History's Secret Heroes

BBC

Shining a light on extraordinary people from across history. Read more

History

Episodes

20. Manfred Gans and X Troop

06/03/2024 00:30:0619. The Enigmatic Emily Anderson

05/27/2024 00:28:34 18. Andrée De Jongh and the Comet Line

05/20/2024 00:29:0717. Charles Drew and the Blood Bank

05/13/2024 00:28:5316. Raymond Gurême: Escape Artist

05/06/2024 00:29:07 Show all episodes

Our take on History's Secret Heroes podcast

Helena Bonham Carter takes us on an exciting journey through hidden narratives of WWII. The debut episode introduces us to Virginia Hall, an American spy who cunningly orchestrated an unbelievable prison escape, placing herself at the top of the Gestapo's hit list. History's Secret Heroes skillfully weaves intrigue and suspense, the vivid details making you feel as if you're right there. The well-researched, excellent storytelling combined with Carter's captivating narration breathes life into forgotten histories, allowing us to appreciate unsung heroes in a new light. History's Secret Heroes is a history podcast by BBC Radio 4.

Producer
BBC

Host
Helena Bonham Carter

Country
United Kingdom

Episodes count
43

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Listener reviews

Deborah Greenfield - 04/21/2024
Fascinating, eye opening series. Very well written and presented. This is just the kind of Radio 4 programming I love.