My Seven Wonders with Clive Anderson

Joining Clive today is comedian, musician, filmmaker and writer, Rich Hall! Rest assured that this is one of the broadest ranges of wonders yet, with everything from the splendour of Yellowstone River and some magnificent buildings - right down to the inner workings of a tractor. A suitable mix for a polymath of Rich's calibre! **If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please take the time to ra...

Why have seven wonders when you can have eleven? That was the attitude from today’s guest, the esteemed comedian and panel show regular, Reginald D. Hunter! His initial long list contains some of the most interesting and unexpected wonders we have seen on the show – there was even a surprise practical joke thrown in… However, with Clive’s help, Reginald whittles down his nominations to a final mag...

Who needs a map when you have music? Today, we’re joined by the composer and musician Howard Goodall, who reveals how the Indigenous Australians managed to draw maps of the landscape through song.  Other wonders include the musical Hamilton and the iconic Stevie Wonder. But this isn't a show just about music – figs get a more than honourable mention on Howard’s list! **If you enjoyed listenin...

Did you know that lions used to live in London and all across the UK? On today’s episode, writer and environmental activist George Monbiot takes us on a fascinating journey through some of the most amazing and complex characteristics of the natural world. Join Clive as he revels in a fabulous list of wonders that are as educational as they are wondrous. **If you enjoyed listening to this podcast,...

At the age of just 14, Jack Carroll shot to stardom when his infectiously confident stand-up comedy took him all the way to the final of Britain's Got Talent.  Almost a decade on, he joins Clive to revel in the joys of comedy writing and his other passions. Listen on for some nostalgic wonders that stretch far beyond what you’d expect. **If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please take t...

Have you ever considered a pick-up truck as something wondrous? Today award-winning journalist, author and broadcaster David Aaronovitch explains why it is just that after a pick-up truck twice saved him in his most desperate hour of need. Join Clive in learning about David’s fascinating and varied life, from growing up a communist to working in Iraq during the war. **If you enjoyed listening to t...

Today on My Seven Wonders we have one of the most iconic TV personalities of the last 40 years – it's Anneka Rice! Anneka rose to fame in the 80s as the “skyrunner” on the hit Channel 4 show, Treasure Hunt. However, we discover that success didn’t occur overnight and there was plenty of hard work (and bluffing) along the way. Join Clive in learning all about Anneka’s fascinating life, action-packe...

Today's guest brings a set of wonders that have been heavily inspired by a highly successful career of more than 30 years. It’s journalist, political correspondent and television broadcaster, John Sergeant. Taking a reflective look at his life and career, John's wonders range from a patriotic celebration of British life to real wonders of the world. It's a fascinating list that's not to be missed!...

Today's guest brings a selection of wonders that reflect his varied performing career. He's a man that's as comfortable performing Shakespeare as he is on spicy panel shows or in a pantomime: it's comedian Rufus Hound! Rufus takes Clive on a meandering stroll through a list of wonders that are extremely important and utterly irrelevant in equal measure. From natural beauty found anywhere to the ar...

From appearing on Strictly Come Dancing to hosting a national radio show - all amongst his regular commitments as a local vicar - Rev. Richard Coles' life is a truly varied one. Much like his own collection of seven wonders! He joins Clive to discuss everything from engineering feats like the Brompton bicycle, to pastimes enjoyed every Sunday by his congregation and TV icons. Join Clive for a deli...

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 th...

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 co...

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...

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 o...

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 bea...

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...

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 chos...

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...

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...

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...

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, bu...

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 predat...

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, t...

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 l...

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 a...