Clive James, legendary Australian author, satirist, broadcaster and poet pictured in Sydney.

Clive James in October 1994.

In this June 27 1999 file photo, actor Catherine Zeta-Jones poses for a photo with broadcaster Clive James for "Monday Night James" in London. James, an Australian journalist, joker and intellectual who had a long career as a writer and broadcaster, has died. He was 80. James’ representatives, United Agents, said he died Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019 at his home in Cambridge, and a private funeral was held Wednesday. (Stefan Rousseau/PA via AP, File)

Author, commentator Clive James in Adelaide for the Australian Formula One Grand Pix. A driver in the Celebrity Race, pictured at practice at Adelaide International Raceway, Virginia, 02 Nov. 1993.

Author Clive James at his home in London. Picture: Britta Campion

TV personality Clive James in Sydney ahead of address at Australian Radio Awards ceremony.

DECEMBER 5, 1980: Author Clive James in Sydney backstreets 05/12/80. Picture: Ray Strange

TV personality / author Clive James at Circular Quay during his Australian tour. Picture: Bob Barker

Author, commentator Clive James in Adelaide for the Australian Formula One Grand Pix. Pictured at the track, 01 Nov. 1993.

Clive James in Adelaide for his stage show, A one-night stand with Clive James. Pictured in a press conference on arrival, 30 May 1994.

Author, commentator and celebrity driver Clive James in Adelaide for the Australian Formula One Grand Pix and to make a TV special. Pictured at the track with a Lamborghini Diablo racing car, 09 Nov. 1995.

Author, commentator Clive James in Adelaide for the Australian Formula One Grand Pix. Pictured on the pool deck of the Adelaide Hilton hotel, overlooking Victoria Square, 08 Nov. 1995.

Author, commentator Clive James in Adelaide for the Australian Formula One Grand Pix. A driver in the Celebrity Race, 07 Nov. 1993.

Author, commentator Clive James in Adelaide for the Australian Formula One Grand Pix. Pictured at Cleland Wildlife Park with Katie, the koala, 23 Oct. 1986.

Clive James meets Katharine Hepburn

Author Kathy Lette poses with Clive James for fans, at a book signing following his appearance at the Australia and New Zealand Festival of Literature at King's College, London on May 31st 2014. Clive James, who is currently suffering from leukaemia reflected on his life and gave poetry and prose readings during his sold out one-man show 'High Noon with Clive James'. Photograph: Mary Turner.

Author Clive James at his home in London. Picture: Campion Britta

Clive James, legendary Australian author, satirist, broadcaster and poet pictured in Sydney.

Dame Elisabeth Murdoch and Clive James.

Clive James in Sydney ahead of his tour around Australia

Author Clive James at his home in London. Picture: Britta Campion

Novelist, poet and essayist Clive James in the Sydney Opera House where he will be presenting a tribute to the music of crime cinema with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.

England-based Australian writer, poet and commentator Clive James, back in Australia to deliver the keynote address at the Melbourne Writer's Festival, relaxes on the banks of the Yarra River in Melbourne.

Clive James, legendary Australian author, satirist, broadcaster and poet pictured in Sydney.

TV personality Clive James, presenter of self titled show, with actor / singer Kylie Minogue.

Clive James, legendary Australian author, satirist, broadcaster and poet pictured in Sydney.

Clive James, legendary Australian author, satirist, broadcaster and poet pictured in Sydney.

Author and television personality Clive James in London. Picture: Tim Anderson

TV personality Clive James in Sydney ahead of address at Australian Radio Awards ceremony on the Gold Coast.

Clive James, writer and commentator.

Author, satirist and broadcaster Clive James appears at the Australia and New Zealand Festival of Literature at King's College, London on May 31st 2014. Clive James, who is currently suffering from leukaemia reflected on his life and gave poetry and prose readings during his sold out one-man show 'High Noon with Clive James'. Picture: Mary Turner.

Clive James, legendary Australian author, satirist, broadcaster and poet pictured in Sydney.

Clive James, legendary Australian author, satirist, broadcaster and poet pictured on Manly Beach in Sydney.

Clive James, legendary Australian author, satirist, broadcaster and poet pictured in Sydney.

Still from DVD 'The Clive James Collection'. Picture: ITV Studios Limited.

Novelist, poet and essayist Clive James in the Sydney Opera House where he will be presenting a tribute to the music of crime cinema with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.

TV presenter, author Clive James in London 21 Aug. 2001.

Author, satirist and broadcaster Clive James appears at the Australia and New Zealand Festival of Literature at King's College, London on May 31st 2014. Clive James, who is currently suffering from leukaemia reflected on his life and gave poetry and prose readings during his sold out one-man show 'High Noon with Clive James'. Picture: Mary Turner.

Author, satirist and broadcaster Clive James appears at the Australia and New Zealand Festival of Literature at King's College, London on May 31st 2014. Clive James, who is currently suffering from leukaemia reflected on his life and gave poetry and prose readings during his sold out one-man show 'High Noon with Clive James'. Picture: Mary Turner.

Author Clive James at his home in London. Picture: Britta Campion

Author and television personality Clive James in London 08/00. Picture: Tim Anderson

TV host Clive James after receiving an honorary doctorate at Sydney University, 29/10/1999.

OCTOBER 29, 1999: TV host Clive James receiving an honorary doctorate at Sydney University, 29/10/99. Picture: Alan Pryke