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The 麻豆社's North America editor Justin Webb introduces eight of Alistair Cooke's seasonal Letters from America, broadcast in December and January over the five decades of his career.
The 麻豆社's North America editor Justin Webb introduces eight of Alistair Cooke's seasonal Letters from America, broadcast in December and January over the five decades of his career and covering topics ranging from Christmas in Vermont to presidential inaugurations.
The first letter is from Christmas 2001 which for Alistair and most Americans, still recovering from the shock of the September 11th attacks, was a sombre occasion.
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Christmas Eve 2008
18:15
麻豆社 Radio 4
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- Christmas Eve 2008 18:15麻豆社 Radio 4