Alistair Cooke - Wikipedia
WEBOutside his journalistic output, which included Letter from America and America: A Personal History of the United States, he was well known in the United States as the host of PBS Masterpiece Theatre from 1971 to 1992.
Letter from America - Wikipedia
WEBLetter from America was a weekly fifteen-minute speech radio series broadcast on BBC Radio 4 and its predecessor, the Home Service, and around the world through the BBC World Service. From its first edition to its last, it was presented by Alistair Cooke , who would speak of a topical issue in the US, tying together different strands of ...
BBC Radio 4 - Letter from America by Alistair Cooke
WEBAlistair Cooke’s weekly talks on American life, history and politics from 1946 – 2004.
Alistair Cooke: Letter from America may be long gone, but it still ...
WEBNov 11, 2020 · The veteran British journalist explained America to English-speaking listeners around the world.
Alistair Cooke - Letter From America : Alistair Cooke : Free …
WEBOct 7, 2022 · From its first edition to its last, it was presented by Alistair Cooke, who would speak of a topical issue in the US, tying together different strands of observation and anecdote and often ending on a humorous or poignant note.
Letter from America by Alistair Cooke - Available Episodes - BBC
WEBNov 19, 2008 · Letter from America by Alistair Cooke. Alistair Cooke’s weekly talks on American life, history and politics, as broadcast on BBC Radio 4 from 1946 – 2004. Radio 4, · 1471...
Alistair Cooke and Letter from America - BBC
WEBNov 17, 2022 · Alistair Cooke’s Letter from America ran for five decades on BBC Radio 4, its predecessor the Home Service, and the World Service. It remains the longest-running speech radio programme...
Letter from America, 1946-2004 : Cooke, Alistair, 1908-2004 : …
WEBThe collected letters, based on Alistair's legendary BBC radio broadcasts, and chronicling key moments in US and world history from the Vietnam war to 11 September 2001. Originally published: London : Allen Lane, 2004. Includes index.
BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Obituary: Alistair Cooke
WEBMar 30, 2004 · Esteemed writer and BBC broadcaster Alistair Cooke, famed for his programme Letter From America, has died aged 95. BBC News Online looks back at his long and respected career.
Have Your Say | Letter from America: End of an era? - BBC News
WEBMar 11, 2004 · Alistair Cooke is set to retire after 58 years as presenter of the world's longest running speech radio programme, Letter From America. The veteran broadcaster was born in...