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Letter from America by Alistair Cooke
Alistair Cooke's Letter from America Rediscovered
Highlights from lost recordings from the 1970 and 80s.
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4.5 stars from 40 ratings
“Great memories
After leaving my then German girlfriend’s parents house, late evening drives back to the RAF base at Gutersloh was never a chore with Alastair as company for the journey.
Sometimes, I’d remain sat in my car outside the accommodation block until he’d finished.
It’s the least his...”Read full review »
borodude via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/30/22
Alistair Cookes Letters from America
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“I used to Listen to Alistairs Programme regularly whilst growing up what pure Genuis' this Great Man was ...Priceless to Hear these Gems on Podcasts!!”Read full review »
Frank Spring via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/22/14
A Great Listen
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“Particularly for those who remember the originals. One minor criticism - the 2 hour programme is slightly repetitious as regards introducing the guest commentators, for example. This doesn't detract from the content much & the whole set is worth the 5 stars overall.”Read full review »
robinm0 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/13/14
Recent Episodes
Published 03/30/14
1970s America rediscovered through lost recordings of Letter from America, on the 10th anniversary of legendary journalist Alistair Cooke's death. Paddy O'Connell and guests including historian Dominic Sandbrook, Alvin Hall, Ann Treneman and Naomi Shragai will reflect on the personalities and...
Published 03/30/14
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This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes from 1973 to 1989. It was restored by the BBC in 2014.
Published 12/08/89
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