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Prescription for a Pessimist
After taking a break from the news in an attempt to remain light-hearted in the face of huge world problems, Alistair Cooke reflects on his timeout, and how news reports affect a person’s psyche.
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Fri 8 Jun 2001
21:00
BBC Radio 4
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- Fri 8 Jun 2001 21:00BBC Radio 4
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