Martin Sandler - The Letters Of John F Kennedy

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20131111

20131112 (R4)

Letters to and from President Kennedy are published in book form and edited by Martin W Sandler to mark fifty years since the assassination of 1963. And a selection, abridged in five episodes by Penny Leicester, reveal the drama and tensions to do with American foreign policy. Other letters reveal Kennedy's wit and warmth when contacting friends and members of the public.

1. During WW2 young Kennedy was in touch with his brother Joe and the lovely but frowned upon 'Binga'.

Readers Colin Stinton, Richard Laing, Trevor White and Kelly Burke

Producer Duncan Minshull.

JFK's letters to his brother Joe during World War Two when both were in combat.

20131112

20131113 (R4)

2. At the time of his inauguration Kennedy was lauded by a famous poet. Afterwards he wrote about the threat of communism and America's youth abroad. He also wished somebody a very happy birthday.

Readers Colin Stinton, Richard Laing, Peter Marinker, Trevor White and Stephen Greif.

Producer Duncan Minshull.

At the time of his inauguration, Kennedy was lauded by a famous poet.

20131113

20131114 (R4)

Letters to and from President Kennedy are published in book form and edited by Martin W Sandler to mark fifty years since the assassination of 1963. And a selection, abridged in five episodes by Penny Leicester, reveal the drama and tension to do with American foreign policy. Other letters reveal Kennedy's wit and warmth when contacting friends and members of the public:

3. In the early 60's Kennedy is starkly reminded of events in Vietnam. He also jokes with a friend about the worth of his signature - and how to make more out of it!

Readers Colin Stinton, Richard Laing, Trevor White and Stephen Greif.

Producer Duncan Minshull.

Sundry correspondences reveal the warmth and wit of JFK.

20131114

20131115 (R4)

4. During the Berlin Crisis of 1961, the leaders of America and the Soviet Union agreed to communicate with letters that were 'personal and private'. Refreshingly, their respective tones were different to official missives. Kennedy also received thanks from Elizabeth II.

Readers Colin Stinton, Richard Laing, Stephen Greif and Kelly Burke

Producer Duncan Minshull.

A surprisingly intimate and informal exchange of letters with Nikita Khrushchev.

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20131115

20131116 (R4)

5. Kennedy receives a vivid communique from his advisor JK Galbraith about the practicalities of shelter during nuclear attack. Later he writes to the British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan - words of social nicety and trepidation about the Russians.

Readers Colin Stinton, Richard Laing, Peter Marinker and Trevor White

Producer Duncan Minshull.

Kennedy receives a vivid missive listing the pros and cons of nuclear fallout shelters.

Episodes

Episode	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
01	20131111	20131112 (R4)	Letters to and from President Kennedy are published in book form and edited by Martin W Sandler to mark fifty years since the assassination of 1963. And a selection, abridged in five episodes by Penny Leicester, reveal the drama and tensions to do with American foreign policy. Other letters reveal Kennedy's wit and warmth when contacting friends and members of the public. 1. During WW2 young Kennedy was in touch with his brother Joe and the lovely but frowned upon 'Binga'. Readers Colin Stinton, Richard Laing, Trevor White and Kelly Burke Producer Duncan Minshull. JFK's letters to his brother Joe during World War Two when both were in combat.
02	20131112	20131113 (R4)	Letters to and from President Kennedy are published in book form and edited by Martin W Sandler to mark fifty years since the assassination of 1963. And a selection, abridged in five episodes by Penny Leicester, reveal the drama and tensions to do with American foreign policy. Other letters reveal Kennedy's wit and warmth when contacting friends and members of the public: 2. At the time of his inauguration Kennedy was lauded by a famous poet. Afterwards he wrote about the threat of communism and America's youth abroad. He also wished somebody a very happy birthday. Readers Colin Stinton, Richard Laing, Peter Marinker, Trevor White and Stephen Greif. Producer Duncan Minshull. At the time of his inauguration, Kennedy was lauded by a famous poet.
03	20131113	20131114 (R4)	Letters to and from President Kennedy are published in book form and edited by Martin W Sandler to mark fifty years since the assassination of 1963. And a selection, abridged in five episodes by Penny Leicester, reveal the drama and tension to do with American foreign policy. Other letters reveal Kennedy's wit and warmth when contacting friends and members of the public: 3. In the early 60's Kennedy is starkly reminded of events in Vietnam. He also jokes with a friend about the worth of his signature - and how to make more out of it! Readers Colin Stinton, Richard Laing, Trevor White and Stephen Greif. Producer Duncan Minshull. Sundry correspondences reveal the warmth and wit of JFK.
04	20131114	20131115 (R4)	Letters to and from President Kennedy are published in book form and edited by Martin W Sandler to mark fifty years since the assassination of 1963. And a selection, abridged in five episodes by Penny Leicester, reveal the drama and tensions to do with American foreign policy. Other letters reveal Kennedy's wit and warmth when contacting friends and members of the public: 4. During the Berlin Crisis of 1961, the leaders of America and the Soviet Union agreed to communicate with letters that were 'personal and private'. Refreshingly, their respective tones were different to official missives. Kennedy also received thanks from Elizabeth II. Readers Colin Stinton, Richard Laing, Stephen Greif and Kelly Burke Producer Duncan Minshull. A surprisingly intimate and informal exchange of letters with Nikita Khrushchev.
05 LAST	20131115	20131116 (R4)	Letters to and from President Kennedy are published in book form and edited by Martin W Sandler to mark fifty years since the assassination of 1963. And a selection, abridged in five episodes by Penny Leicester, reveal the drama and tensions to do with American foreign policy. Other letters reveal Kennedy's wit and warmth when contacting friends and family: 5. Kennedy receives a vivid communique from his advisor JK Galbraith about the practicalities of shelter during nuclear attack. Later he writes to the British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan - words of social nicety and trepidation about the Russians. Readers Colin Stinton, Richard Laing, Peter Marinker and Trevor White Producer Duncan Minshull. Kennedy receives a vivid missive listing the pros and cons of nuclear fallout shelters.