Today, Clive is joined by comedian, writer and political commentator, Geoff Norcott! From a love of spring to a fascination with the spicier editions of Prime Minister’s Questions, Geoff’s wonders are an eclectic mix of both the serious and the flippant, components of life. As one of few prominent right-wing comedians, he’s also got plenty to delve into around the state of UK politics - even if the conversation drifts to more pressing matters, like the evil portrayal of English actors in the Sta...
Feb 16, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 23
Clive is joined by an old sparring partner from Whose Line Is It Anyway? on today's episode: it's veteran comic, writer and podcaster, Greg Proops! Greg brings a diverse range of wonders that cover everything from sublime locations across Europe to classic cinema and a comic's greatest weapon. They also reminisce about years sniping at each other on stage & screen and how they've come to deal with life's endless array of ups and downs. *** If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please tak...
Feb 02, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 22
In the studio with Clive today is television personality and regular on the international comedy circuit, Stephen K. Amos! From Australia to Nigeria, Stephen is a comedic force of nature. But at home in London, his parents know how to turn the jokes on him. Join Clive Anderson in discovering Stephen’s hilariously chaotic family, his love of the Porsche 911 turbo, and why he’s chosen the sea as one of his wonders of the world - despite being afraid of it! *** If you enjoyed listening to this podc...
Jan 19, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 21
On today's episode, Clive is joined by author, journalist and former table tennis prodigy, Matthew Syed! Matthew brings an eclectic and sometimes enigmatic list of wonders that takes us from the suburban streets of Reading to the very heart of human consciousness - via some of the UK's most beloved TV shows! *** If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier f...
Dec 15, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 20
Clive is joined by one of the UK’s most esteemed TV presenters for today’s episode, whose storied career has spanned five decades and some of the country’s most beloved institutions - it’s Dame Esther Rantzen! Esther joins Clive from her New Forest idyll to walk us through a varied list of wonders that span TV icons, her immense charitable contributions and some of the world’s greatest natural beauty. They also look back on her trailblazing efforts that helped pave the way for other female prese...
Dec 01, 2021•59 min•Ep. 19
Joining Clive today is Irish comedian and TV panel show veteran, Ed Byrne! When not entertaining thousands of people on stage or on screen, Ed's joys often lie in the wonders of nature. His selection of wonders has a distinctly outdoor flavour, encompassing nature's beauty and various tools he uses to traverse it. Other choices pay homage to the very technology that has essentially given both him and Clive their careers, as well as medical advancements and a modern musical icon. *** If you enjoy...
Nov 03, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 18
Welcome back to My Seven Wonders with Clive Anderson! Each week, Clive welcomes a famous guest and dives into the depths of their character with one simple question: if you could choose your own seven wonders of the world, what would they be? Sir Trevor McDonald likely needs no introduction. The Trinidadian-British journalist and newsreader has a voice we’re all familiar with, but what has he chosen as his wonders? From the sunsets of his native country to Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, join Clive ...
Aug 16, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 17
Welcome back to My Seven Wonders with Clive Anderson! Each week, Clive welcomes a famous guest and dives into the depths of their character with one simple question: if you could choose your own seven wonders of the world, what would they be? Michael Grade, or Baron Grade of Yarmouth, started out working for the sports section of The Daily Mirror but soon joined the family showbiz business at the age of 23. Since then, Lord Grade has gone on to represent a wide variety of talent such as Morecamb...
Jul 28, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 16
Welcome back to My Seven Wonders with Clive Anderson! Each week, Clive welcomes a famous guest and dives into the depths of their character with one simple question: if you could choose your own seven wonders of the world, what would they be? Best known for being one half of the comedy duo Punt and Dennis, as well as his work on the comedy panel show Mock The Week and sitcom Outnumbered, comedian and actor Hugh Dennis is in the hot seat this week. Growing up as the son of a vicar, a comedy caree...
Jul 20, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 15
Welcome back to My Seven Wonders with Clive Anderson! Each week, Clive welcomes a famous guest and dives into the depths of their character with one simple question: if you could choose your own seven wonders of the world, what would they be? Michael Fenton Stevens is talking to Clive this week to share the things that he finds wondrous. The actor and comedian covers how he ended up as a member of The Hee Bee Gee Bees, his favourite karaoke bar in Benidorm and why his favourite piece of music is...
Jul 14, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 14
Welcome back to My Seven Wonders with Clive Anderson! Each week, Clive welcomes a famous guest and dives into the depths of their character with one simple question: if you could choose your own seven wonders of the world, what would they be? Joining Clive this week is former Arsenal and FA Vice-Chairman, David Dein MBE. Not only does David have many unique and surprising wonders up his sleeve, but he also weighs in on the European Super League, explains the surprising impact football is having ...
Jul 07, 2021•50 min•Ep. 13
Welcome back to My Seven Wonders with Clive Anderson! Each week, Clive welcomes a famous guest and dives into the depths of their character with one simple question: if you could choose your own seven wonders of the world, what would they be? Actor, writer, broadcaster, comedian and director Stephen Fry joins Clive to share his wonders of the world in this episode. He speaks of an item that predates even the ancient wonders, tells why his childhood nickname was “un-co” and marvels at the brillia...
Jun 30, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 12
Welcome back to My Seven Wonders with Clive Anderson! Each week, Clive welcomes a famous guest and dives into the depths of their character with one simple question: if you could choose your own seven wonders of the world, what would they be? On this episode, comedian and broadcaster Paul Sinha is sharing his wonders from around the world. From the Caravaggio painting in Rome that enthralls him, to York and it’s opera house where Sinha spent the “most intriguing month of his life”. The Chaser al...
Jun 16, 2021•56 min•Ep. 11
Welcome back to My Seven Wonders with Clive Anderson! Each week, Clive welcomes a famous guest and dives into the depths of their character with one simple question: if you could choose your own seven wonders of the world, what would they be? On this episode, legendary Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason is sharing his wonders - making him the first of Clive’s guests to have featured in someone else’s list! Known for being a more straight-laced rock star compared to his bandmates, Mason shares one of ...
May 26, 2021•49 min•Ep. 10
Welcome back to My Seven Wonders with Clive Anderson! Each episode, Clive welcomes a famous guest and dives into the depths of their character with one simple question: if you could choose your own seven wonders of the world, what would they be? Ben Bailey Smith joins Clive this week to tell him about one of his favourite places in the world and why it fills him with wonder. The rapper, comedian and actor, also known as Doc Brown, shares with Clive the multiple and fascinating lives of both of h...
Apr 14, 2021•56 min•Ep. 9
Welcome back to My Seven Wonders with Clive Anderson! Each week, Clive welcomes a famous guest and dives into the depths of their character with one simple question: if you could choose your own seven wonders of the world, what would they be? This week Clive is joined by actor and comedian Omid Djalili. Omid has had a dazzling career which has involved appearing in Hollywood films such as The Mummy and Pirates of the Caribbean as well as maintaining his work as an award winning comic. In this ep...
Apr 07, 2021•53 min•Ep. 8
Welcome back to My Seven Wonders with Clive Anderson! Each episode, Clive welcomes a famous guest and dives into the depths of their character with one simple question: if you could choose your own seven wonders of the world, what would they be? Anthropologist and broadcaster Mary-Ann Ochota is Clive’s guest this week. Mary-Ann lives an adventurous life, and her range of wonders show it. In this episode, Clive finds out about toilet twinning in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the chocol...
Mar 31, 2021•50 min•Ep. 7
Welcome back to My Seven Wonders with Clive Anderson! Each episode, Clive welcomes a famous guest and dives into the depths of their character with one simple question: if you could choose your own seven wonders of the world, what would they be? Taking us through her inspirational items this week is British comedian, actress and television presenter, Olivia Lee! Olivia first gained popularity on TV comedy show Balls of Steel, before landing a role on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and starring i...
Mar 24, 2021•52 min•Ep. 6
Welcome back to My Seven Wonders with Clive Anderson! Each episode, Clive welcomes a famous guest and dives into the depths of their character with one simple question: if you could choose your own seven wonders of the world, what would they be? This week, it’s the turn of comedian, writer, broadcaster and actor Ian Stone to guide Clive through his wonders of the world. Ian’s range of items find us journeying through his childhood, exploring the depths of India, traipsing through the muddy field...
Mar 17, 2021•50 min•Ep. 5
Welcome back to My Seven Wonders with Clive Anderson! Each episode, Clive welcomes a famous guest and dives into the depths of their character with one simple question: if you could choose your own seven wonders of the world, what would they be? Clive’s guest this week is legendary comedian, writer, actor and TV presenter Griff Rhys Jones. Griff has had a mammoth career, involving TV shows, documentaries and even Olivier Awards. In this episode, Griff takes Clive everywhere from the rocky outski...
Mar 10, 2021•50 min•Ep. 4
Welcome back to My Seven Wonders with Clive Anderson! Each episode, Clive welcomes a famous guest and dives into the depths of their character with one simple question: if you could choose your own seven wonders of the world, what would they be? This week, comedian and author Shappi Khorsandi sits down with Clive to share seven of her own personal wonders. Daughter of Iranian political satirist and poet Hadi Khorsandi, Shappi describes how she left Iran at an early age with her family to come to...
Mar 03, 2021•53 min•Ep. 3
Welcome back to My Seven Wonders with Clive Anderson! Each episode, Clive welcomes a famous guest and dives into the depths of their character with one simple question: if you could choose your own seven wonders of the world, what would they be? Today Clive catches up with comedian, novelist and presenter David Baddiel, and it seems that one of the things that makes David tick is an entirely physiological reaction. Each to their own! He also talks us through his favourite creatures and his unlik...
Feb 24, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 2
Welcome to My Seven Wonders with Clive Anderson! Each episode, Clive welcomes a famous guest and dives into the depths of their character with one simple question: if you could choose your own seven wonders of the world, what would they be? In this episode, Clive is joined by comedian and presenter Dara Ó Briain. Dara shares with us what he’s been missing the most this past year, some unexpected footage he picked up while filming the night sky and a brilliant suggestion for how his favourite spo...
Feb 17, 2021•55 min•Ep. 1
The Seven Wonders of the World catalogue the world's most spectacular natural wonders and manmade structures. But, if you could choose your own personal Seven Wonders of the World, what would they be? Join Clive Anderson as he sits down with a range of guests to explore exactly that. Nothing is off limits, from culinary delights to train journeys and world-famous performers, as each guest guides us through the why, the how and the when of their seven passions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...
Feb 08, 2021•1 min
