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The US Senate trial of Bill Clinton, 1999
Alistair Cooke reports on the US Senate trial of President Bill Clinton, and reflects on some of the most interesting trials that he covered as a reporter.
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Fri 15 Jan 1999
21:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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Hair Force One
How is Bill Clinton's approval rating affected by news of his $200 haircut?
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Bill Clinton's clothes
Why do journalists flock to Washington for the presidential election?
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- Fri 15 Jan 1999 21:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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