History's Secret Heroes

BBC

Helena Bonham Carter shines light on extraordinary stories from World War Two. Read more

History

Episodes

Welcome to History’s Secret Heroes

05/24/2023 00:02:281. Virginia Hall’s Great Escape

05/31/2023 00:30:312. Charity Adams and the 6888

06/07/2023 00:28:523. Ghost Army

06/14/2023 00:29:284. Claude, Marcel and the Soldier with No Name

06/21/2023 00:29:14 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
21

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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.