History's Secret Heroes
By BBC Radio 4
Helena Bonham Carter and Nicola Coughlan shine a light on extraordinary people from history.
Latest episode
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Introducing History's Youngest Heroes
Nicola Coughlan shines a light on extraordinary young people from across history. -
20. Manfred Gans and X Troop
An elite secret unit of Jewish commandos take on the Nazis. -
19. The Enigmatic Emily Anderson
How Britain’s top female codebreaker played a crucial role in Allied victory. -
18. Andrée De Jongh and the Comet Line
Can a daring young Belgian woman save the lives of hundreds of stranded airmen? -
17. Charles Drew and the Blood Bank
How did an African-American doctor come to lead the blood bank effort during the war? -
16. Raymond Gurême: Escape Artist
A young circus performer dedicates himself to bringing the Nazis down. -
15. Josefina Guerrero: The Maid of Manila
How did Josefina Guerrero’s leprosy lead her to become a brilliant spy? -
14. The Unbreakable Navajo Code
A group of Native American soldiers devise a secret code for the Allies. -
13. Christine Granville: The Spy Who Skied In from the Cold
Thrill-seeker Christine Granville becomes Britain’s first female spy during the war. -
12. Flying High with Johnny Smythe
Johnny Smythe, one of the first West African RAF airmen, navigates a terrifying flight.
