Australian-born TV presenter Clive James has a new chat show on arts channel Artsworld, which will be recorded from the library in his London apartment.

Clive James: Talking in the Library begins on November 10 and see James talk to writers, poets, directors and actors that he knows well including Richard E Grant, Ruby Wax, Cate Blanchett, Terry Gilliam, and Simon Callow.

James said: “This was one of my dream scenarios for my retirement and here it is, coming true.”

The broadcast of the new series coincides with the release of James’ new book, North Face of Soho released this month.