Somewhere Becoming Rain Clive James

Mary Beard in conversation with author, critic and broadcaster Clive James. After migrating to Britain from Australia in the 1960s, James established himself as a caustic and charismatic commentator on popular culture and a pioneer of television criticism. In his heyday, he was one of the most famous faces on British TV and secured access to some of the biggest stars of the day, including Mel Brooks, Jane Fonda and Frank Sinatra. He has gone on to prove himself a captivating memoirist, reflecting on a rich and eventful life, and also a major-league poet and translator.

Greg James Ortbach, also known as Early James, is an American singer-songwriter and musician.

Some are looking for the stars in the sky, James Blunt found them along his path so far: over 23 million albums sold, a world hit ("You're Beautiful"), several prestigious awards such as the BRIT, Ivor Novello, MTV VMA and ECHO (all twice), five nominations at the Grammys – the career of James Blunt is unparalleled. Now the Briton looks back on his 17-year journey so far and will release the greatest hits album "The Stars Beneath My Feet (2004-2021)" on November 19. A huge arena tour through the UK will follow in February. Further dates around the world are in preparation.

Ralph Vaughan Williams loved Shakespeare, and it inspired his music throughout his long composing career. This album is a collection of some of that music, much of it now heard for the first time.

This is a classic recording. I still sing the melodies and improvisations through my day. He is lyrical and brilliant with his improvisation here.

Benjamin Britten’s five Canticles, written for his lover and muse Peter Pears, stand as some of his most intimate and spiritually charged music.