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Bremner on Bush - A Final Farewell

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Last broadcast on Mon, 12 Jan 2009, 15:00 on BBC Radio 4 (see all broadcasts).

Synopsis

Rory Bremner considers the rhetorical evolution of George W Bush, from gaffe-prone candidate to grandiose war president. He considers whether Bush grew to become an effective orator and who was responsible for writing the words he spoke and examines some of his key speeches and phrases. Featuring contributions from political commentators and former Bush speechwriters.

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  1. Sat 10 Jan 2009
    20:00
    BBC Radio 4
  2. Mon 12 Jan 2009
    15:00
    BBC Radio 4

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60 minutes

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