TV violence

Letter from America by Alistair Cooke

When religion clashes with real-life fixtures, which wins? Does watching violent television or film lead to real acts of violence?

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Sun 13 Apr 198609:15

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Fri 11 Apr 198621:15
BBC Radio 4
Sun 13 Apr 198609:15
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