As the nation approaches its biggest sporting event in a century, BBC Radio provides you with a weekly update on final preparations of the London Olympic Games 2012, from BBC National, Local, Regional and World Service Radio. Presented by Eleanor Oldroyd.

Letter from America: the Bush Jr Years (2001- 2004)
George W Bush’s first term was defined by the 9/11 terrorist attacks and the US’s resulting “war on terror” and invasion of Iraq. A fascinating social, cultural and political history of American life, through the words of British-American journalist and broadcaster, Alistair Cooke (1908 – 2004).


Letter from America: the Clinton Years (1993-1996)
Bill Clinton’s first term encompassed controversies from the Israeli-Palestinian Oslo accords and gays in the military to the North American Free Trade Agreement and an attempt at healthcare reform. A fascinating social, cultural and political history of American life, through the words of British-American journalist and broadcaster, Alistair Cooke (1908 – 2004).

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