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In the Psychiatrist's Chair

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Psychiatrist Dr Anthony Clare conducts in depth interviews with prominent people.

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

In the Psychiatrist's Chair: Gillian Slovo

Gillian Slovo

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The South African-born writer shares thoughts about her parents' dedication to their cause

The South African-born playwright and novelist shares thoughts about her parents' dedication to their cause. From August 1997.

South African-born playwright and novelist Gillian Slovo shares thoughts about her parents' dedication to their cause. 

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. Series highlights include conversations with Bob Monkhouse, Cecil Parkinson and Gerry Adams. 

Anthony Clare died suddenly in Paris aged 64 in 2007.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1997.

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