Yes We Can! The Lost Art Of Oratory

The election of Barack Obama to the presidency of the United States has been propelled as much by his skill as an orator as by any other factor. From the silver-tongued to the tongue-tied, this programme takes a look at the art and history of the political speech. Alan Yentob traces the awesome power of orators throughout history. What makes a good speech great?

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