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To: LindyBill who wrote (45292)9/19/2002 5:51:09 AM
From: maceng2  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 281500
 
Here is a link to Alistair Cooke's broadcasts. They are usually spellbinding and whatever he says, it's usually taken for granted. See "goldfinger"

news.bbc.co.uk

news.bbc.co.uk

He hasn't received the Victoria Cross but he has received the KBE (Knight of the British Empire) and "Best Living Speaker of the English Language" award.

news.bbc.co.uk

what makes him tick

news.bbc.co.uk

Alistair Cooke is regarded here as about American as the "Star Spangled Banner". A very fine tune.