The Essential Letters from America: 1960's
Alistair Cooke Audio Book

Alistair Cooke was a radio legend, entertaining millions of listeners for over fifty years in his weekly Letter from America. It was the longest-running one-man series in radio history, and every show was a virtuoso performance. Wise and witty, informed and informal, Cooke was the doyen of foreign correspondents.

This memorable selection of Letters includes Cooke’s reports on momentous events such as the assassinations of both President Kennedy and his brother Bobby, the LA race riots, the war in Vietnam and the My Lai massacre. Here, too, are his thoughts on technology and democracy, as well as his report on the Ali v. Liston heavyweight title fight and his Christmas 1967 tribute to the kindness of President Truman. The Letters are set in their historical context with a specially commissioned script narrated by award-winning BBC correspondent Matt Frei. As well as insights into cultural and political events of the time, we also get a charming sketch of Alistair Cooke’s life in his adopted country.

Whether the topics he explores are serious or humorous, Cooke’s unique style of expression and analysis shines through in these classic broadcasts from the world’s most famous letter writer and radio’s greatest observer.

'Cooke's debonair, transatlantic tones are unmistakable...' - FT Magazine.