History's Heroes
BBC Radio 4Helena Bonham Carter shines a light on extraordinary stories from World War Two. Join her for tales of deception, resistance and courage in History's Secret Heroes Series 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. Series include 'History's Heroes' with narration from Historian Alex von Tu... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 98 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistoryDocumentarySociety & Culture | |||
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Pamela Churchill, newly married to the Prime Minister’s son, becomes a key diplomatic figure in the war effort. How did she use her charm to help sway U.S. sentiment towards aiding Britain?
With biographer Sonia Purnell and Chris James, Pamela Chur... more
The Ovitz family were a group of theatrical performers from Romania, seven of whom had dwarfism. When their mother was dying she urged them to stick together, guard each other and live for one another. How did they defy the odds and survive Auschwitz... more
Captured by the Nazis, Lieutenant Airey Neave is sent to Colditz Castle, a high-security prisoner of war camp in Germany. No British prisoner has ever escaped from here before. After months of preparation, and armed with a careful disguise, can he ev... more
In December 1942, a small team of commandos are set to paddle their canoes through freezing enemy-infested waters to sabotage German ships in the port of Bordeaux. Operation Frankton is described as a “suicide mission”. Will Royal Marines Bill Sparks... more
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Apple Podcasts5The podcast otter
United Kingdom22 days ago - One caveat
A great show that doesn’t require the brilliant albeit distracting background music, or maybe ease off the throbbing basslines a tad.
Apple Podcasts4HowlingTerrorUnited Kingdom6 months ago - Good show, incorrect detail
Love the show, but please make sure the detail is correct.
Bolsover Castle is in Derbyshire, not Nottinghamshire.
To ‘Joe public’ it doesn’t mean a lot but to the locals it’s a matter of pride.
Apple Podcasts3APU1972United Kingdom6 months ago - Do more!!!
I love history's secret heroes especially because Helena Bonham Carter dose it and she is my favorite person in Enola homes: )
Please do more!
Apple Podcasts5Mrs giraffeUnited Kingdom8 months ago - Cannot listen to current host
I loved all of the previous iterations of this show, but can’t handle the narrator of History’s Toughest Heroes. I didn’t unsubscribe because I hope this series will end soon and the next host will have a pleasant voice and enunciate well, so I’m just deleting the current episodes as soon as they drop.
Apple Podcasts3Snow Biscuit
United States10 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #128 | United States/History |
Apple Podcasts | #38 | United Kingdom/History |
Apple Podcasts | #72 |  Canada/History |
Apple Podcasts | #45 |  Australia/History |
Apple Podcasts | #133 |  Germany/History |
Apple Podcasts | #222 |  France/History |
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What is History's Heroes about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This series centers on remarkable individuals who shaped history through courage, resilience, and pioneering thinking. Episodes weave biographical narratives with broader social and political contexts, often highlighting underrepresented voices—from trailblazing women in law and aviation to wartime resistance and scientific innovation. Narratives frequently blend personal stories with archival insight, offering listeners a rich, story-driven lens on courage, deception, risk, and the power of standing up for change. A standout feature is the diverse roster of guests and narrators, which brings academic rigor together with compelling storytelling and dramatic intrigue. This mix makes it appealing to listeners who enjoy well-researched histori... more
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2. Eilat Negev
3. Warren Rosenblum
4. Patrick Bishop
5. Terry Sparks
6. Hilary Heilbron
7. Erica Wagner
8. Harleen Singh
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