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Yakima Canutt, 1986
In praise of the little-known name behind the thrilling stunts of many big-name movie stars.
In praise of the little-known name behind the thrilling stunts of many big-name movie stars.
This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes from 1973 to 1989. It was restored by the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ in 2014.
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Sun 1 Jun 1986
09:15
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Alistair Cooke |
Broadcasts
- Fri 30 May 1986 21:15Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Sun 1 Jun 1986 09:15Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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