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Letter from America Episodes

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    Social Lion and Remarkable Architect

    Alistair Cooke celebrates the architectural achievements of Stanford White.

  2. Towering Glass and Steel

    Forty years on, Alistair Cooke examines the effect of destroying the Pennsylvania Station.

  3. The Pledge of Allegiance

    Alistair Cooke examines the Pledge of Allegiance and its role in a secular society.

  4. Separated by Language

    Alistair Cooke muses on curious linguistic differences between America and England.

  5. The California Election

    Alistair Cooke contemplates Arnold Schwarzenegger's role as governor.

  6. I am a Jelly Doughnut

    Alistair Cooke pays tribute to Robert Lochner and Alexander Butterfield.

  7. Why it Costs so Much to Rebuild Iraq

    Alistair Cooke asks why it is costing so much to rebuild Iraq.

  8. A Category Five Hurricane

    Whilst waiting for hurricane Isabel, Alistair Cooke tells a few tales.

  9. In Memory of Henry Longhurst

    Alistair Cooke celebrates the life of golf commentator Henry Longhurst.

  10. A Million Iraqis Will Get the Message

    Alistair Cooke contrasts the "crisis" in the tennis world with the troubles in Iraq.

  11. The Drastic Social Change in a Once Genteel Game

    Alistair Cooke muses on Wimbledon's ability to reconcile historic tradition and modernity.

  12. It Seemed like Doomsday at the Time

    After recent power cuts, Alistair Cooke reflects on the importance of electricity.

  13. Some Colourful Legends are Based in Fact

    Alistair Cooke recalls some intriguing myths about Winston Churchill.

  14. Healing the Alliance Against Terrorism

    After a debate on tackling terrorism, Alistair Cooke reassesses his opinion of the UN.

  15. The Original Fast Talker

    Alistair Cooke pays tribute to Bob Hope and Lord Shawcross.

  16. It's Dangerous for Journalists to Retire

    Nonagenarian Alistair Cooke rejects any idea of retiring.

  17. The Power of a Phrase

    Alistair Cooke examines the power of the catchphrase "winds of change".

  18. Americans Choose Tony Blair

    Alistair Cooke reflects on why Americans seem to trust Tony Blair.

  19. Meeting the Stars

    Alistair Cooke remembers meeting Ronald Colman and Katherine Hepburn.

  20. Were We Misled into War?

    Alistair Cooke asks whether the invasion of Iraq was based on a false premise.

  21. The Maddest and Most Criminal of Tyrants

    Alistair Cooke examines tyrants who commit mass murder and compares Stalin with Hitler.

  22. Dramatic Turns of History

    Alistair Cooke analyses the consequence of Saddam Hussain's decision to invade Kuwait.

  23. Who Shall Police the Policemen?

    Alistair Cooke asks how we can police the world in a time of modern terrorist conflict.

  24. Don't Pollute the Enemy's Water

    Alistair Cooke questions how much confidence people should have in the President.

  25. The Creator of the Talent Industry

    Alistair Cooke pays tribute to the life and work of "the Oracle" Mark McCormack.

  26. Tackling the Looters

    Alistair Cooke contemplates how to prevent Iraq from descending into anarchy.

  27. Today's News is Tomorrow's Collectors' Item

    Alistair Cooke explains how Hungarian refugee, Leo Szilard, helped stop World War II.

  28. No More Wine and Roses

    Alistair Cooke reflects on how the desert town of Las Vegas became a big tourist trap.

  29. Taking it to the Brink

    Last minute negotiation talks blot out world catastrophes for Alistair Cooke.

  30. The Lessons of Potsdam

    Alistair Cooke considers how people become desensitised to the horrifying images of war.

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