Letter From America By Alistair Cooke: Alistair Cooke's Letter From America Rediscovered

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Highlights from lost recordings from the 1970 and 80s.

Episodios

  • The 1970s

    30/03/2014 Duración: 01h57min

    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 stories of 70s America - from Nixon's resignation, Muhammad Ali to Vietnam and women's lib. The Letter from America programmes featured were taped by two listeners and stored in a cellar, an attic and a fertiliser spreader for nearly 40 years. They were recorded by a dairy farmer from the Cotswolds, and a man from Cornwall, who between them have provided the BBC with over 650 lost Letter from America programmes from the 1970s and 1980s. Music chosen:Alvin Hall - Stevie Wonder, Sir Duke Ann Treneman - Bob Dylan, Forever Young David Henderson - Don Mclean, Colour TV Blues Naomi Shragai - Bruce Springsteen, Born to Run. Presenter: Paddy O'Connell Producer: Zillah Watson.

  • Soviets need soap, December 1989

    08/12/1989 Duración: 14min

    Give the Communist masses what they really want - a delivery of consumerism.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.

  • Yellowstone National Park, 1988

    09/09/1988 Duración: 14min

    Too strange to be believed, the natural phenomena that prompted the founding of the US national parks.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.

  • Nancy Reagan's astrologer, 1988

    27/05/1988 Duración: 13min

    Former White House aide Donald Regan makes public the First Lady's intrusion on policy and appointments.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.

  • The Augusta National, 1988

    15/04/1988 Duración: 14min

    Enjoying a different pace of life at the Augusta National, a Georgia Shangri-La.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.

  • Papal visit, September 1987

    11/09/1987 Duración: 14min

    Papal visit crosses the entire continent to face all manner of religious problems from some 52 million US Catholics. The sound quality on this recording is variable/poor.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.

  • The national anthem, 1986

    18/07/1987 Duración: 14min

    America's national anthem was chosen just over 50 years ago - is it time to salute to a new tune?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.

  • Fred Astaire, 1987

    26/06/1987 Duración: 14min

    Small in stature, a giant on the screen - an appreciation of the life and work of Fred Astaire.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.

  • Voters believe Reagan lied, December 1986

    12/12/1986 Duración: 14min

    Reagan describes press as 'sharks' while polls show Americans changing attitudes towards White House.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.

  • Sounding American, 1986

    27/06/1986 Duración: 14min

    An expert opinion on why Americans can't sound English - and the English can't sound American.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.

  • Yakima Canutt, 1986

    30/05/1986 Duración: 14min

    In praise of the little-known name behind the thrilling stunts of many big-name movie stars.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.

  • Loans warning on economy, January 1986

    24/01/1986 Duración: 14min

    International debt is threatening the stability of the world economy, warns MIT expert.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.

  • The computer age, 1985

    29/11/1985 Duración: 14min

    Computers are changing the way we live - but can they work out how we can live together?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.

  • Limousine envy, 1985

    25/10/1985 Duración: 13min

    Spectacle of world leaders competing for limo one-upmanship sums up the problem of the United Nations.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.

  • Summer's end, September 1985

    13/09/1985 Duración: 14min

    End of summer sees the holiday cottages empty and normal life resume in the coastal towns.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.

  • Simpler taxes suggested by president, 1985

    31/05/1985 Duración: 14min

    President Reagan's plan to make the tax structure simpler hits the right note across the US.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.

  • James Mason remembered, 1984

    10/08/1984 Duración: 14min

    Remembering James Mason, the character actor who wouldn't play the Hollywood game.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.

  • Beware stereotypes, 1984

    01/06/1984 Duración: 14min

    Latest national statistics prove that basing our assumptions on stereotypes will inevitably prove us wrong.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.

  • Smiley Ratliff's escape bid, 1984

    09/03/1984 Duración: 14min

    British government foils attempt by US millionaire Smiley Ratliff to buy his own Pacific island.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.

  • Chernenko is Soviet leader, 1984

    17/02/1984 Duración: 14min

    New Soviet leader Chernenko described as in poor health even as he assumes office.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.

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