Episode 1
JFK's early letters, including his correspondence with his brother Joe during the Second World War when both were in combat. Read by Colin Stinton.
Letters to and from President Kennedy are published in book form and edited by Martin W Sandler to mark fifty years since the assassination of 1963. And a selection, abridged in five episodes by Penny Leicester, reveal the drama and tensions to do with American foreign policy. Other letters reveal Kennedy's wit and warmth when contacting friends and members of the public.
1. During WW2 young Kennedy was in touch with his brother Joe and the lovely but frowned upon 'Binga'.
Readers Colin Stinton, Richard Laing, Trevor White and Kelly Burke
Producer Duncan Minshull.
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Episode 1:
Glenn Miller - 'Rainbow Rhapsody'
Episode 5:
Boards of Canada - 'Ataronchronon' and 'Constants are Changing'
The series also features non-commercial production music.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reader | Colin Stinton |
| Reader | Richard Laing |
| Reader | Trevor White |
| Reader | Kelly Burke |
| Abridger | Penny Leicester |
| Author | Martin W Sandler |
| Producer | Duncan Minshull |
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Mon 11 Nov 201309:45BBC Radio 4 FM- Tue 12 Nov 201300:30BBC Radio 4
- Mon 22 May 201714:45BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 23 May 201702:45BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Mon 8 Oct 201814:45BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 9 Oct 201802:45BBC Radio 4 Extra
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