Clive James in Japan (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Series · ★ 7
Released in 1987, Clive James in Japan is a notable series.
What it’s about. Clive James finally travels to Japan and finds out for himself what it's like to participate in the kind of crazy game show he has observed for so long when he is a contestant on Takeshi's Castle. Clive also discovers what the Japanese 'salaryman' does to let off steam at the end of his record-breaking productive day. Culture shock hits Clive hard, sitting cross-legged for hours on end, being fed raw fish by Geisha girls and attempting to navigate the Tokyo subway system. All this on top of jet lag! Clive's culture shock worsens as he continues his journey through Japan and is almost flattened by a 35-stone Sumo wrestler and then travels to the health spa of Beppu to be voluntarily buried up to his neck in volcanic sand and simmered like a potato in a boiling sulphur bath, inexplicably full of grapefruits. See what Japan was like back in 1987, with Clive's unique, clever and humourous observations.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Clive James in Japan has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Clive James in Japan page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Clive James in Japan (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Clive James in Japan change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Clive James in Japan worth watching?
- Clive James in Japan holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was Clive James in Japan released?
- Clive James in Japan was released in 1987.