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Letter From America
Page last updated at 17:33 GMT, Monday, 28 September 2009 18:33 UK
Alistair Cooke
Letter from America
Look back at Alistair Cooke's weekly BBC Radio 4 broadcasts from 1999 - 2004 in our archive section.

A tribute to Alistair
Alistair Cooke's biographer Nick Clarke pays tribute to the man behind Letter from America.
Microphone with BBC logo Highlights of Letter from America
Memorable moments from Alistair Cooke's 58 years reporting life as an Englishman in America.
Radio 4 Tribute

The world's longest running speech radio programme began in 1946, continuing till Alistair Cooke's retirement in February 2004.

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Alistair CookeAlistair moments
Letter from America producer shares his favourite memories

Alistair Cooke The first letter
In 1946, Britain's GI brides are leaving for a new life in America
President George W Bush The last letter
The Democrats are beginning to believe they can beat Bush
Alistair Cooke Obituary
The career of writer and broadcaster Alistair Cooke

Death of a stuntman
Alistair pays tribute to the man who made the movie cowboys look good.

The noxious weed
In 1971 the US government banned cigarette advertising on television and radio.

A session with The Duke
Alistair recalls meeting the legendary composer and bandleader Duke Ellington.


Groucho Marx Classic letter
Alistair's memories of Groucho Marx and Bing Crosby
American flag Seasonal letter
Patriotism, Thanksgiving and apple sauce
FAQs FAQs
Troubleshooting and general advice

ALISTAIR COOKE'S LETTERS FROM 1999 - 2004

2004/2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

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