The secrets of a long life

Letter from America by Alistair Cooke

What is the secret of longevity? Alistair Cooke investigates the factors that have been attributed to elongated lifespans and profiles the world's oldest woman Jeanne Calment.

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Fri 24 Feb 199521:00

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Fri 24 Feb 199521:00
BBC Radio 4

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