Episode 3
Sundry correspondences reveal the warmth and wit of John F Kennedy. Read by Colin Stinton and Richard Laing.
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 tension to do with American foreign policy. Other letters reveal Kennedy's wit and warmth when contacting friends and members of the public:
3. In the early 60's Kennedy is starkly reminded of events in Vietnam. He also jokes with a friend about the worth of his signature - and how to make more out of it!
Readers Colin Stinton, Richard Laing, Trevor White and Stephen Greif.
Producer Duncan Minshull.
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Music
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 | Stephen Greif |
| Producer | Duncan Minshull |
| Abridger | Penny Leicester |
| Author | Martin W Sandler |
Broadcasts
Wed 13 Nov 201309:45BBC Radio 4 FM- Thu 14 Nov 201300:30BBC Radio 4
- Wed 24 May 201714:45BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Thu 25 May 201702:45BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 10 Oct 201814:45BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Thu 11 Oct 201802:45BBC Radio 4 Extra
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