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Sprinting in from the Olympic Park, Clive's first guest is our newest national treasure, broadcaster, writer and inventor of the 'Mobot' Clare Balding. Clare's new book 'My Animals and Other Family' is the hilarious and tear-jerking story of her unusual upbringing. From the protective Candy to the pot-bellied Valkyrie and the frisky Hattie, each horse and dog had a special part to play in Clare's life in the Hampshire Downs.

Clive hears Birdsong with novelist and journalist Sebastian Faulks and talks to him about his literary career, writing bestsellers such as 'Charlotte Gray' and about how he was shaken, not stirred whilst writing the James Bond novel 'Devil May Care'. Sebastian's new book ' A Possible Life' journeys across continents and time, exploring the chaos created by love, grief and divided loyalties.

Robin Ince Mocks The Week and splits the bill with political comedian Ava Vidal. Her new show 'Ava Vidal Goes Dutch' raises questions of community and responsibility. With anecdotal tales about sharing, Ava asks if the world would be a better place if we were all self-sufficient and just took care of ourselves.

Man About The House Clive talks to actress Paula Wilcox who plays the role of wealthy spinster Miss Havisham in a new stage adaptation of Charles Dickens's coming of age novel 'Great Expectations'. 'Great Expectations' is at New Victoria Theatre, Woking until Saturday 22nd September and touring the UK until Saturday 10th November.

With slick music from Nona Hendryx, who performs 'Oil On The Water' from her album 'Mutatis Mutandis'.

And the blooming lovely Lucy Rose is cycling in to perform 'Bikes' from her debut album 'Like I Used To'.

Producer: Sukey Firth.