George Müller was not just different, he was unique. Born in the then Kingdom of Prussia he grew up into a young man who was frequently involved in petty crime, often to do with what we would call ‘scams’ and even a time in jail did nothing to reform him. However, in 1825 Müller attended a prayer meeting in someone’s home where he encountered Christ and his life was dramatically transformed.

Coming from the most unpromising background and living in troubled times, John Bunyan is one of the most influential Christians of all time and author of a book that has sold more copies than anything other than the Bible, The Pilgrim's Progress.

Born into slavery in Maryland, Harriet began work at the age of 5. She later fled to freedom guided by God and was to spend 11 years making dangerous journeys to rescue those left behind.

Born in poverty and barely educated, Billy Bray went from a life of drunkenness and violence to a life of joy expressed in spontaneous jumping, dancing and shouting, living and serving his needy community.

Little known today despite being one of the most important Englishwomen of the nineteenth century, she worked tirelessly to rescue prostitutes and save women from trafficking. Josephine Butler was a truly remarkable woman.

In this first episode, learn about the life and work of the British politician William Wilberforce (1759-1833) who was instrumental in leading the battle against slavery.