A tribute to Alistair
Alistair Cooke's biographer Nick Clarke pays tribute to the man behind Letter from America.

Highlights of Letter from America
Memorable moments from Alistair Cooke's 58 years reporting life as an Englishman in America.

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.