Written by Jeremy Clarke.Read by Jeremy Clarke.

Written by Jeremy Clarke. Read by Jeremy Clarke.

The Beach

His son might be moving away. His mother has a risky operation coming up. And Jeremy's cancer treatment could be about to stop...

His son might be moving away. His mother has a risky operation coming up. And Jeremy's cancer treatment could be about to stop...

Change

Jeremy goes clubbing with Sean, an ‘unbelievable shagger’, and Simon, who doesn't want to lose his virginity to the first woman who comes along

Jeremy goes clubbing with Sean, an ‘unbelievable shagger’, and Simon, who doesn't want to lose his virginity to the first woman who comes along

Virgin

Jeremy takes a trip with the Buddhist monks of Ladakh...

Jeremy takes a trip with the Buddhist monks of Ladakh...

Buddhism

Jeremy asks a Devon countryman the best way to shag a sheep – and gets a serious answer...

Jeremy asks a Devon countryman the best way to shag a sheep – and gets a serious answer...

Farm show

A bush fire threatens Jeremy's French idyll.

A bush fire threatens Jeremy's French idyll.

Bush fire

Jeremy catches up with Barry, his karate sensei and spiritual mentor

Jeremy catches up with Barry, his karate sensei and spiritual mentor

Karate

Six for Sunday lunch. Jeremy, Jeremy's boy, his mother, his mother’s boyfriend Dr Lovepants, his sister, and a poised, well-groomed, long-haired chap, billed as the new man in his sister’s life...

Six for Sunday lunch. Jeremy, Jeremy's boy, his mother, his mother’s boyfriend Dr Lovepants, his sister, and a poised, well-groomed, long-haired chap, billed as the new man in his sister’s life...

New man

Jeremy recalls life in a home for the elderly – and the residents with no idea of who they are...

Jeremy recalls life in a home for the elderly – and the residents with no idea of who they are...

Memory

Jeremy, his mate Dave, and Dave's maid settle down to watch 'Feast of Football', a documentary about football hooliganism, and enjoy reliving old times. But they aren't having as much fun as Dave's dad...Taken from Jeremy's weekly Low Life column in the Spectator magazine (11/05/2002)

Jeremy, his mate Dave, and Dave's maid settle down to watch 'Feast of Football', a documentary about football hooliganism, and enjoy reliving old times. But they aren't having as much fun as Dave's dad... Taken from Jeremy's weekly Low Life column in the Spectator magazine (11/05/2002)

Feast of Football

The Spectator's legendary 'Low Life' columnist, Jeremy Clarke, reads a selection of columns from his two decades at the magazine.

Jeremy and his grandson capture a large spider and take it with them on an outing on the bus. Taken from Jeremy's weekly Low Life column in the Spectator magazine (03/03/2012)

Jeremy and his grandson capture a large spider and take it with them on an outing on the bus. Taken from Jeremy's weekly Low Life column in the Spectator magazine (03/03/2012)

The Spider

As everyone knows, the best thing about writing a book is the launch party that accompanies it. But as Jeremy is about to publish one himself, he finds that the launch party is becoming a thing of the past.Taken from Jeremy's weekly Low Life column for the Spectator magazine (04/07/2015)

As everyone knows, the best thing about writing a book is the launch party that accompanies it. But as Jeremy is about to publish one himself, he finds that the launch party is becoming a thing of the past. Taken from Jeremy's weekly Low Life column for the Spectator magazine (04/07/2015)

The Book Launch

Jeremy reads snippets of his favourite tales of debauchery, drink and drugs – all sent in by Spectator readers.

Jeremy reads snippets of his favourite tales of debauchery, drink and drugs – all sent in by Spectator readers.

Drink and Drugs Debacles

Jeremy's mate Trev has never paid much attention to where he keeps his battered old phone. This time he's lost it in a nightclub and needs Jeremy's help to track it down...Taken from Jeremy's weekly Low Life column in the Spectator magazine (25/07/2015)

Jeremy's mate Trev has never paid much attention to where he keeps his battered old phone. This time he's lost it in a nightclub and needs Jeremy's help to track it down... Taken from Jeremy's weekly Low Life column in the Spectator magazine (25/07/2015)

Trev's Phone

After a long and hearty lunch, Jeremy realises that the right bottle of wine can turn a mini cab ride with total strangers into heaven on earth. Taken from Jeremy's weekly Low Life column in the Spectator magazine(31/12/2012)

After a long and hearty lunch, Jeremy realises that the right bottle of wine can turn a mini cab ride with total strangers into heaven on earth. Taken from Jeremy's weekly Low Life column in the Spectator magazine(31/12/2012)

Valpolicella

Jeremy's bitten the bullet and taken up yoga. But he senses that he doesn't quite fit in... Taken from Jeremy's weekly Low Life column in the Spectator magazine (09/11/2002)

Jeremy's bitten the bullet and taken up yoga. But he senses that he doesn't quite fit in... Taken from Jeremy's weekly Low Life column in the Spectator magazine (09/11/2002)

Yoga: my struggle

Jeremy's gone to the zoo with his grandson. They might have seen the lions, tigers and a mata mata, but the zoo train is the real highlight of the day... Taken from Jeremy's weekly Low Life columns in the Spectator magazine (27/05/2013)

Jeremy's gone to the zoo with his grandson. They might have seen the lions, tigers and a mata mata, but the zoo train is the real highlight of the day... Taken from Jeremy's weekly Low Life columns in the Spectator magazine (27/05/2013)

A Day At the Zoo

Still aboard the Spectator's Mediterranean Cruise, Jeremy and the others drop anchor at Crete. After being introduced to a new wonder drug by one of the magazine's readers, Jeremy takes a trip inland with the indomitable Taki...  Taken from Jeremy's weekly Low Life column in the Spectator magazine (19/09/2015)

Still aboard the Spectator's Mediterranean Cruise, Jeremy and the others drop anchor at Crete. After being introduced to a new wonder drug by one of the magazine's readers, Jeremy takes a trip inland with the indomitable Taki... Taken from Jeremy's weekly Low Life column in the Spectator magazine (19/09/2015)

Crete

Aboard the Spectator Mediterranean Cruise, Jeremy realises that he actually doesn't really care for life at sea...

Aboard the Spectator Mediterranean Cruise, Jeremy realises that he actually doesn't really care for life at sea...

The Sea

Cruise

Jeremy Clarke describes his time aboard the Queen Victoria for the inaugural Spectator Mediterranean Cruise. Setting sail from Venice, Jeremy gets to know some of his readers...Taken from Jeremy's weekly Low Life column for the Spectator magazine (05/09/15)

Jeremy Clarke describes his time aboard the Queen Victoria for the inaugural Spectator Mediterranean Cruise. Setting sail from Venice, Jeremy gets to know some of his readers... Taken from Jeremy's weekly Low Life column for the Spectator magazine (05/09/15)

The Cruise

Low Life

Jeremy's never quite been able to lose his pot paranoia. Experiencing several delusions while down the pub, Jeremy tries his best to drink the problem away before the evening is ruined...

Jeremy's never quite been able to lose his pot paranoia. Experiencing several delusions while down the pub, Jeremy tries his best to drink the problem away before the evening is ruined...

Pot Paranoia

Jeremy paints an affectionate picture of his former pet Jack Russell, whose photo he found while tidying up.

Jeremy paints an affectionate picture of his former pet Jack Russell, whose photo he found while tidying up.

The Bitch

Jeremy has a brief encounter aboard the Mombasa to Nairobi 'Lunatic Express'.

Jeremy has a brief encounter aboard the Mombasa to Nairobi 'Lunatic Express'.

Love Nut

Jeremy's ex-girlfriend Sharon is making coffee and the sight of her back is bringing back some distant memories...

Jeremy's ex-girlfriend Sharon is making coffee and the sight of her back is bringing back some distant memories...

Sharon's Back

Ian Dury

Complete with a rendition of Billericay Dickie, Jeremy remembers the time that he accompanied Ian Dury to Zambia for a polio vaccination campaign.

Complete with a rendition of Billericay Dickie, Jeremy remembers the time that he accompanied Ian Dury to Zambia for a polio vaccination campaign.

Sex and Drugs and Ian Dury

Jeremy does his best to kill and cook a crab humanely, but the reality is more difficult than it sounds...Taken from Jeremy's weekly Low Life column for the Spectator magazine (02/04/2012)

Jeremy does his best to kill and cook a crab humanely, but the reality is more difficult than it sounds... Taken from Jeremy's weekly Low Life column for the Spectator magazine (02/04/2012)

Boiled Alive

Do you know the book We’re Going on a Bear Hunt? No? You haven’t lived

Do you know the book We’re Going on a Bear Hunt? No? You haven’t lived

The Bear Hunt

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