Trouble with the English Language

Letter from America by Alistair Cooke

In the run up to the presidential election Alistair Cooke considers the affect of the poll ratings, Governor Bush's language gaffs and personality contests.

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Fri 15 Sep 200021:00

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Fri 15 Sep 200021:00
BBC Radio 4

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