History's Secret Heroes

History's Youngest Heroes: 11. Hans and Sophie Scholl and the White Rose

History's Youngest Heroes: 11. Hans and Sophie Scholl and the White Rose

History's Secret Heroes


Published: 17 February 2025 at 05:00 Europe/London

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With the power of the written word as their weapon, a brother and sister mount a daring campaign against the Nazis.

Nicola Coughlan shines a light on extraordinary young people from across history. Join her for 12 stories of rebellion, risk and the radical power of youth.

A BBC Studios Audio production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds.

Producer: Suniti Somaiya Edit Producer: Melvin Rickarby Assistant Producer: Lorna Reader Executive Producer: Paul Smith Written by Alex von Tunzelmann Commissioning editor for Radio 4: Rhian Roberts

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