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History"s Heroes

History"s Heroes: the BBC"s breathtaking, high stakes, story-led history podcast feed that shines a light on extraordinary people from across history.Series include "History"s Toughest Heroes" with narration from Ray Winstone, "History"s Heroes" with narration from Historian Alex von Tunzelmann, "History"s Youngest Heroes" with narration from Nicola Coughlan and "History"s Secret Heroes" with narration from Helena Bonham Carter.In History"s Toughest Heroes, Ray Winstone reveals wild, true stories of

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29:11

History's Toughest Heroes: Robert Smalls: Last Chance...

History"s Heroes ·

2025/10/28

For an enslaved man like Robert Smalls during the American Civil War, there was only way out of Charleston: through the harbour and past hostile Confederate forts. He just needed a ship...In History's Toughest Heroes, Ray Winstone tells ten true stories of adventurers, rebels and survivors who lived life on the edge.Robert Smalls was born a slave in the American South. His one chance at escape and freedom hung on a key act of bravery on a single night. He’d have to sail right under the noses and

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28:58

History's Toughest Heroes: Kitty O’Neil: Hollywood's...

History"s Heroes ·

2025/10/21

In the macho stunt world, a deaf woman is determined to push the limits. But as her stunts break records, can she keep cheating death?In History's Toughest Heroes, Ray Winstone tells ten true stories of adventurers, rebels and survivors who lived life on the edge.Kitty O’Neil was the stunt-woman behind wonder-woman - in tiny hotpants and a bustier. But she was also a speed demon, a land speed world record breaker and all-round adrenaline junkie who beat all the boys. She used being deaf to her

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28:49

History's Toughest Heroes: Peter Freuchen: Surviving...

History"s Heroes ·

2025/10/14

An arctic explorer is trapped in a snow drift the size of a coffin. How will he survive frostbite and make it out alive?In History's Toughest Heroes, Ray Winstone tells ten true stories of adventurers, rebels and survivors who lived life on the edge.Danish born Peter Freuchen looked like a Viking, 6ft 7, huge beard, massive furs. His life was one non-stop adventure. He started out as well-to-do young man in Copenhagen – destined for a life as a doctor. But there was a race for the North Pole going

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2:25

History's Toughest Heroes: Trailer

History"s Heroes ·

2025/10/07

Ray Winstone tells stories of adventurers, rebels and survivors who lived life on the edge. Ten tales of fearsome heroes from across history including arctic explorers, medieval knights and Hollywood stuntwomen.

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27:39

Miss La La and Kaira Fly Through the Air

History"s Heroes ·

2025/09/30

A nineteenth century circus performer and her acrobatic partner defy convention to become icons of the ring, as well as artistic muses.Stories of bold voices, with brave ideas and the courage to stand alone. Historian Alex von Tunzelmann shines a light on remarkable people from across history.A BBC Studios production.Producer: Lorna ReaderWritten and presented by Alex von Tunzelmann Executive Producer: Paul Smith Commissioning editor for Radio 4: Rhian Roberts

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30:15

BONUS: The Marvels of Madam C.J. Walker Part 2

History"s Heroes ·

2025/09/23

How did Madam C.J. Walker transform the beauty industry with her haircare empire? And how have the politics of beauty changed since her time? Alex talks to Alka Menon, assistant professor of sociology at Yale University.Stories of bold voices, with brave ideas and the courage to stand alone. Historian Alex von Tunzelmann shines a light on remarkable people from across history.A BBC Studios production.Producer: Elaina BoatengPresenter: Alex von Tunzelmann Executive Producer: Paul Smith Commissioning

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28:37

Nellie Bly Goes Undercover

History"s Heroes ·

2025/09/16

A young reporter sets out to be admitted to a notorious New York asylum. He aim is to expose its horrors.Stories of bold voices, with brave ideas and the courage to stand alone. Historian Alex von Tunzelmann shines a light on remarkable people from across history.A BBC Studios production.Producer: Elaina BoatengWritten and presented by Alex von Tunzelmann Executive Producer: Paul Smith Commissioning editor for Radio 4: Rhian Roberts

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28:09

The Marvels of Madam C.J. Walker

History"s Heroes ·

2025/09/09

When Sarah Breedlove begins to lose her hair, she starts a business that will make her one of the wealthiest African American Women of her time.Stories of bold voices, with brave ideas and the courage to stand alone. Historian Alex von Tunzelmann shines a light on remarkable people from across history.A BBC Studios production.Producer: Elaina BoatengWritten and presented by Alex von Tunzelmann Executive Producer: Paul Smith Commissioning editor for Radio 4: Rhian Roberts

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28:49

William Dodd Fights the Factories

History"s Heroes ·

2025/09/02

In the industrial revolution, a worker takes on the factory system and demands an end to brutal conditions.Stories of bold voices, with brave ideas and the courage to stand alone. Historian Alex von Tunzelmann shines a light on remarkable people from across history.A BBC Studios Audio production.Producer: Lorna Reader Written and presented by Alex von Tunzelmann Executive Producer: Paul Smith Commissioning editor for Radio 4: Rhian Roberts

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28:22

Jessica Mitford Finds Her Voice

History"s Heroes ·

2025/08/26

An aristocrat rebels against her family to become a civil rights activist.Stories of bold voices, with brave ideas and the courage to stand alone. Historian Alex von Tunzelmann shines a light on remarkable people from across history.A BBC Studios production.Producer: Lorna ReaderWritten and presented by Alex von Tunzelmann Executive Producer: Paul Smith Commissioning editor for Radio 4: Rhian Roberts

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28:03

Xuanzang Levels Up

History"s Heroes ·

2025/08/19

A seventh century monk sets out on a perilous journey from China to India and back to find lost knowledge. In the process, he becomes a folk hero. This story would also later inspire the popular game Black Myth: Wukong.Stories of bold voices, with brave ideas and the courage to stand alone. Historian Alex von Tunzelmann shines a light on remarkable people from across history.A BBC Studios Audio production.Producer: Lorna ReaderWritten and presented by Alex von Tunzelmann Executive Producer: Paul

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28:08

The Fairytale Life of Hans Christian Andersen

History"s Heroes ·

2025/08/12

A young man sets out to find his place in the world by writing a story with an unusual hero at its heart.Stories of bold voices, with brave ideas and the courage to stand alone. Historian Alex von Tunzelmann shines a light on remarkable people from across history.A BBC Studios production.Producer: Lorna ReaderWritten and presented by: Alex von Tunzelmann Executive Producer: Paul Smith Commissioning editor for Radio 4: Rhian Roberts

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23:21

BONUS: Gertrude Ederle Ruling The Waves Part 2

History"s Heroes ·

2025/08/05

A conversation with the author Jenny Landreth, on how Gertrude Ederle transformed swimming for women.Stories of bold voices, with brave ideas and the courage to stand alone. Historian Alex von Tunzelmann shines a light on remarkable people from across history.A BBC Studios Audio production.Producer: Lorna Reader Series producer: Suniti Somaiya Presented: Alex von Tunzelmann Executive Producer: Paul Smith Commissioning editor for Radio 4: Rhian Roberts

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28:30

Gertrude Ederle: Ruling The Waves

History"s Heroes ·

2025/07/29

A nineteen-year-old American woman sets out on an extraordinary feat of endurance. Will Gertrude Ederle become the first woman to swim the English Channel?Stories of bold voices, with brave ideas and the courage to stand alone. Historian Alex von Tunzelmann shines a light on remarkable people from across history.A BBC Studios Audio production.Producer: Lorna Reader Series producer: Suniti Somaiya Written and presented by Alex von Tunzelmann Executive Producer: Paul Smith Commissioning editor for

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28:42

Eglantyne Jebb Saves The Children

History"s Heroes ·

2025/07/22

When Eglantyne Jebb is arrested for distributing leaflets in Trafalgar Square in 1919, she finds herself at the centre of a storm that will change the lives of children around the world.Stories of bold voices, with brave ideas and the courage to stand alone. Historian Alex von Tunzelmann shines a light on remarkable people from across history.A BBC Studios Audio production.Series producer: Suniti SomaiyaWritten and presented by Alex von Tunzelmann Executive Producer: Paul Smith Commissioning editor

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28:40

Cardinal Sin and the Bandit Radio

History"s Heroes ·

2025/07/15

In the Philippines, an archbishop takes to the airwaves and calls for his people to rise up against a dictatorship.Stories of bold voices, with brave ideas and the courage to stand alone. Historian Alex von Tunzelmann shines a light on remarkable people from across history.A BBC Studios Audio production.Producer: Lorna ReaderSeries producer: Suniti Somaiya Written and presented by Alex von Tunzelmann Executive Producer: Paul Smith Commissioning editor for Radio 4: Rhian Roberts

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26:13

BONUS: Saving Face With Harold Gillies Part 2

History"s Heroes ·

2025/07/08

How did Harold Gillies transform plastic surgery? An interview with the actor Daniel Gillies and his father Doctor John Gillies, on their ancestor’s complicated legacy.Stories of bold voices, with brave ideas and the courage to stand alone. Historian Alex von Tunzelmann shines a light on remarkable people from across history.A BBC Studios Audio production.Producer: Suniti SomaiyaPresenter: Alex von Tunzelmann Executive Producer: Paul Smith Commissioning editor for Radio 4: Rhian Roberts

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28:37

Rodgers & Hammerstein in the South Pacific

History"s Heroes ·

2025/07/01

In 1949, a new musical production debuts on Broadway, holding up a mirror to the racial prejudices of American society. Stories of bold voices, with brave ideas and the courage to stand alone. Historian Alex von Tunzelmann shines a light on remarkable people from across history.A BBC Studios Audio production. Producer: Lorna ReaderSeries producer: Suniti Somaiya Written and presented by Alex von Tunzelmann Executive Producer: Paul Smith Commissioning editor for Radio 4: Rhian Roberts

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28:45

Katharine Hepburn: Queen of the Screen

History"s Heroes ·

2025/06/24

How did the actor Katharine Hepburn challenge the conventions of Hollywood’s studio system?Stories of bold voices, with brave ideas and the courage to stand alone. Historian Alex von Tunzelmann shines a light on remarkable people from across history.A BBC Studios Audio production. Producer: Lorna ReaderSeries producer: Suniti Somaiya Written and presented by Alex von Tunzelmann Executive Producer: Paul Smith Commissioning editor for Radio 4: Rhian Roberts

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28:28

Saving Face with Harold Gillies

History"s Heroes ·

2025/06/17

A young doctor, with a seemingly impossible task: rebuild the shattered faces of World War One soldiers.Stories of bold voices, with brave ideas and the courage to stand alone. Historian Alex von Tunzelmann shines a light on remarkable people from across history.A BBC Studios Audio production.Producer: Suniti SomaiyaWritten and presented by Alex von Tunzelmann Executive Producer: Paul Smith Commissioning editor for Radio 4: Rhian Roberts

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