran until 2001 and also transferred to TV. Anthony Clare died suddenly in Paris aged 64 in 2007. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1996.

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Oleg Gordievsky

Monday, July 27, 2015 • Duration 39:29

Oleg Gordievsky remains under sentence of death. The former British Secret Agent talks frankly to Professor Anthony Clare.

After becoming a regular on BBC Radio 4's Stop the Week in the 1980s, he became Britain's best-known psychiatrist and earned his own vehicle, In the Psychiatrist's Chair.

Starting in 1982, this series ran until 2001 and also transferred to TV.

Anthony Clare died suddenly in Paris aged 64 in 2007.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1995.

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Dame Barbara Cartland

Saturday, July 18, 2015 • Duration 34:47

Romantic fiction writer Dame Barbara Cartland talks to Dr Anthony Clare about her career and strongly held beliefs.

After becoming a regular on BBC Radio 4's Stop the Week in the 1980s, he became Britain's best-known psychiatrist and earned his own vehicle, In the Psychiatrist's Chair.

Starting in 1982, this series ran until 2001 and also transferred to TV.

Anthony Clare died suddenly in Paris aged 64 in 2007.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1991.

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Ken Russell

Saturday, July 11, 2015 • Duration 34:13

Film director Ken Russell tells Dr Anthony Clare about his childhood, his early life and his love for the power of the image.

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

Born in Dublin, author Anthony held a doctorate in medicine, a master's degree in philosophy and was a fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

After becoming a regular on BBC Radio 4's Stop the Week in the 1980s, he became Britain's best-known psychiatrist and earned his own vehicle, In the Psychiatrist's Chair.

Starting in 1982, this series ran until 2001 and also transferred to TV.

Anthony Clare died suddenly in Paris aged 64 in 2007.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1988.

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