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The late British-born American journalist, Alistair Cooke, traces the history of America - from the eve of discovery to the modern day. Through his BBC Radio series, 'Letters From America', Alistair Cooke reported on every aspect of life in the United States for over 50 years. In 1973 he wrote and presented 'Alistair Cooke's .. Read more

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Alistair Cooke's America

The late British-born American journalist, Alistair Cooke, traces the history of America - from the eve of discovery to the modern day.

Through his BBC Radio series, 'Letters From America', Alistair Cooke reported on every aspect of life in the United States for over 50 years. In 1973 he wrote and presented 'Alistair Cooke's America', his critically acclaimed TV series, which became a hit on both sides of the atlantic, generated a best-selling book and earned Cooke an invitation to address congress during the bicentennial celebrations in 1976. Cooke died in March 2004, just a month after his last-ever letter from America

Starring Alistair Cooke
Studio BBC WORLDWIDE PUBLISHING
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Genres Television
Language DVD: English
Released DVD: 18 Oct 2004
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    Rated - 5 stars

    American History Made Easy

    In friendly conversational style Alistair Cooke, in his prime, relates a history of the U.S.A. He covers the broad sweep with concise acounts backed by well-chosen archive pictures and specially shot footage - the helicopter shots are stunning. He adds anecdotes and appreciations of individuals he particularly admires. The 'additional material' adds little to the 1972 production. The 4 dvds run for about 13hours, but it seems much less, it is so absorbing.

      • A customer from Cheltenham, England.
      • Posted 20 Dec 2004 21:14

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  • 2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 5 stars

    superb

    watching this after recent holiday to US. Fantastic series by a wonderful man. Watch it.

      • A customer from UK
      • Posted 08 Jul 2005 12:15

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      • The late British-born American journalist, Alistair Cooke, traces the history of America - from the eve of discovery to the modern day.

      Through his BBC Radio series, 'Letters From America',...