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Park Avenue's colourful Christmas
Whilst looking on the tasteful fairy lights of Park Avenue's festival decorations, Alistair Cooke reflects on how, not so long ago, Christmas had a reputation of debauchery.
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Christmas Eve 199921:00
BBC Radio 4
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The constitution and religious festivals in America
Does the constitution make it difficult to celebrate a religious festival in America?
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- Christmas Eve 199921:00BBC Radio 4
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The Clinton Years (1997-2000)—Letter from America
Bill Clinton’s second term including the Monica Lewinsky scandal and the war in Kosovo.
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Letter from America by Alistair Cooke.
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Read audio transcripts for a selection of Alistair Cooke's original recordings.
