Read transcripts of selected programmes
Click on these programmes to read audio transcripts for a selection of Alistair Cooke's original recordings.
Television in America, 1951
The early days of television in America, as reported by Alistair Cooke.
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Kennedy's rocking chair
The secret ailments of President John F Kennedy.
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The OJ Simpson verdict, 1995
How Americans feel about the OJ Simpson trial following the delivery of the verdict.
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The Florida re-count, 2000
The various legal issues underlying the failure to elect a new President.
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Park Avenue's colourful Christmas
Festive fairy lights remind Alistair Cooke of a time when Christmas was less than holy.
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The US Senate trial of Bill Clinton, 1999
Alistair Cooke reports on the US Senate trial of President Bill Clinton.
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Constitutional rights
Constitutional rights and violation of the American flag.
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US national Holidays
How Alistair Cooke convinced the state of Idaho to celebrate George Washington's birthday.
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Watergate - 25 years on
The Watergate scandal and the eventual resignation of President Richard Nixon.
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Halloween, 1996
A chronicle of the origins of Halloween and the economy of pumpkins.
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A history of party conventions
A recollection of dramatic party conventions from 1924, 1940 and 1960.
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Thirtieth anniversary of Kennedy assassination, 1993
The 30th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
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Happy birthday, Charlie Chaplin
A profile of Sir Charles Spencer "Charlie" Chaplin on the 100th anniversary of his birth.
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Columbus: hero or villain?
Should Christopher Columbus be regarded as a hero or a villain by Americans?
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Labor Day 1995
A brief history of Labor Day, and what is holds for 1995.
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OJ Simpson and the legal process, 1994
The OJ Simpson trial, and the Long Island commuter train shootings.
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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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Casablanca 50th anniversary, 1992
The 50th anniversary of the release of Casablanca.
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From Mexico
Illegal immigration and Averell Harriman.
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Riots in Los Angeles, 1992
The Rodney King police trial and the start of the 1992 LA riots.
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What Richard Nixon did next
A profile of Richard Nixon's dimplomatic work after leaving office.
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