History's Heroes

By BBC Radio 4

History's Heroes: the BBC's breathtaking, high stakes, story-led history podcast feed that shines a light on extraordinary people from across history.

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How many episodes does History's Heroes have?

The podcast currently has 53 episodes available.

History's Heroes episodes:

June 07, 2023 History's Secret Heroes: Series 1: Charity Adams and the 6888
Major Charity Adams, the first African American woman to be commissioned in the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps, arrives in Birmingham, England, to sort out an enormous problem.
Helena Bonham Carter shines a light on extraordinary stories from World War Two. Join her for incredible tales of deception, acts of resistance and courage.
A BBC Studios Podcast production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds.
Producers: Clem Hitchcock and Elaina Boateng
Executive Producer: Paul Smith
Written by Alex von Tunzelmann
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29min
May 31, 2023 History's Secret Heroes: Series 1: Virginia Hall’s Great Escape
How did the American spy Virginia Hall mastermind an astonishing prison break, leading her to become the Gestapo’s most wanted target?
Helena Bonham Carter shines a light on extraordinary stories from World War Two. Join her for incredible tales of deception, acts of resistance and courage.
A BBC Studios Podcast production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds.
Producer: Amie Liebowitz
Executive Producer: Paul Smith
Written by Alex von Tunzelmann
...more
31min
May 24, 2023 History's Secret Heroes: Series 1: Trailer
Helena Bonham Carter shines a light on extraordinary stories from World War Two. Join her for tales of deception, acts of resistance and courage.
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3min

FAQs about History's Heroes:

How many episodes does History's Heroes have?

The podcast currently has 53 episodes available.

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