by NRB | 15 Sep 2017 | The Godfather: Peter Corris |
I’ve written on this subject before but something I heard on radio and a recent experience of mine have brought it back to my attention and prompted some historical reflections. When you come to think of it, the process of Americanisation started very early. When the...
by NRB | 12 Jul 2013 | The Godfather: Peter Corris |
I calculate that I listen to the radio for about 20 hours a week and to only one station – Radio National. Virtually my first action in the morning, after the obvious, is to turn on Fran Kelly’s breakfast program. I listen for about an hour, catching a couple of news...
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