Letter from America by Alistair Cooke: The Bush Jr Years (2001- 2004‪)‬ BBC Radio 4

In Alistair Cooke's last letter, he considers how the war in Iraq is a key element in the run-up to the US Presidential Election.

Alistair Cooke recalls how slimming became fashionable during the food shortages that followed the First World War.

Alistair Cooke looks at the meaning of 'intelligence' and recounts how he was mistaken for a spy during World War II.

Alistair Cooke discusses the resignation of the US chief weapons inspector, Dr David Kay.

Alistair Cooke remembers the days before specialisation when doctors in the USA used to make house calls.

Alistair Cooke thinks back to a winter in Palm Beach, as Arctic weather hits the northern states.